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Occupational Report
for Construction And Building Inspectors (47-4011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Inspect structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area, such as electrical systems or plumbing.
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Employment Outlook
for Construction And Building Inspectors
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Construction And Building Inspectors
There are 2 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 2
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Construction And Building Inspectors
Wages
for Construction And Building Inspectors
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$20.20 |
$24.04 |
$28.42 |
$32.68 |
$37.61
|
$28.13 |
$58,515 |
| Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook |
21.81 |
23.77 |
26.79 |
30.38 |
33.16
|
27.26 |
56,694 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
21.64 |
25.11 |
29.29 |
33.95 |
38.20
|
29.23 |
60,800 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
21.25 |
25.77 |
28.89 |
32.01 |
37.21
|
28.66 |
59,629 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
17.66 |
21.82 |
26.41 |
30.91 |
36.53
|
26.30 |
54,703 |
| Lane |
11.97 |
19.61 |
26.15 |
30.33 |
35.13
|
25.02 |
52,047 |
| Coos / Curry |
17.44 |
19.67 |
23.81 |
29.76 |
37.06
|
25.03 |
52,070 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
20.22 |
22.63 |
25.71 |
29.31 |
31.90
|
25.66 |
53,367 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
21.16 |
26.03 |
30.37 |
34.45 |
39.23
|
29.83 |
62,037 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
21.22 |
25.13 |
27.70 |
30.51 |
32.93
|
27.28 |
56,745 |
| Clackamas |
24.36 |
27.13 |
30.78 |
35.02 |
38.39
|
30.58 |
63,596 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Construction And Building Inspectors
Industry
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Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
1,524 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
671 |
|
Construction
|
Private |
67 |
|
Construction of Buildings
|
Private |
33 |
|
Nonresidential Building Construction
|
Private |
31 |
|
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
|
Private |
26 |
|
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
|
Private |
17 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
572 |
|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
|
Private |
415 |
|
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
|
Private |
66 |
|
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
91 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Federal |
16 |
|
Federal Government (Non-Postal)
|
Federal |
16 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
62 |
|
Public Administration
|
State |
61 |
|
Administration of Economic Programs
|
State |
53 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
771 |
|
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
|
Local |
15 |
|
Public Administration
|
Local |
743 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
743 |
Educational Requirements
for Construction And Building Inspectors
Workers must have related work experience to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Construction And Building Inspectors
- Apply Building Codes
- Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
- Apply Electrical Codes
- Apply Knowledge Of Fire Codes
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Apply Structural And Safety Principles To Buildings And Other Construction Projects
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
- Evaluate New Construction Industry Practices
- Examine Structures And Identify Construction Faults Or Expose Potential Maintenance Problems
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Follow Regulations
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Inspect Material Moving Equipment Before And During Normal Operation For Wear Or Breakage
- Interpret And Explain Governmental And Organizational Rules, Policies And Regulations
- Maintain Repair Records
- Maintain Safe Work Environment
- Operate And Maintain Inspection Tools And Equipment
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Read Tape Measure
- Recognize Public Safety Hazards
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Computers In Building Inspection Activities
- Use Geometry
- Use Metering And Test Equipment In Building And Construction Inspection
- Write Safety Reports
Schools and Training Providers
for Construction And Building Inspectors
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Construction And Building Inspectors
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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