Building Technician; Development Services

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Jackson County Development Services is currently recruiting for one (1) full‑time Building Technician to join our team.

This position is responsible for self‑managing a high volume of work and conflicting priorities. Competitive applicants will be self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and have excellent time‑management skills.

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

• Must have a team‑oriented attitude and a customer service‑focused approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.

• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Jackson County's Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

• This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Provides public assistance and interprets development codes; and performs complex clerical work involving a high degree of accountability in the review and processing of permit applications to ensure conformance and compliance with building codes, current planning policies and department procedures. Answers complex building questions from the public, conveys information in a clear and concise manner to the public and other County staff, and identifies and refers those questions that are better answered by building inspectors or other building or construction professionals within a framework of established policies and procedures.

The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Processes incoming permit applications; process requests for building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical inspections.
• Verifies completeness of submitted building plans, determining that all necessary information is shown, and interprets electrical, mechanical and plumbing work being done to factor proper fees from the findings; advises affected parties of incomplete applications.
• Reviews and confirms that contractors are licensed with the State of Oregon.
• Issues special inspection permits for new and remodeled building construction, mobile homes, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Calculates and accepts application fees and payments for system development charges.
• Responds to public inquiries concerning inspection policies and procedures.
• Confirms that plans are ready for pick‑up; notifies owners, builders and other affected parties; prepares and sends notices if plans are not picked up within six months.
• Coordinates permit applications with other divisions and agencies.
• Pulls boxed residential plans from storage; destroys plans as required.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

(Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND three years of related work experience in the building industry or three years of experience working with the public (building industry experience is preferred); OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Preference will be given to those with knowledge of State of Oregon building codes; applicable codes, regulations and policies. Requires knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; business English and composition, spelling and punctuation. Ability to read, understand and gather information from a variety of written materials and sources including…