Job Announcement #6533
Jackson County Employment Opportunity
Jackson County is looking to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!
Position and Department
Construction Inspector
Development Services
Job Related Information
Starting Salary
$22.59 Per Hour
(Pay Range $22.59-$37.80/hr)
Last Date to File
In-House: September 17, 2015
At-Large: Open until filled
Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences
 Preferred applicant will have State of Oregon A-level Building Inspector or
equivalent ICC Certification as a Commercial and/or Residential Building
Inspector, and certification as a Residential / Commercial Building Plans
Examiner or ability to obtain Building Inspector Certification within 9
months of hire.
 Commercial Plumbing Inspector preferred.
 Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector preferred.
 Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
 Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.
 Must submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Please
see attached documents.
Job Duties and Requirements
Definition: Under general supervision, to review plans and inspect a variety of
commercial, industrial and residential properties for structural, mechanical,
manufactured dwelling, electrical or plumbing and sewer installations, repairs and
equipment for compliance with related federal, state and local codes; and to
provide technical information to owners and contractors.
Distinguishing Features: This is a journey level classification. Employees in this
classification work within a framework of broad policies and procedures. This job
class requires thorough knowledge of current federal, state, and county laws and
codes related to building construction and structural requirements. This job class
works independently while performing the full range of inspection and plan review
duties.
Examples Of Essential Position Duties: (The following duties represent the
principal job duties, however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be
required and assigned.)
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Review permits and inspection requests for residential, commercial and
industrial properties; conduct field inspections of residential, commercial
and industrial properties as assigned.
Receive plans and drawings, calculate and verify fees.
Inspect structural, mechanical, manufactured dwelling, electrical systems or
plumbing and sewer installations, repairs and equipment during
construction or as assigned; record deficiencies and notify owners and
contractors.
Examine plans for conformance to federal, state and local code
requirements, policies and procedures; research applicable rules, codes and
statutes.
Investigate complaints of code violations; notify parties of violations
observed and requirements to be met.
Schedule and conduct follow up inspections; record findings and actions
taken.
Prepare inspection reports; enter information in computer.
Consult with building official or plans examiner concerning changes or
variations in plans; research plan requirements, construction materials and
related standards with engineers, architects, materials suppliers and
manufacturers, state and local agencies.
Calculate and inform owners and contractors of related application and
permit fees.
Sign off on permits; issue stop work orders.
Maintain records and logs of work performed and actions taken.
Provide technical information to owners and contractors concerning code
requirements and installation procedures.
Respond to public inquiries at the counter and over the telephone; explain
construction and inspection standards and department policies and
procedures.
Adheres to County and departmental policies and procedures as well as safe
work practices, policies and procedures.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff,
public officials, the general public and representatives of other agencies.
Has regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Auxiliary Duties: (The following duties represent duties that are generally
performed by this position, but are not considered the principal job duties.)
 Verify the status of outstanding permits; maintain records; file paperwork
as required.
 Compile inspection and permit data; input to computer database.
 Assist at the public counter.
 Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: A combination of education and experience equivalent
to completion of the twelfth grade. Sufficient work related experience that would
have provided the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and
abilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires knowledge of construction standards,
materials and techniques; and applicable federal, state and local standards related
to structural, mechanical, manufactured dwelling, electrical and plumbing systems.
Ability to review plans and perform field inspections of structural, mechanical,
manufactured dwelling, electrical and plumbing systems; identify and make
accurate notes of deficiencies in construction standards, methods and materials;
use safe work habits; prepare and maintain accurate records, forms, reports, and
files; follow oral and written instructions; use mathematics to accurately compute
spans, loads, setbacks and to perform other computations related to work
assigned including construction work; prioritize and schedule work to meet
established deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with
others contacted in the course of work; use and operate a variety of office and
inspection equipment and tools including computers and peripheral equipment to
complete assigned work; and interpret and explain department policies and
procedures as necessary.
Special Requirements: (Performance of the essential duties of this position
includes the following physical demands and/or working conditions:)
Requires the ability to perform on-site field inspections including exertion of a
moderate amount of physical effort to stoop, crouch, climb and lift in performance
of assigned duties; ability to work around electrical currents and building materials
in a safe manner; may be subject to uncomfortable working conditions including
exposure to dust, noise, heat or cold; must be able to perceive color, shapes, and
forms; use a variety of office and other tools and equipment in the completion of
tasks; requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
License or Certificate: Possession of a current, appropriate Oregon driver=s
license and a good driving record. At least one of the following sets of licenses or
certifications will be required:
Building Inspector - License or certification as 1 & 2 Family Inspector and 1 & 2
Family Mechanical Inspector, or the equivalent International Code Council (ICC)
certifications with an Oregon Inspector certification; or
Plans Examiner - License or certification as A-Level Plans Examiner and 1 & 2
Family Plans Examiner, or the equivalent ICC certifications with an Oregon
Inspector certification; or
Electrical Inspector - License or certification as A-Level Electrical Inspector and
1 & 2 Family Electrical Inspector, or the equivalent ICC certifications with an
Oregon Inspector certification; or
Plumbing Inspector - License or certification as A-Level Plumbing Inspector and
1 & 2 Family Plumbing Inspector, or the equivalent ICC certifications with an
Oregon Inspector certification.
