Structural Mechanical Inspector II​/III

Structural Mechanical Inspector II/III# Washington County Careers## Structural Mechanical Inspector II/IIIApply:
In Person Only:
Hillsboro, OR:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 12, 2026 (21 days left to apply):
R486
** Note**:
This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day
** prior
* * to the end date listed.
** Current Washington County Employees:
** Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
** Job Type:
** Regular
* * Pay Range:**$48.13 - $59.95 Hourly
** Department:
** Land Use & Transportation (LUT)
** FLSA Exemption Status:
** Non-Exempt
** About the Opportunity:
** Washington County is now hiring an Inspector II/III!  The Inspector performs structural and mechanical inspections for all types of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. They also inspect some aspects of residential construction, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, throughout the entire construction phase for code compliance.  
** Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):*
* ** Knowledge of:
*** State adopted structural, mechanical, and residential specialty codes and/or Oregon Electrical Specialty Code, and/or Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code.
* Commercial, industrial, and residential construction materials and methods.
* Building permit procedures.  
** Skills to:
*** Read and interpret maps, plans, documents, and engineering drawings and specifications.
* Collect, analyze, and evaluate information and data to make sound judgments, logical decisions, and recommendations.  
** Ability to:
*** Maintain accurate and complete records.
* Interpret plan specifications and compare them to the construction in progress.
* Determine building occupancy status and the appropriate fire and life safety construction requirements  
* To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link:*
* * Inspector III
** https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/hr/job-class/185*
* * Inspector II
* * https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/hr/job-class/125
* ** Minimum Qualifications
**** Inspector III
*** An Associate's Degree from an approved building inspection-related education program or its equivalent AND a minimum of two (2) years of inspection experience; OR
* An approved two-year plan review related education program, AND a minimum of two (2) years of inspection experience. OR
* An approved one (1) year inspector review related education program, AND a minimum of three (3) years of inspection experience. OR
* High School Diploma AND A minimum of five (5) years of plans inspection experience.  Additional Requirements
* Possession of the required certifications per the State of Oregon, based on the specialty area (Structural/Mechanical). Certain positions may require specific combinations of certifications  + Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
** AND**  + Oregon Residential Inspector
** OR
* * International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Building Inspector
** AND**  + Structural Mechanical A level from the state of Oregon
** OR
* * ICC certification for commercial Structural and Mechanical certifications
** AND**  + Oregon Residential Electrical
** OR
* * Plumbing certification
* Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record  
** Inspector II
*** An Associate's Degree from an approved building inspection-related education program or its equivalent;
** OR
* ** An approved two-year inspection-related education program;
** OR
* ** An approved one-year inspection-related education program AND one (1) year of plans inspection-related or inspection experience;
** OR
* ** High School Diploma or equivalent
** AND
* * A minimum of two (2) years of inspection experience  Additional Requirements
* Possession of the required certifications per The State of Oregon based on the specialty area (Structural/Mechanical)  + Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
** AND**  + Oregon Residential Inspector OR International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Building Inspector
** AND**  + Structural Mechanical A level from the state of Oregon
** OR
* * ICC certification for commercial Structural and Mechanical certifications
* Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record  
** Selection Process:
** You can review our standard selection process here.  
** Our commitment to you:
** Washington County is an equal opportunity employer…