Job Details

Salary: $40.79 - $54.65 Hourly
Location : City Hall - The Beaverton Building, OR
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: FY24/25-01053
Department: Community Development Department
Division: CDD Building Inspector
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

The Position
Join the City of Beaverton team as the Lead Electrical Inspector and play a key role in maintaining high standards for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. In this leadership position, you will be responsible for inspecting buildings to ensure compliance with all electrical codes, ordinances, standards, rules, and regulations. You will also conduct plan reviews on commercial and industrial electrical plans and specifications, ensuring that all designs meet the required standards.
We are looking for someone with a strong knowledge of safety practices related to electrical inspection, methods and materials used in the electrical trade, and state and local standards governing electrical inspections. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse customers and stakeholders, and experience in developing reports and maintaining accurate records.
This is a full-time, non exempt, SEIU classified position. There is one vacancy.
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton's online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.

This position will be open until filled, and may close at any time. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Responsibilities

• Inspect and regulate electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to ensure they meet state and local regulations. Read and interpret construction plans and product listings. Consult with builders on requirements to pass inspection.
• Evaluate program effectiveness as part of the Building Inspection leadership team and suggest improvements.
• Assign, schedule, and review staff work, including electrical plan reviews. Coach employees and help with performance evaluations and hiring.
• Meet with staff, contractors, architects, engineers, and others to explain code requirements and resolve issues. Answer technical questions from the public.
• Write inspection reports, keep accurate records, and enter results into the computer system. Track inspections, stop work orders, and expired permits. Calculate and explain permit fees.
• Review electrical plans for multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to ensure they comply with codes. Approve electrical portions of plans.
• Investigate code compliance issues.
• Provide back-up coverage for other inspectors as needed.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring the section budget. Develop work plans, timelines, and resource allocations for projects. Monitor progress to ensure objectives are met.
• Model and coach employees on excellent customer service. Promote professional and courteous behavior.
• Represent the building section and/or city to the public, in legal or administrative proceedings, and in other situations as required. Make presentations and provide comments and testimony.
• Act with respect and integrity, and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Additional duties are outlined in the class specification.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Three years' experience as an electrical inspector; including
• Some experience in a lead or supervisory role; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet the city's driving standards.
• State of Oregon General Supervising Electrician license.
• State of Oregon A-level Electrical Inspector certification.
• State of Oregon Inspector certification.
• Ability to pass reference checks and license/certification verification and satisfy the requirements of a background check.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.
Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups ,persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.
Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Compensation
Wage range: $40.79 - $54.65 hourly base wage*

*Inspectors may receive up to an additional 9% premium pay added to their base rate of pay, per the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement for possessing certain additional inspector certifications.
Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet the minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.
Total compensation package and benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life .
Additional benefits include excellent , PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.
City of Beaverton Compensation Break DownGross cash compensationStarting stepStep 1Step 4Step 7Yearly salary$78,923.16$91,372.56$105,749.52
Estimated benefits paid by the city - non-cash compensationPublic Employees Retirement System fully paid contributions for employee $4,143.47$4,797.06$5,551.85Medical & Dental - Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)$29,819.04$29,819.04$29,819.04Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$2,367.69$2,741.18$3,172.49No-cost Tri-Met public transportation pass (dollar value)$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits$37,530.20$38,557.28$39,743.38
Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value$116,453.36$129,929.84$145,492.90
Annual amounts in the table are shown for comparison purposes only and may vary slightly from actual salaries due to rounding calculations in the payroll system.
The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.
01

Do you have a valid driver's license and ability to meet city driving standards?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

How many years of experience do you have as an electrical inspector?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-9 years
• More than 9 years
• None of the above

04

What best describes your experience working in a lead or supervisory role?

• No experience
• Some experience, but less than 1 year
• 1-3 years of experience
• More than 3 years of experience
• None of the above

05

Do you have an Oregon Supervising Electrician license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have Oregon A-level Electrical Inspector certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently have Oregon Inspector certification?

• Yes
• No

08

The wage range for this position is $40.79 - $54.65 hourly. What wage would you be willing to accept? (Please note that your response will not be used for application screening.)
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