Benefits
This position comes with an excellent benefits package that is difficult to top by
most other employers.
Leaves– up to 37 paid leave days available during the first year of employment
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Vacation – 15 days in the first year of service
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Sick leave – 12 days annually, which start to accrue on the first day of
employment
Holidays – nine paid holidays annually
Personal leave – one day annually
Insurance
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Health insurance - medical, prescription, dental, vision and chiropractic
coverage at a current cost to the employee of $80.29 per month for the
employee, spouse and eligible dependents
Life insurance – equal to two times the annual salary up to a maximum of
$100,000
Long term disability – up to a maximum monthly benefit of $5,000
Other Benefits
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Retirement – the County pays the 6% employee contribution to PERS
Employee assistance program – for the employee and the immediate
family member at no cost
Deferred compensation program – voluntary program
Direct deposit – paychecks are distributed bi-weekly
Section 125 plan – voluntary participation for medical savings, dependent care
and premiums
All benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.
To Apply
Submit Application To
Jackson County Human Resources
10 S. Oakdale Avenue, Room 200
Medford, Oregon 97501
Or on-line at www.jacksoncounty.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex,
age, national origin or disability. Women, minorities and the disabled are
encouraged to apply. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will
be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments.
Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must
be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to
work in the United States. For a copy of Jackson County’s Equal Employment
Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncounty.org or call 541-7746036.
APPENDIX A
Requirements of an Acceptable Driving Record
1. These requirements become effective on the effective date of this policy. No
class “A” violation convictions during the past thirty-six (36) months. No more
than one (1) class “A” violation conviction between the past 36 and 60 months.
2. No more than one (1) class “B” violation conviction during the past twelve (12)
months. No more than two (2) class “B” violation convictions during the past
thirty-six (36) months.
3. No more than two (2) class “C” violation convictions during the past twelve (12)
months. No more than a combination of three (3) class “C” and class “B”
violation convictions during the past thirty-six (36) months.
4. No more than three (3) class “D” violation convictions during the past twelve (12)
months. No more than a combination of five (5) class “D”, class “C” and class
“B” violation convictions during the past thirty-six (36) months.
5. No driver’s license suspensions within the past sixty (60) months.
6. No felony or misdemeanor driving convictions within the past sixty (60) months.
EXAMPLES OF VIOLATIONS LISTED BY CLASSIFICATION
CLASS “A” Violation
Failure to obey a traffic flagger
Driving while suspended (violation)
Careless driving (accident involved)
Speed racing
Speeding (30+ MPH over posted limit)
Failure to stop for school bus
CLASS “B” Violation
Passing in a no pass zone
Failure to drive on right side of the road
No operator’s license
Careless driving (no accident involved)
Failure to obey a traffic control device
Speeding (21-30 MPH over posted limit)
Driving uninsured
CLASS “C” Violation
Failure to use traction devices
Defective headlights
Illegal U-turn
Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk
Speeding (11-20 MPH over the limit)
CLASS “D” Violation
Impeding the flow of traffic
Failure to signal lane change
Failure to display license plates
Speeding (1-10 MPH over the limit)
Failure to use safety belts
Failure to change information on driver’s license
Notwithstanding the violations listed above, Oregon law provides that if the speed limit is
65 miles per hour and:
(a)
The driver is exceeding 65 miles per hour but not exceeding 75 miles per hour, the
offense is a Class C traffic violation.
(b)
The driver is exceeding 75 miles per hour but not exceeding 85 miles per hour, the
offense is a Class B traffic violation.
(c)
The driver is exceeding 85 miles per hour, the offense is a Class A traffic violation.
CLASS “A” MISDEMEANOR
Driving under the influence of intoxicants
Reckless endangerment of a highway worker
Providing false information to a police officer
Hit and run (property damage)
Reckless driving
Driving while suspended
CLASS “B” MISDEMEANOR
Providing false information regarding liability insurance
Providing false information on accident report
CLASS “C” MISDEMEANOR
Failure to display a driver’s license
Failure to return suspended license
CLASS “C” FELONY
Hit and run (injury)
Attempting to elude a peace officer
Driving while suspended/revoked