Senior Building Code Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Initial Posting Date:

04/23/2024

Application Deadline:

05/07/2024

Agency:

Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range:

$6,901 - $10,161

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Building Code Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

Job Description:

Our mission...

To protect and serve Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Building Codes Division (BCD). BCD adopts and enforces the statewide building code relating to the construction, reconstruction, alteration and repair of buildings and other structures and the installation of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical devices and equipment.

This is a management service position and is not represented by a union.

What's in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is eligible for hybrid remote work on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.

Here's what you will do:

As a Senior Building Code Specialist, you will coordinate consistent statewide structural specialty code programs including code adoption, interpretation, and statewide application of the code enforcement, rule development, licensing and training. The structural program is a unit within the Housing and Building Safety Section (HABS). It oversees the areas of fire and life safety, seismic, ADA, low rise residential, and all residential structures. You formulate strategies to help achieve the division's mission of assuring safe construction by ensuring appropriate structural specialty code rules are promulgated and followed for carrying out the statewide structural specialty code.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description by clicking here.

Here's what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work

OR

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work

Required Oregon Certifications:

• Commercial Building Inspector; or Building Plans Examiner; and

• Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)

Must obtain the related certifications as soon as possible, but no later than within six (6) months of hire.

Requested Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of the state building code

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners, including state government agencies, local government partners, community-based organizations, elected officials, and private entities

• Experience in interpreting and applying federal and state, rules, codes, and requirements, Oregon specialty codes or equivalent national model codes, and statewide and agency policies and procedures

• Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service and dispute resolution

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including delivering presentations to small and large groups of people, phone conferences, virtual and live meetings, and email correspondence

• Strong analytical ability and situational awareness

• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple overlapping deadlines with or without oversight

• The ability to work closely with others in a team environment, particularly to gain agreement on acceptable engagement with local government partners, stakeholders and all customers

• Knowledge of local building department operations

• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment, decision making skills, and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Experience reviewing construction plans and documents for compliance with the building code

• Experience inspecting construction for compliance with the building code

• Experience analyzing, interpreting, developing, and explaining building code-related policies

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate proposed alternate methods of construction for equivalency to the building code requirements

Application information:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the "Resume / Cover Letter" section of the application.

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.

Additional information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Before an offer of employment, DCBS may request that you provide an official driving record.

• This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.

• We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

• The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about DCBS

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at DCBS.Recruiting@dcbs.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-378-3200.

DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.