Company Profile
Department of Consumer and Business Services
Company Overview
The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is the state's largest regulatory and consumer protection agency. 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 ombudsmen to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.
Company History
Mission
To work with Oregonians to ensure safe building construction while promoting a positive business climate within the state.
Who we are
The Building Codes Division administers Oregon's Statewide Building Code, which provides uniform standards that ensure newly constructed residential and commercial buildings are safe for citizens to occupy. The state legislature established a "uniform" building code in 1973; the division celebrated the 40th Anniversary of that statewide code in 2013. The division also administers and regulates building laws and rules, and licenses qualified businesses and individuals who work in these trades: electrical, plumbing, boiler and pressure vessel, and elevator.
How we serve you
• Adopting a set of uniform construction codes
• Licensing construction trades workers, inspectors and businesses
• Training and certifying building inspectors and building officials
• Enforcing laws and rules to ensure safe building practices
• Providing permitting and inspection services
• Collaborating with cities and counties to promote efficient building practices and positive economic development
Values
• Commitment to health and safety
• Excellent customer service
• A consistent and predictable approach
• Creative problem-solving and flexibility
• Data-driven decision making
• Protecting consumers from unnecessary regulatory costs
Learn more on our website at: https://www.oregon.gov/BCD/pages/index.aspx
Benefits
Benefits to working for DCBS include a commitment to a work-life balance and:
• Access to training that will help in the current role as well as assisting with career growth
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members,
including $5,000 in employee basic life insurance
• Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
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