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SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR

Salary

$31.79 - $49.33 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

26873X

Department

Building

Division

Bldg&Safety

Opening Date

02/13/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Building Department (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/building___fire_prevention/inspection/index.php) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Building Inspector position. As a member of the Building Department, you will perform a variety of professional commercial, industrial, residential building, and safety inspections of new and existing properties for compliance with national and regional codes and regulations.

This position is used on several different teams.

Field Inspections: The Senior Building Inspector performs residential plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building inspections on new and existing single-family residences and performs commercial plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building inspections of new and existing commercial projects based on certification level.

Special Inspections/Engineering: The Senior Building Inspector will monitor, analyze, and provide guidance on a wide array of special inspection activities on medium sized to large complex projects. The Senior Building Inspector will be charged with monitoring the following types of special inspections; soils, concrete, structural steel, welding, masonry, fire stopping, wood, and permit scope.

Code Enforcement: The Senior Building Inspector enforces procedures that uphold the technical codes and Clark County Building Administrative Codes through inspection process to ensure enforcement is followed into compliance.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Clark County Building Department 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, and inspection services. 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. As the famed Las Vegas Strip sits at the heart of Clark County featuring unparalleled attractions like dancing fountains, a replica of the renowned Eiffel Tower, and some of the world's largest and most beautiful resorts, the Building Department is an integral part of the building industry and economic growth within Clark County.

This is an open and continuous recruitment. Applications received by February 27th will be screened, and candidates meeting selective requirements may be interviewed the week of March 11th. Applications received after February 27th will be periodically screened for minimum qualifications and interview dates will vary.

Valid ICC (https://www.iccsafe.org/) or other nationally recognized inspection certificates are required for this position.Candidates must have ONE of the following:

• A combination inspector certification and one speciality certificate OR

• Four inspection certifications.

  Required certifications may be submitted in the following ways.

  a. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.

  b. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to Kelly Ewing at CCHRinfo@clarkcountynv.gov.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: 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 AND 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.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

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 successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Inspects new and existing industrial, commercial and/or residential properties, and/or other building and construction for conformance to codes, regulations, plans, specifications and standards; depending upon level of certification and expertise, may perform several types of inspections on one facility at one time.

• Confers with and provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners and others regarding code requirements and alternatives and County policies and procedures wherever possible, resolves complaints and problems.

• Investigates complaints of existing buildings to determine appropriate usage and if hazardous or life safety conditions exist.

• Reviews plans and specifications for buildings and related construction involving installation, remodeling, replacement and repair for use in performance of inspections.

• Documents and maintains accurate records of inspections, actions taken and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence and issues notices to correct code violations.

• Works with District Attorney staff to prepare cases of violations; testifies in court as required.

• Oversees and provides quality assurance inspections for all contract inspection work performed for the County may oversee a specified program area.

• Develops and maintains knowledge of construction technology, methods and materials; updates code knowledge through regular training sessions.

• Develops and conducts training programs for less experienced inspectors in area(s) of expertise.

• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

• Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to inspect sites and attend meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle to various locations in order to inspect properties and attend meetings; strength and stamina to inspect various residential, commercial or industrial properties or other facilities which may include standing for extended periods of time, stooping, kneeling and walking on uneven terrain at construction sites, climbing ladders, scaffoldings and stairs; strength to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

• More Money in Your Pocket

• 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

• No Social Security Deduction

• No State Income Taxes

• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

• Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk_management/employee_and_retiree_health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

• Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

• 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

• Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

• Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance – Employer Paid

• AD&D – Employer Paid

• Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

• Generous Leave Accruals that include:

• 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Holiday Leave

• Other leave options

• Catastrophic Leave

• Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

• Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

• Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

• Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

• TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

• Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1 - 8 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.

Which describes your highest level of education?

• Some High School

• High School Diploma or GED

• Trade School or Technical Degree

• Some College (1-29 semester credits)

• Some College (30-59 semester credits)

• Some College (60-89 semester credits)

• Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

  02

  List all degrees received that are directly related to the position (see template below).

  College/University:

  Did you graduate:

  College Major/Minor:

  Semester Credits Completed:

  Degree Received:

  03

  Indicate if you have compeleted an apprenticeship in a recognized trade.

• Yes, I have completed an apprenticeship program.

• No, I have not completed an apprenticeship program.

• Not applicable

  04

  If you have completed an apprenticeship, indicate the trade you learned and attach a copy of your certification of completion. If this does not apply to you, type n/a.

  05

  Indicate your full-time professional experience performing building inspections.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 or more years

  06

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 5. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

07

CERTIFICATIONS

Indicate which, if any, of the following inspection certifications you currently possess.

• Combination Inspector

• Commercial Building

• Residential Building

• Electrical

• Mechanical

• Plumbing

• Soils

• Structural Welding

• Structural Steel and Bolting

• Structural Masonry

• Reinforced Concrete

• Prestressed Concrete

• Spray Applied Fireproofing

• AWS CWI

• ASNT Level II

• ACI

• NAARSO

• AIMS

• NETA

• System Commissioning

• Test and Air Balance

• Other

• None of the above

  08

  Indicate the following for the certifications you posses:

  Certification Name:

Certification ID Number:

Certification Expiration:

Type n/a, if this doesn't apply to you.

09

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license

• Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

• No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

  10

  This recruitment may be used to fill positions working in different Building Inspection divisions. Please select from the list below any of the divisions you would like to be considered for (select all that apply).

• Field Inspections

• Special Inspections/Engineering

• Code Enforcement

• None of the Above

  11

  The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

  I understand that:

  A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

  B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

  C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

  D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

  E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

  F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

• I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

  12

  FIELD INSPECTIONS

  Indicate your full-time professional experience performing residential and/or commercial structural, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical inspections.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  13

  Indicate your full-time professional experience performing shear wall inspections including reviewing top plate connection of shear wall to roof diaphragms.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  14

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 12-13. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

15

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS/ENGINEERING

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing special inspection and materials testing.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  16

  Indicate your full-time professional experience performing grading inspections.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  17

  Indicate your full-time professional experience interpreting Grading Plans, Geotechnical Report, and/or Structural Plan review experience.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  18

  Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 15-17. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

  Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

19

ALL DIVISIONS

Indicate your full-time professional experience reading and interpreting construction plans.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  20

  Indicate your full-time professional experience interpreting building construction codes and regulations.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  21

  Indicate your full-time professional experience using computer databases and a variety of office equipment to research, track, and record construction and inspection activities.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  22

  Indicate your full-time professional experience documenting and maintaining accurate records of inspections, actions taken and compliance efforts, preparing written reports or correspondence, requests for information, and issuance of notices to correct code (or construction document) violations.

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to 4 years

• 4 to 6 years

• More than 6 years

  23

  List the projects where your experience was obtained in Questions 12-22. Indicate the project name, general year when on the project, whether the project was residential or commercial, the size of the project, and the types of materials inspected and/or the tests performed. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

  Project Name:

Year:

Residential or Commercial:

Size of Project:

Inspections or Tests Performed:

Required Question

Agency

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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