Building Official

The City of Warrenton, is accepting applications for Building Official.  The Building Official is the department head for the Building Department of the City and reports directly to the City Manager. The Building Official administers the City's Building Department as follows: supervises personnel, does plan reviews, inspections, and building code enforcement, and oversees all other codes required for new construction, alteration, and repairs to existing structures. The Building Official interprets Oregon Specialty Codes, other applicable state codes, and City ordinances related to building department activities. The Building Official also coordinates building permit and plan review processes within and between city departments and is the certified designee for the city as it relates to City Ordinance and State of Oregon for building code requirements.

REQUIRES: Must have the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in building technology. Graduation from accredited college with an Associate Degree in Building Inspection Technology or a related field, or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licenses, Certificates, and other Requirements:

•             Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license, or can obtain one by the start of employment,

•             Must possess State of Oregon Building Official certification (or ICC CBO certification) and Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC),

•             Must possess the following State of Oregon or the equivalent ICC certifications:

Oregon A-Level:

•             Building Official (BO), ICC Certified Building Official (ICC CBO)

•             Structural Inspector (SIA), ICC Commercial building inspector (ICC B2)

•             Mechanical Inspector (MIA), ICC Commercial mechanical inspector (ICC M2)

•             Plans Examiner (PEA), Building plans examiner (ICC B3)

Oregon Residential:

•             Structural Inspector (CAS), ICC Residential building inspector (ICC B1)

•             Plans Examiner (CAX), Residential plans examiner (ICC R3)

•             Mechanical Inspector (CAM), ICC Residential building inspector (ICC B1)

•             Plumbing Inspector (CAP)

Note: equivalent ICC certifications shall be converted within 30 days of date of hire.

SALARY: Management Range 30: $6,319.75 -$7,681.71 + full benefit package.
TO APPLY: Download application packet and job description. Mail application, resume and cover letter to Dawne Shaw, City Recorder, City of Warrenton, PO Box 250, Warrenton, OR  97146 or email to cityrecorder@warrentonoregon.us. 
Open until filled. First Review:  March 25, 2024.  FLSA Exempt Position. EEOE.