BUILDING PERMIT SPECIALIST I/II

About The Position

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Building Permit Specialist I/II position. This role serves as a key point of contact for applicants, contractors, and members of the public, providing specialized support throughout the building permit process and helping ensure projects move forward efficiently and in compliance with County regulations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes permit applications
• Receives plans and supporting documentation
• Schedules inspections
• Issues permits
• Calculates and collects permit fees
• Maintains accurate permit records
• Guides customers through the permitting process
• Supports safe and responsible development by helping ensure construction projects meet established codes and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Building Permit Specialist I: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND three (3) years of full-time clerical experience preferably in a building construction, zoning, plan review or similar setting. College level training in pre-engineering or construction technology is desirable.
• Building Permit Specialist II: In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time clerical experience preferably in a building construction, zoning, plan review or similar setting, one (1) of which includes experience in receiving plans, calculating and collecting fees and providing support to a building permit or similar development activity.

Qualifications

• All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.
• Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Benefits

• Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to one (1) year.

Pay

• Building Permit Specialist I: $24.79 - $36.58 Hourly
• Building Permit Specialist II: $26.70 - $39.50 Hourly

Schedule

• This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.