Plumbing Inspector Supervisor (Building Codes)

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Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Annual Pay Range: $93,209.97 - $125,833.42

Hourly Pay Range: $44.812484 - $60.496838

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position

Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Benefits

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• Are you knowledgeable and experienced in inspecting plumbing installations of all types and complexities for compliance with relevant codes and regulations?
• Do you envision yourself in a role that uses your leadership skills to develop and support employees, to foster a collaborative work environment, and to contribute to organizational effectiveness and success?
• Do you thrive working in a team environment and are invested in team success?
• Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships through a commitment to providing excellent customer service?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered "yes" to the questions above, please read on!

We are searching for a Plumbing Inspector Supervisor to join our team at the Clackamas County Department of Transportation & Development. If selected for this position, you will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of staff within the Building Codes plumbing section, including implementation of the program’s goals, objectives, policies and procedures. In this role, you will perform and oversee plumbing plan review for projects of all types, provide technical information and guidance to staff and our customers, as well as conduct field inspections.

It is critical for an individual in this role to understand the importance of high quality customer service and strive to exceed the high standards and expectations set forth by our customers. Another key component of this position is regular interaction with the public, so it will be extremely important for the Plumbing Inspector Supervisor to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.

We are committed to being an exemplary team with best practices in Building Codes administration, working together towards the common goal of achieving overall success of our program. It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community, as well as understands the value a community places on safe buildings and structures, and how our Building Codes team satisfies this demand. To that end, we are searching for an individual, who is motivated to promote and foster a collaborative, partnership-focused environment for a highly functional team with a strong focus on core values and innovative solutions, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to maintain, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, including the following:
  • Conducting plumbing inspections, including interpreting plumbing codes, regulations and policies
  • Reading plumbing diagrams and plumbing plans
  • Evaluating plumbing materials, products and methods of installation
• Certifications required at the time of hire (Note: Proof of possession of required certifications will be confirmed prior to the final offer of employment is extended to the selected candidate):
  • Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
  • Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI)
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience leading the work of others (i.e. providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and/or training)
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience providing customer service by meeting customer’s needs and interacting with employees, vendors, and the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Experience writing accurate and clear inspection or similar reports
• Experience with general administrative and clerical procedures, including use of common computer applications, such as Microsoft Suite, as well as file management and record keeping
• Experience prioritizing and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Supervisory experience, including assigning work, training staff, preparing and reviewing team or individual performance appraisals, correcting performance deficiencies and recommending corrective actions
• Experience evaluating materials or products per their listing and methods of installation
• Experience calculating plumbing fixture loading for both DWV and Water
• Experience working on large scale commercial and industrial sites
• Experience with the Oregon Minor Label Program (Plumbing)
• Experience reviewing and inspecting site utility plans for large scale commercial and industrial sites

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Post-Employment Requirements Within One (1) Year of Hire:

• Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector (MGI)
• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

We are searching for someone who:

• Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust “SPIRIT”.
• Builds & Maintains Professional Relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
• Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
• Communicates Professionally demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
• Embraces Continual Learning through commitment to continuous learning, self-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
• Seeks to Problem Solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues.
• Displays Creativity and Innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others’ ideas.
• Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
• Puts Ethics into Action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.

Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: Plumbing Inspector Supervisor.

Duties are performed in a variety of conditions and settings including sedentary activities in an office and moderate to fairly strenuous activities in the field.

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please Note: This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

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The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.

DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services.

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
Vvysotskiy@clackamas.us