About this role
Welcome to the place of islands and lakes!
Here in Oskarshamn, you can experience tranquility, warmth, and security, and find your energy in the surroundings and community. We are proud to be the country's fourth richest municipality in terms of islands, with over 6,000 islands in our archipelago and in our 500 lakes. Whether you are seeking relaxation or adventure, Oskarshamn has something to offer. With the sea as a backdrop and the scent of pine around the corner, it is easy to fall in love and settle down.
In Oskarshamn, you can grow and develop. With major employers in industry and technology, driven entrepreneurs, and small business owners, Oskarshamn offers a thriving business environment and exciting opportunities. The proximity between countryside, city, sea, and forest provides all the conditions for living safely and comfortably, with time left to pursue passions and dreams. Welcome to drop anchor in Oskarshamn Municipality.
The Building Function handles administrative matters under the Planning and Building Act and associated regulations. The function consists of a total of seven employees. Within the Building Function, there is also a position for a housing adaptation officer who processes cases according to the Housing Adaptation Act.
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
We are looking for someone who wants to be an important part of our team and work with the processing of the technical aspects of building permit and notification cases. As a building inspector, you will be part of a team consisting of building inspectors, building permit officers, building permit architects, and housing adaptation officers.
In this role, you will primarily handle the technical aspects of building permit and notification cases and work independently with significant responsibility. Your tasks will include:
- Leading technical consultations
- Deciding on control plans
- Conducting site visits
- Making decisions on start permits
- Holding final consultations and issuing final permits
An important part of the job is also to provide advice and information on building issues, as well as to primarily handle the technical aspects of building permit and notification cases. A significant focus of the position is on supervision. The role includes making independent decisions in accordance with applicable legislation and delegations.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
For this position, a university education as a construction engineer, building inspector/building permit officer, control manager, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer is required.
As a person, you are service-oriented, resilient under stress, and possess excellent collaborative skills. You are self-assured, proactive, and can work independently when required. You find it easy to build good relationships and communicate clearly in Swedish, both orally and in writing. Good administrative skills and proficiency in computer use are essential for planning, structuring, and executing work effectively.
Personal suitability is highly valued.
A valid driver's license (B) is a requirement.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and facilitate good communication with our applicants, we kindly ask you to apply via the application link and not via email or paper format.
We have a smoke-free working environment.
We offer a flexible wellness agreement.
We do not accept offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position.
Feel free to read more at https://oskarshamn.com/Ă„
Also, check out our beautiful film about our city: https://youtu.be/_T9Cy0C-H_o
The position is a fixed-term employment until December 31, 2026. There may be a possibility for extension.
We warmly welcome your application!