Specialty Code Inspector II

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

March 19, 2025

The City of La Grande is accepting applications for the following position:

Specialty Code Inspector II

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This is a mid-level skilled inspector position that involves plan reviewing and inspection of one and two-family dwellings, commercial, and industrial buildings for structural, mechanical, and plumbing and/or electrical compliance with State codes and related City Ordinances; inspects manufactured dwelling set-up installations and alterations; and issues related permits.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform this job.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum three years’ experience in residential and/or commercial construction

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)

• Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS)

• Oregon Residential Plans Examiner (CAX)

• Oregon Commercial Building Inspector (SIA)

• Oregon Commercial Mechanical Inspector (MIA)

• Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)

• Oregon Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)

• Position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid Oregon driver’s license (or able to secure an Oregon driver’s license within one month of hire date) and have an acceptable driving record. Use of personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage

SALARY: Starting salary range $4,871 - $5,269 per month, DOE. Position salary range $4,871-6,666 per month.

BENEFITS: Family- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance / Life and Disability Insurance / Life Flight Membership / VEBA-Health Reimbursement Account / Retirement-Employer contribution of 13% after six months of employment / Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. First review of applications on April 19, 2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A City of La Grande Job Application and Job Description may be obtained from the City’s website at www.cityoflagrande.org

Please return completed applications to Becky Tibbetts, Human Resource Department in City Hall at 1000 Adams Ave. or Mail to PO Box 670, La Grande, Oregon 97850, Faxed to 541-962-1322, or emailed to btibbetts@cityoflagrande.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a mid-level skilled inspector position that involves plan reviewing and inspection of one and two-family dwellings, commercial, and industrial buildings for structural, mechanical, and plumbing and/or electrical compliance with State codes and related City Ordinances; inspects manufactured dwelling set-up installations and alterations; and issues related permits.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

· Preforms technical office review of building and construction plans and performs on-site inspections for compliance with City ordinances and State and other applicable building codes, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, structural, mechanical, fire and life safety, and other applicable codes.

· Acts as a resource to contractors, public, design professionals, and other interested parties on matters related to code requirements and construction techniques and practices.

· Investigates hazardous or illegal conditions.

· Documents inspections including violations and all records including inspection reports and correspondence with affected parties on compliance efforts.

· Requires corrections to be made when deficiencies are discovered and assists contractors and owners in determining how such corrections may be made to achieve code conformance.

· Enforces appropriate state specialty codes, ORS, OAR, City ordinances and other related regulations.

· Examines and evaluates building plans and specifications for safety and zoning code compliance and accepted engineering practices.

· Performs all work duties and activities in accordance to City policies, procedures and safety practices.

· Completes cross training as provided and obtains additional certifications as required.

· Organizes and plans own work schedule to meet work flow demands in a timely and efficient manner.

· Maintains State Certifications and knowledge on State codes by attending training, conferences and meetings, reviewing reports, reading professional journals, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.

· Produces written reports with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.

· Uses Accela ePermitting software system.

· Complies with all applicable federal, state, local and constitutional laws and ordinances.

· Complies with industry and department standards, guidelines and policies.

· Maintains professional demeanor and conduct at all times, especially under stressful circumstances and in dealing with difficult situations.

· Performs other duties as assigned or directed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of other employees is not a normal function of this position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of the Building Official.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of materials and methods used in construction of the fields assigned by the Building Official.

· Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office Word and Outlook.

· Knowledge of fundamental principles of Inspection area assigned by Building Official.

· Knowledge of standard practices and procedures for field inspections.

· Knowledge of principles, procedures, materials, and standard practices of building construction, including stages when inspections to detect violations and defects are observed and corrected.

· Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

· Ability to accurately read and comprehend construction plans.

· Ability to objectively interpret and consistently apply code requirements and related standards in accordance with department policies.

· Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees, the public, developers and contractors, customers, applicants, property owners and other interested and affected parties, including difficult and sometimes adversarial circumstances.

· Ability to produce written reports in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.

· Ability to use graphic documents such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts or other visual aids.

· Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

· Ability to learn and use Accela ePermitting software system.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSES/CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform this job.

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Minimum three years’ experience in residential and/or commercial construction

· Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)

· Oregon Residential Structural Inspector (CAS)

· Oregon Residential Plans Examiner (CAX)

· Oregon Commercial Building Inspector (SIA)

· Oregon Commercial Mechanical Inspector (MIA)

· Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP)

· Oregon Residential Electrical Inspector (CAE)

· Position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid Oregon driver’s license (or able to secure an Oregon driver’s license within one month of hire date) and have an acceptable driving record. Use of personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee will work in both an office and field environment. While in the office environment, the employee will spend the majority of the time sitting at a desk or standing at the building counter assisting customers. While in the field environment, the employee will be working near moving mechanical equipment, in precarious places, and exposed to various weather conditions and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate to loud in the field. May be subject to verbal abuse and/or abusive language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Some work is performed in office settings. Substantial outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and traverse undeveloped areas with uneven terrain. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Materials and equipment used include but are not limited to:

· Computer, keyboard, mouse/trackball

· Multi-line phones

· Cell Phone/Telephone

· Tablet

· Fax Machine

· Ten Key/Calculator

· Printer

· Scanner

· Copier

· E-Mail

· File Folders

· Paper

· Pens/Pencils

· Hand and Power Tools common in the industry

· Ladders

· City Vehicles

· Motorized Equipment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,871.00 - $6,666.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $4,871 - $5,269