The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Building Inspector I/II position within the Field Inspection & Structural Inspection Units. As a member of our team, you will perform a variety of residential and light commercial building inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, local building codes, and adopted standards. This role is ideal for individuals interested in a career path that combines fieldwork, public safety, and technical code knowledge. The position includes on-the-job training (OJT) in inspection procedures and in-depth code training to support advancement and professional certification.
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: The Building Inspector I/II assigned to this unit will perform plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building inspections of new and exiting residential and light commercial projects. Inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with reviewed plans, and locally adopted codes and standards.
Structural Inspections: The Building Inspector I/II assigned to this unit will monitor, analyze, and provide guidance of special inspection activities on a wide array of medium sized to large complex projects. Candidates will be tasked with the monitoring of quality assurance inspectors performing inspections of soils, concrete, structural steel, welding, masonry, fire stopping, wood, and permit scope.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL VAILD ICC OR OTHER NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INSPECTION CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS MISSING THIS INFORMATION WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FOR THE BUILDING INSPECTOR TRAINEE.
Building Inspector Trainee: $26.70 - $39.50 Hourly
Building Inspector I: $31.20 - $46.05 Hourly
Building Inspector II: $33.65 - $49.74 Hourly
The Building Inspector Trainee is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Building Inspector I.
The Building Inspector I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Building Inspector II.
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.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Valid ICC or other nationally recognized inspection certifications are required. Applications submitted without all valid ICC or other nationally recognized inspection certifications will only be considered for the Building Inspector Trainee.
Required certifications may be submitted in the following ways.
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Listed in the 'Certificates and Licenses' section of the application.
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Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
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Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to Ashley Buggage at: [email protected]
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. 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. For more information regarding this career opportunity with the Clark County Building Department, please visit the department web page at: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/building___fire_prevention/
Education and Experience:
Building Inspector Trainee – High school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of either: full-time work experience or college level course work in construction, architecture, engineering, or a related field. Once the Building Inspector Trainee has completed two (2) years of full-time comparable building inspection training and attained a valid ICC as one of the following, a residential building inspector, residential electrical inspector, residential mechanical inspector, residential plumbing inspector, commercial building inspector, commercial electrical inspector, commercial mechanical inspector, commercial plumbing inspector, special inspector, they are qualified to be promoted to the next level, Building Inspector I.
Building Inspector I - 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 of full-time journey-level experience in the specified trade area. Must possess a valid ICC or other national recognized certification by the department in one of the following: commercial building inspector, commercial electrical inspector, commercial mechanical inspector, commercial plumbing inspector, commercial inspector, residential inspector or special inspector. 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.
Building Inspector II - In addition to the above: One (1) year of full-time experience in the inspection and enforcement of building codes. Must possess a valid ICC or other national recognized certification by the department in one of the following: commercial building inspector, commercial electrical inspector, combination inspector, commercial mechanical inspector, commercial plumbing inspector, commercial inspector, residential mechanical inspector, residential inspector or special inspector.
All qualifying education and each 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. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. At the Building Inspector I and II level, must possess a valid ICC or other national recognized certification by the department in one of the following: commercial building inspector, commercial inspector, commercial electrical inspector, commercial mechanical inspector, commercial plumbing inspector, residential building inspector, residential electrical inspector, residential plumbing inspector, residential mechanical inspector, residential inspector or special inspector.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion 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.
