SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR

About The Position

Please note: The Clark County Building Department supports employee development by providing training and covering approved, job-related certification and examination costs, including ICC certifications required for successful performance of the position and career advancement, in accordance with County policy.

Field Inspections

• Performs residential plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building inspections on new and existing single-family residences.
• Performs commercial plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building inspections of new and existing commercial projects based on certification level.

Special Inspections/Engineering

• Monitor, analyze, and provide guidance on a wide array of special inspection activities on medium sized to large complex projects.
• Monitor types of special inspections such as soils, concrete, structural steel, welding, masonry, fire stopping, wood, and permit scope.

Code Enforcement/ACET

• Enforce procedures that uphold the technical codes and Clark County Building Administrative Code through the inspection process to ensure compliance.
• Investigate complaints of existing buildings to determine appropriate usage and if hazardous or life safety conditions exist.

THE SALARY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

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 or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

About The Department

The Clark County Building Department located at 4701 W. Russell Road, Las Vegas NV 89118, is dedicated to providing construction and development customers with state-of-the-art permit management, plan review and inspections services for residential and commercial construction. The Building Department is responsible for ensuring public safety through the effective enforcement of development and construction standards which include issuance of permits, plan reviews, inspection services for conformity to the State of Nevada and the adopted Model Codes. As part of Clark County, the Building Department is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect, and accountability.

Minimum Requirements

• Equivalent to two (2) years of college course work in construction inspection or technology, pre-engineering or a field related to the work or completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a recognized trade.
• Two (2) years performing full-time professional level building inspections in the area of expertise and attainment of the required additional certification.
• Additional full-time experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing and Certification

• Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid ICC or other nationally recognized inspection certificate as a combination inspector AND possession of one of the following specialty certificates: building, mechanical, electrical or plumbing at time of appointment; OR must possess four (4) valid ICC or other nationally recognized inspection certificates.

Background Investigation

Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination

Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.