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The Portland Bureau of Development Services is seeking candidates to fill 22 new positions.

The bureau this week started accepting applications for some of the positions, which include building and electrical inspectors, geotechnical and mechanical engineers, and planners, agency spokesman Ross Caron said. Online applications for more openings will be accepted later this month and next month.

The hiring process is expected to take about 14 weeks, and BDS officials hope to have the new employees on board in time to respond to next summer’s building season, Caron said. In addition to the 22 new positions, seven temporary positions were converted to permanent ones to help keep pace with the increasing number of permit requests associated with a building boom in Portland, he said.

For each of the positions that will open this month and next month, city officials will host lunchtime and evening information sessions to provide more details and help potential applicants navigate the online application process, Caron said. People can learn more about each position, how to apply and details about the information sessions at .