1. Cover letter describing how your education and experience relate to the position and why the job is 

    desirable to you

2. Current resume

3. References, listing 3 personal references and 3 professional references

4. Completed Oregon City Application

5. Supplemental Questions

 

Address to mail the application packet:

P.O. Box 3040

Oregon City, OR 97045 – 0304

Attention: Human Resources

 

Questions may be directed to Jim Loeffler, HR Director at (503) 496 – 1528, by e-mail at jloeffler [at] orcity [dot] org or via fax (503) 496 – 1576.

 

The City of Oregon City is dedicated to providing outstanding services to its citizens as well as a welcoming experience to its visitors. Oregon City offers an outstanding quality of life and residents that truly care about their community. This position is an excellent opportunity for the right public sector professional who is ready to accept the challenge and make a difference in a community that takes pride in its history, natural surroundings and quality of life.

 

Historic Oregon City is perched on the bluffs overlooking thundering Willamette Falls and situated in the lush green valley at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas rivers. Oregon City has a long-standing reputation for its livability and growing economic climate. Known as “The City at the End of the Oregon Trail,” Oregon City has easy access to all the amenities of the Portland metropolitan area while maintaining the quality of small-town life. It is ideally located less than 30 minutes from downtown Portland and the Portland International Airport. The County seat of Clackamas County, Oregon City enjoys the distinction of being the center of local government and the root of Oregon’s heritage. The City (population 30,405) occupies a territory of approximately 9.2 square miles. Interstate 205 and State Highways 99E and 213 provide links to Portland, Salem, Molalla, and Southwest Clackamas County. Manufacturing remains an economic mainstay of Oregon City. However, the city today has a widely diversified business community. The support of city and county government continues to draw a growing number of businesses to Oregon City. Over 900 firms are located within the city limits and these firms employ over 10,000 area residents. A wide array of manufacturing, retail, health care, construction, and service industry firms make up the business base in Oregon City. The city’s commitment to a vibrant economy embodies the city’s theme, “Pioneering Creative Solutions for a More Livable Community.”

 

With the abundance of rivers, excellent golf courses, and the proximity to Mt. Hood and the Oregon Coast, Oregon City offers an expansive range of recreational opportunities. Boaters, water and snow skiers, swimmers, golfers, and anglers have virtually a limitless playground in and around Oregon City. Additionally, the City offers numerous parks, hiking trails, a municipal swimming pool and recreation center. The Oregon City Library houses over 120,000 volumes and offers a variety of special learning opportunities for residents. The Pioneer Center provides year round social and learning opportunities for seniors. Oregon City boasts three well-known landmarks: Willamette Falls, the municipal elevator, and the big wagons of the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. In addition to these landmarks, Oregon City has numerous historic sites including the home of John McLoughlin, known as the father of Oregon.

 

Oregon City was established in 1844, the first incorporated city west of the Rockies. The City of Oregon City operates under a Home Rule Charter that was last amended by the voters in 1982. The Charter provides for a council/manager form of government. The council, by charter, is referred to in name only as a commission, but operates with the powers and responsibilities of a council. The City Commission consists of a Mayor and four Commission Members. The Mayor and Commission Members are elected at large and serve staggered terms of four years. The City Commission appoints the City Manager, City Judge, and all boards and commissions.

 

Reporting to the Community Development Director, the Building Official supervises the enforcement and administration of the state electrical, plumbing, and/or structural/mechanical codes. The Building Official supervises and may participate in plan review and inspection processes, and the handling of citizen complaints; provides direction on technical issues relating to application, interpretation and enforcement of the structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes. The Building Official evaluates and accepts or rejects alternatives to code requirements; implements and administers newly adopted state building codes programs. The Building Official manages and participates in the development of the work plan for the assigned area, assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow and reviews staff performance against work plans. The Building Official is a management level position that supervises 6 AFSMCE represented staff.

 

Competitive candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architecture and five years of progressive experience in the design, construction, and inspection of public, commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The Building Official position requires a valid driver’s license; Oregon Inspector Certification and successful completion of the International Code Council Building Official/Legal Management exam.

 

 Salary: $66,276 - $78,912 (Subject to COLA effective 07/01/10)

 Oregon State Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)

 Medical / Vision/ RX Insurance

 Dental Insurance

 Life Insurance

 Long Term Disability

 Vacation

 Sick Leave

 Holidays

 HRA-VEBA

 Optional Deferred Compensation

 125 Flexible Spending Account

 Employee Assistance Program