Building Inspector II

Building Inspector II Or Building Inspector III

Inspects residential buildings and plans for compliance with the County building, mechanical, and zoning codes. Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Minimum qualifications include graduation from high school or successful completion of the equivalent GED. Necessary special qualifications include possession of Oregon Certificates: Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC), Residential Inspector Certification (CAS), Residential Plans Examiner Certification (CAX), Residential Plumbing Inspector (CAP) and A Level Structural Inspector (SIA) at time of hire. Preference is given to those who also possess State of Oregon Certificates for, A Level Electrical Inspector, A Level Mechanical Inspector (MIA) or A Level Plumbing Inspector. Must have the ability to obtain A Level Plans Examiner (PEA) Certification within 12 months of hire. Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license at time of appointment.

Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.

Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to: 11 paid holidays per year, 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years, 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly, 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire), PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions, full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium, basic life insurance - employer paid, optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses, qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the area spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest. The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the "Oregon Wine Country." Polk County has over 25 wineries alone. Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. WOU was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system.