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Building Official | Building Division Manager ID - 11955

JOB SUMMARY

The Building Official is responsible for managing, coordinating, and supervising the activities and operations of the Building Division within the Community Development Department. This includes plan review, issuance of building permits, building construction inspection services and activities, coordinating assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, as well as providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Community Development.

The Benton County Community Development Department values team members that are dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development. The successful Building Official is an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team that works seamlessly to deliver countywide customer services, as well as community health and safety across, and in support of, all program areas, including Building and Development Services.

Click here (Download PDF reader) for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this position.

The first review of applications will be on April 10, 2025.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.


BENEFITS

Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!

  • 11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.

$0 Health Insurance Premium!

Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!

  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.

A free and award-winning wellness program 

  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities. 
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!

100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.

  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.

Annual salary range of:

  • $96,194.59 - $131,175.20 
  • This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. Increases may be given at the end of the 6 month probationary period, depending on starting salary and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law.

Have benefits questions?

  • Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov 
 
The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position (PM45):

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, building technology, construction management, planning, geography, public administration, or related field from an accredited college or university; AND
  • 5 years of professional work experience in engineering, architecture, building technology, construction management, planning, geography, public administration, or a closely related field,
    • 2 years of which are managerial or supervisory experience. (Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward, and discipline other employees.)


An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.  There is no substitute for the supervisory experience.

Special Requirements: 
  • A resume and cover letter are required to be submitted with your application.
  • This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

The successful candidate for this position must meet the following requirements within 6 months of hire:
  • This position requires a Valid Oregon Driver's License and may require use of a personal vehicle.
  • Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
  • Oregon Building Official Certification or ICC Equivalent
  • Must meet ONE of the certification requirements outlined in Path A, Path B below (or be able to obtain Path A or Path B certifications within 6-months of hire), or an equivalent combination of certifications, as determined by the Community Development Director.


PATH A:
• Oregon “A” Level Mechanical Inspector or ICC Equivalent
• Oregon “A” Level Structural Inspector or ICC Equivalent
• Oregon Residential Mechanical Inspector or ICC Equivalent
• Oregon Residential Structural Inspector or ICC Equivalent
• Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector
• Oregon Residential Electrical Inspector

OR

PATH B:
• Oregon “A” Level Plans Examiner with Fire Life Safety or ICC Equivalent
• Oregon “A” Level Structural Inspector or ICC Equivalent
• Oregon “A” Level Mechanical Inspector or ICC Equivalent
• Oregon Residential Mechanical Inspector or ICC Equivalent
• Oregon Residential Structural Inspector or ICC Equivalent

Note: Any individual holding the ICC equivalencies must obtain the commensurate State of Oregon certifications within 6 months of employment.
 

The Ideal Candidate

  • Will bring experience working as a building official or similar role with a local government or other public agency. 
  • Will have outstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, interpersonal and public servant leadership. 
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