medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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THE POSITION
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Washington County's Land Use & Transportation is now hiring a Senior Inspector to join the Planning and Development Services Division!
The Position
The Senior Inspector provides guidance to inspectors with the solution to technical problems and advises applicants on code requirements, permit procedures, and building construction methods. Incumbents at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility. Senior Inspectors assist the Building Services Supervisor in ensuring the quality and consistency of code application and are considered a technical code expert.
Ideal Candidate
This ideal candidate will have experience in large scale commercial projects. They must have the ability to manage a project that can last multiple years. They must be able to correctly comprehend large sets of plans, include the details. Knowledge of the code and how to enforce the intent of the code. The candidate must posses good communication skill, soft skills and the ability to deescalate a tense situation. Electrical Inspectors must have the ability to complete commercial plumbing plan reviews.
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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
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To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: Senior Inspector
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education and Experience:
- A minimum of seven (7) years of construction or inspection-related work experience including experience acting in a lead or supervisory capacity; OR
- An approved one-year inspection-related education program AND a minimum of six (6) years of construction or inspection-related work experience, including experience acting in a lead or supervisory capacity; OR
- A degree from an approved two-year inspection-related education program, completion of an inspection-related journeyman apprenticeship program, or its equivalent AND a minimum of five (5) years of construction or inspection-related work experience, including experience acting in a lead or supervisory capacity; OR
- A Certified Oregon professional engineer or a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering AND two years of years of construction or inspection-related work experience, including experience acting in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Additional Requirements
- Possession of the required certifications per the State of Oregon based on the specialty area:
- The Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
- Oregon Electrical Inspector Certification (EI)
- Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Steps of the process:
- Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
- MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualification(s) screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received.
- Panel Interview(s): Candidates who pass the screening step(s) will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
- Reference Checks: We will conduct reference checks for the final candidate(s), generally 3-4 professional references.
- Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the final candidate(s) and the hiring manager will extend a conditional offer of appointment.
- Post-Offer Check: The final candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition. If offered for a bilingual position, additional oral and written bilingual proficiency tests are required.
- Start Date: A start date will be determined after all pre-employment condition(s) have been met.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Our commitment to you
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link:
Veterans' Preference Points
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Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail:
Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov
at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Questions Regarding This Recruitment
Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov
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* Washington County is a drug-free workplace *
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Washington County, OR
$49.20 - $59.82 Hourly
Oct 08, 2025