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The Position This job posting is collecting interest forFUTUREPlumbing Inspector vacancies with the City of Portland.Please be aware that this is an ongoing call for interest and that we may not reach out to you right away. Once a vacancy is available, and a job is posted, you will be notified to be able to apply. Plumbing Inspectors enhance the safety and livability of structures by performing field inspections of industrial, commercial, and multifamily residential construction projects for compliance with applicable plumbing codes and regulations. Independent field inspections of new and remodeled plumbing installations are performed to insure compliance with the State of Oregon Plumbing Codes and the City of Portland plumbing regulations. About Our Job As aPlumbing Inspector, you will provide excellent customer service, ensure equitable service delivery to both external and internal customers, and uphold the Bureau's customer service standards in a challenging and fast-paced environment. In this role, you work closely with customers to help them understand how codes and other regulations apply to their projects. Typical duties include performing inspections, writing inspection reports, entering inspection results via telephone and computer, maintaining detailed and accurate records, interpreting information from plans and maps, and explaining codes and policy to the public. The work requires knowledge of the relevant codes and regulations, and discretion and judgment in applying them. This position will write detailed inspection reports and take appropriate action. The Plumbing Inspector also assists in field training of other inspectors; and responds to calls to work during emergencies. Plumbing Inspectors are responsible for providing assistance in an equitable manner to diverse customers. Please note : This classification is represented by the District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 and click on the appropriate link. For information about the Oregon Inspector Certification process you may contact the State of Oregon's Building Codes Division at (503) 373-1268, or view their web site at: http://bcd.oregon.gov Our Equity Commitment: The Bureau of Development Services is committed to eliminating racism and all discriminatory practices in our services and in our workplace because we understand the positive value of equitable systems. Equity: Conditions that allow everyone to flourish so that race, gender, ability and/or other held identities do not determine access or outcomes. To learn more at The Bureau of Development Services equity commitment - please review our equity commitment: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/670171 To Qualify: Ideal Candidate Profile A competitive candidate for the position of Plumbing Inspector will possess the qualifications/ competencies identified in the Position Description above and the knowledge, skills and abilities in this Ideal Candidate Profile. Please be sure to provide sufficient information in your responses to the supplemental questions and your resumeto display to our subject matter experts the extent of your qualifications. To Qualify To qualify the candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications: Knowledge and experience in applying provisions of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code and related amendments. Knowledge of and experience in the practices and materials used in plumbing installations, and in evaluating plumbing construction methods and materials. Ability to prepare reports, write correspondence and input and retrieve information using computer software. Knowledge and skill in interpreting and explaining technical plumbing information and plumbing code requirements to knowledgeable and lay people. Knowledge and skill in reading and interpreting plumbing blueprints and calculations, and skill in drafting detailed plumbing drawings and records. Applicants must also possess: A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record ; and An Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC); and An Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Inspector (PI) Certification. Special Requirements An Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) certification as a Cross-Connection Specialist may be required for certain assignments. An Oregon Medical Gas Plumbing Inspector Certification (MGI) may be required for certain assignments. Residential Inspections Section -Plumbing Inspectors assigned to the Residential Inspections Section are required to obtain an Oregon Residential Electrical Certification, and an Oregon Residential Structural Certification, and must meet the Oregon certification requirements to perform residential mechanical inspections within five years from date of assignment. The Recruitment Process We currently DO NOT have current vacancies, but are gathering interest for future Plumbing Inspector positions. When a vacancy becomes available, you will be notified via email. Once notified, you will be required to submit an application online via our job board. It is not a requirement to submit interest to the candidate pool to be considered for future Plumbing Inspector vacancies. Additional Information Application Instructions Applicants must submit a professional resume online. Candidates will be notified when a vacancy becomes available and will be required to submit a full application once the job is posted. Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application. It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement. Questions? Shelonda Simpson Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Shelonda.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-3555Closing Date/Time: 7/16/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position This job posting is collecting interest forFUTURECombination Inspector vacancies with the City of Portland.Please be aware that this is an ongoing call for interest and that we may not reach out to you right away. Once a vacancy is available, and a job is posted, you will be notified to be able to apply. The Combination Inspector in the Bureau of Development Services (BDS) performs inspections to insure compliance with building, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, housing and zoning codes, and permitted requirements primarily of new and existing one and two-family residential buildings and associated structures, which may include manufactured dwellings. The Combination Inspector is a journey-level class that typically provides field inspection work independently, providing excellent customer service in an equitable manner in a way that upholds the bureau's customer service standards. The Combination Inspector applies applicable federal, state and city plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building, manufactured dwelling, and construction codes and standards.Fluency in a second language is desirable, but not required. Please note : This classification is represented by the District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 and click on the appropriate link. For information about the Oregon Inspector Certification process you may contact the State of Oregon's Building Codes Division at (503) 373-1268, or view their web site at: http://bcd.oregon.gov Our Equity Commitment: The Bureau of Development Services is committed to eliminating racism and all discriminatory practices in our services and in our workplace because we understand the positive value of equitable systems. Equity: Conditions that allow everyone to flourish so that race, gender, ability and/or other held identities do not determine access or outcomes. To learn more at The Bureau of Development Services equity commitment - please review our equity commitment: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/670171 To Qualify: To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Knowledge of and experience applying the provisions of the Oregon or ICC Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and One and Two Family Dwelling Codes; Ability to prepare reports, write letters, and input and retrieve information using computer software. Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and building plans; Skill in explaining technical building information requirements to knowledgeable individuals and lay persons. Applicants must also possess: A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire. An Oregon Inspector Certification at time of hire; and An Oregon "A" level Inspector Certification or International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Inspector Certification in structural or mechanical; or an Oregon "A" level Inspector certification in plumbing or electrical at time of hire; and An Oregon Residential Inspector Certification or ICC Residential Inspector certification in structural and mechanical at time of hire; and An Oregon Residential Inspector certification in plumbing and electrical at time of hire; and May require an Oregon Manufactured Home Installation Inspector Certification The Recruitment Process Candidate Pool: We currently DO NOT have current vacancies, but are gathering interest for future Combination Inspector positions. When a vacancy becomes available, you will be notified via email. Once notified, you will be required to submit an application online via our job board. It is not a requirement to submit interest to the candidate pool to be considered for future Combination Inspector vacancies. Additional Information Application Instructions Applicants must submit a professional resume online. Candidates will be notified when a vacancy becomes available and will be required to submit a full application once the job is posted. Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application. It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement. Questions? Shelonda Simpson Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Shelonda.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-3555 Closing Date/Time: 7/16/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

The Ideal Candidate will have five or more years of experience working in a construction trade and the ability to provide excellent customer service, including effectively communicating with the public both orally and in writing.  Residential Building Inspector certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) is highly desirable. DUTIES SUMMARY Under immediate supervision, inspects installations to ensure compliance with building and construction regulations; as assigned, participates in ride along training; and provides assistance to the public on area of assignment. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Building Inspector I is the entry level classification within the Building Inspection series. Incumbents at this level receive on-the-job training in order to learn and develop competencies in performing the essential functions of the job. This classification is distinguished from the Building Inspector II in that the latter is the journey level of the series, performing the full range of assigned inspection duties, with a requirement that incumbents attain designated certifications.  RECLASSIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS: Eligible for reclassification to Building Inspector II upon attainment of appropriate certifications and one (1) year of satisfactory performance at the Building Inspector I level. Note :  This job description is currently under review and may result in updates upon approval by the Personnel Commission and/or City Council. Examples of Essential Duties Within a learning and on-the-job training capacity, performs inspections consistent within assignment areas to ensure compliance with adopted building and construction codes in residential and small commercial projects; adopted codes shall include, in part, the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes, State Energy and Handicapped Codes, City Ordinances and State and local laws and codes where appropriate; participates in ride-along training activities as directed; investigates construction for evidence of illegal practices and checks existing construction for deterioration and hazardous conditions; assists and advises contractors, craftsmen and homeowners regarding pertinent regulations; assembles and writes reports; maintains records of work performed; learns to interpret multiple codes; answers verbal and written complaints in regard to all types of building installations as assigned; deals with difficult people in a constructive manner; analyzes practices and recommends improvements; delivers and promotes quality customer service; and performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Qualifications Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of : Adopted Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes, State and local codes and standards and all other building related codes and ordinances as adopted by the State or the City of Huntington Beach; methods and practices involved in construction; arithmetic and basic algebra; computer equipment and associated software programs; quality service practices; safety issues and liability reduction. Ability to : Learn to conduct inspections; read and understand drawings, diagrams and specifications for construction projects; prepare reports and communications; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; communicate and deal effectively with architects, engineers, contractors and the general public; perform arithmetic and basic algebraic functions; ensure safety and professional work standards are met; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and deliver quality customer service. Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Experience : Two (2) years experience in a construction trade or an equivalent combination of experience and training. License:   Possession of a valid California driver's license by time of appointment. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a City or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice Program. Public Employee Disaster Service Worker : In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.   APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: An official City of Huntington Beach on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety. Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Depending upon the applicant pool, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will NOT necessarily be selected to participate in the hiring process. Applicants whose qualifications BEST meet the City's needs will be invited to a written examination (weighted 50%) - tentatively scheduled for August 9, 2019 . The top scoring candidates successful at passing the written exam will then be invited to an oral board exam (weighted 50%) - tentatively scheduled for August 15, 2019. Candidates passing both the written and oral board exams will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner. Upon a conditional offer of employment a pre-placement medical evaluation, drug screen (select positions), TB Screening and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Other background reports may also be conducted depending on the position. IMPORTANT:  In-house candidates who did not apply by the closing date of the promotional recruitment may apply to this "open" recruitment.  However, they will compete based on the standards established for the "open" recruitment and if successful, will place on the "open" eligible list. Please Note : Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application. Physical Tasks & Environmental Conditions Work involves considerable physical activity in an outdoor setting with exposure to weather conditions and potential exposure to physical harm. There is frequent need to walk, talk or hear, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and climb ladders or scaffolding. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.