Building Inspector (Structural/Mechanical Inspector, Commercial & Residential)
Core
Enforce statewide building codes and specialty standards through inspections of commercial and residential buildings, investigating non-compliance cases.
Role type
Building Inspector (Structural/Mechanical)
Builds
Compliance with construction, reconstruction, alteration, and repair standards for buildings and mechanical/plumbing/electrical systems
Domain
Construction regulation and public safety
Required skills
Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC), Commercial Structural Inspector Certification, Commercial Mechanical Inspector Certification, Residential Structural Inspector Certification, ability to communicate technical requirements to non-technical customers
Preferred skills
Residential Electrical Inspector Certification, Residential Plumbing Inspector Certification
Responsibilities
Inspect all types of buildings for code compliance, communicate code requirements to the public and contractors, investigate non-compliance cases
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, certification-dependent