Building Official

Salary : $105,000.00 - $131,136.00 Annually Location : Oregon City, OR Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-08 Building Official Department: Community Development Division: Building Opening Date: 02/18/2026 Closing Date: 3/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description The City of Oregon City offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Building Official to lead a high-performing division in a dynamic and evolving development environment. With more than 2,000 permits issued annually and continued residential growth, this role provides the opportunity to guide code administration, modernize service delivery systems, and ensure safe, compliant development in one of Oregon's most historic communities. The City values professionalism, collaboration, and customer service while maintaining strong regulatory integrity. The City is using Prothman to recruit and manage the application process for this position. For more information about this opportunity or to apply for this job, please visit: Applications that are not submitted through Prothman will not be considered. The following is an overview of the types of benefits offered to full-time employees. Part-time employees are offered some benefits on a pro-rated basis dependent upon number of hours worked and any applicable bargaining unit contract(s). Benefit amounts, coverages, and premium coverage by the City depends on the applicable bargaining unit or management agreement. Medical Insurance Choice: Kaiser Medical (HMO) or MODA Medical (PPO). Includes prescription coverage. Coverage is mandatory for all employees; City covers a portion of premiums for employee and dependents dependent on employment agreement. Coverage begins the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Vision Insurance Vision Service Plan (VSP). Coverage is mandatory for all employees. City covers a portion of premiums for employee and dependents dependent on employment agreement. Coverage begins the 1stof the month after 30 days of employment. Dental Insurance Choice: Kaiser Dental or Delta Dental. City covers the full premiums for employee and dependents. Coverage begins the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment. Life/AD&D/LTD Insurance City covers: a basic Life, AD&D, and LTD plan for employees; basic life for spouse and dependents. Option for employees to buy additional Life/AD&D coverage for themselves or dependents. Life/AD&D starts 1stof the month after 30 days of employment, LTD is effective the 1stof the month after 90 days of employment. Retirement (PERS): Benefit availability and amount depends on PERS status. For new PERS enrollees, PERS is available the first of the month following 6 full months of employment. The City picks up the 6% of gross salary contribution for the employee. 457(b)/401(a) Retirement Plan: The City will contribute a percentage of base salary into a 457(b) or 401(a) deferred compensation plan on behalf of the employee, dependent on employment agreement. Employees may additionally contribute funds to a 457(b) plan from their paycheck. This benefit is active an employees first payroll. HRA-VEBA The City contributes a percentage or flat amount into this account each month, dependent on employment agreement. This benefit is active an employees first payroll. FSA: Employees may sign up for a pre-tax health savings plan; this is funded with deductions from your paycheck. Additional Benefits & Leave Accruals Employee Assistance Program: 5 free confidential counseling sessions per incident, per year, per employee or dependent. Holidays:The City recognizes 12 paid holidays during a calendar year and 2 additional days given as floating holidays. Vacation: Accrual starts at 8 hours/month (regular full-time status) and is based on hours worked, length of service, and employee group. Sick Leave: Accrual is around 10 hours/month (regular full-time status) based on hours worked, length of service, and employee group. Gym Membership: Regular status employees can receive a $15 per month reimbursement towards a gym membership fee. Payroll and Direct Deposit: Employees are required to sign up for direct deposit. Pay is monthly on the last working day of any given month.

Created: 2026-03-10