Building Codes Administrator (Business Operations Administrator 2)

Initial Posting Date:

04/21/2026

Application Deadline:

05/10/2026

Agency:

Department of Consumer & Business Services

Salary Range:

$10,569 - $16,363

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Building Codes Administrator (Business Operations Administrator 2)

Job Description:

Our mission...

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

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 an executive 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 to telework 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 the Building Codes Administrator, you will be responsible for managing all Building Codes Division operations with broad policy direction from the policy boards, the legislature and agency director. This position administers statewide uniform building codes and regulates the building industry in a responsible, moderate, and constructive way, listening to and balancing, within the confines of the law and policy, the often conflicting desires of the public and industry regarding building design, construction, safety and energy conservation. This position is responsible for overall direction, policy, and administration of the division in carrying out its regulatory functions in a manner consistent with the director’s policies and priorities. The administrator is responsible for managing both internal and external relations in a way that is mindful of the dynamics of state government. As primary spokesperson for the division, the incumbent is often involved in a variety of legislative proposals, working with interested groups to seek consensus, testifying before the legislature and making presentations to other government and civic groups.

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

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years of management experience

OR

• Four years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field

Requested Skills:

• Demonstrated successful leadership, including an understanding of how to effectively address needs, delegate, give and receive feedback and produce exceptional outcomes

• Be strategically oriented, able to evaluate and assess the impact of long and short term strategic issues across complex, diverse program areas and statewide building codes

• Experience with negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution, which includes excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic organizational goals, plans and policies in an ever-changing environment

• Experience developing regulatory policy initiatives and managing regulatory programs, preferably in subject matter areas related to building codes

• Outstanding customer focus with the ability to build consensus with diverse groups, legislators, other management team members, and stakeholders with competing interests, which will require sensitivity to others and their interests in a dynamic environment

• Thorough understanding and successful implementation of employee engagement and development

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 and requested skills listed above 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, an employee pay assessment will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The assessment 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 salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.

• 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.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. This information may be required after the interview process, depending on the requirements of the position.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers. NOTE: If claiming preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks in the “My Tasks” section at the top of the Candidate Home page.

• 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. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. 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

DCBS Career Fairs and Workshops

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.

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, inclusion and belonging webpage.