Building Inspector

The City of St. Helens is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Building Inspector in our Community Development Department.  This position performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in building inspection work to ensure Oregon State Building Code and other related codes and standards are met.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and
• Possession of a valid State of Oregon driver's license, and
• Four years of experience in general construction and related fields, or any equivalent combination of education and experience deemed acceptable.

Necessary knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of Oregon Residential Specialty Code and general construction codes; considerable knowledge in carpentry work, cement work, and skill in applying knowledge of adopted building codes and land use applications.
• Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment for the position.
• Ability to work well with the public, contractors, co-workers.
• Ability to read and understand complicated plans and blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Building Inspector I

In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, a Building Inspector I shall possess or have the ability to obtain, prior to first day of employment, all of the following:

• Possession of appropriate, valid Oregon Inspector Certification.
• State of Oregon Residential Structural Inspector Certification.
• State of Oregon Residential Plans Examiner Certification.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, State of Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector Certification.

Building Inspector II

In addition to the Building Inspector I qualifications, a Building Inspector II shall have two years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience and possess the following:

• State of Oregon A-level Structural Inspector Certification and State of Oregon A-level Mechanical Inspector Certification.
• State of Oregon Fire and Life Safety Certification and State of Oregon A-level Plans Examiner Certification; OR
• State of Oregon A-Level Plumbing inspector Certification in conjunction with one of the certification combinations above.

Please see job description below for a complete list of duties, qualifications, and requirements.

Terms of Employment

• Salary:
  • Building Inspector I - $5,152 (Step 1) to $6,263 (Step 5)
  • Building Inspector II - $5,678 (Step 1) to $6,905 (Step 5)
• Excellent benefits package.
• This is a union covered position.

To apply, candidates must complete a City application form available below and mail it with a cover letter and detailed resume to the following address:

City of St. Helens
Attn:  City Recorder
265 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR  97051

If you are a veteran and would like veterans' preference points, please complete that form available below and attach it with the required documentation.

Incomplete application packets received will not be considered for employment.  If you do not complete the entire application, sign it, and include a cover letter and resume, you will not be considered for employment.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. 

If you have any questions, please contact City Recorder Kathy Payne at 503-366-8217 or by email at kathy@ci.st-helens.or.us.

Position is open until filled.  However, the first review deadline is Friday, November 13, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.