Building Inspector - Plans Examiner III, A-Level Electrical na City of Bend, OR

About the Department

The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Building Inspector - Plans Examiner III in the Building Safety Division of the Community Development Department. This is an hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position represented by the City of Bend Employee Association (COBEA.). The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end.

We are looking for a Building Inspector – Plans Examiner III with A-Level Electrical certification to join the Community Development Department. Reporting to the Assistant Building Official, the person in this role inspects and performs plan review for all phases and complexity levels of electrical installation in the rapidly growing City of Bend. This position is part of our 40+ person Building Safety Division that prides itself on customer service and being a great place to work- all with the shared goal of a safe and well-constructed environment for everyone. 

Classification Framework: Building Inspector - Plans Examiner III

Position Duties

• Commercial electrical inspections and plan reviews of small tenant improvements all the way up to 6 story platform buildings, large pharmaceutical manufacturing, retail warehouses, you name it, we inspect it. 
• As part of an inspection team, many of our staff are cross certified to inspect other trades and commercial or residential construction.
• As an Inspector you will be assigned daily inspections in the morning and will need to plan a route, contact builders and representatives, conduct inspections verifying installations meet approved plans, applicable building codes, state laws, and city ordinances, and noting any deficiencies. 
• Meet on-site to discuss code requirements with an emphasis on customer service, education and flexibility.
• As a Plan Examiner you will be assigned plan reviews using CityView permit tracking software with Bluebeam PDF viewer incorporated in the program. You will review electrical design for compliance, cite applicable codes, and mark plans for use at that jobsite. 

Minimum Qualifications

We're looking for someone with an open mind that's flexible to change and values public safety.  Highly qualified candidates will have an extensive knowledge of electrical codes for installations in Oregon and possess excelled customer service skills with experience in public service and code enforcement preferable. They will have a good understanding of technology including Windows applications and Outlook. The ideal candidate will be a supportive team member who comes to work ready to use their skills and abilities to help achieve the goals of the Department and the City of Bend. They'll have experience in designing, installing, or inspecting single-phase and three-phase electrical installations on residential, commercial, and industrial construction. They'll also have an understanding of NEC requirements and applicable Oregon OAR and ORS laws regulating inspections and electrical installations. 

Candidates who meet the listed minimum qualifications, including an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for an interview. Please ensure your application includes information about your education, relevant paid and unpaid work experience, and applicable licenses and certifications. Avoid referencing your resume in the job duties section of the application.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) and 1 of the following single or combination of Oregon certifications:
  • A-level Plumbing Inspector (PI)
  • A-level Electrical Inspector (EI)
  • A-level Structural and A-level Mechanical Inspector (SIA) & (MIA)
  • A-level Plans Examiner and Fire and Life Safety Plans Examiner (PEA) & (PEF)
• Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Desired (but not required) Attributes (optional):

• Supervising Electrician License plus experience as a signing Supervising Electrician. 
• Experience in a lead role of large commercial electrical installations. 

Other Qualifications

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by Wednesday, October 29, 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time to be considered for this selection process.

Application Requirements: To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online 
application including the following attachments (failure to include required attachments may result in 
disqualification):

Veterans’ Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans’ Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran 
must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information click here.

Equity Statement: The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and 
inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, 
and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome 
applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace 
where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend’s 
Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.

Benefits: The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents 
for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available 
on the benefits tab of the job posting.

Starting Compensation: Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering 
the candidate’s education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant 
information on your application.

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