Plans Examiner Specialist; Residential

Plan Examiner Specialist

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Plan Examiner Specialist position. This position will primary focus on residential architectural plan review. This advanced-level role is responsible for examining complex building and development plans to ensure compliance with adopted building codes, local amendments, and applicable regulations. The specialist may also lead, coordinate, and review the work of a team of Plans Examiners and support staff, providing technical guidance, resolving code interpretation issues, and assisting with workflow management as needed.

Residential Architectural:
The Plans Examiner Specialist reviews residential plans for compliance to the International Residential Code (including Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing), the International Energy Conservation Code, and the International Existing Buildings Code.

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.

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.

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.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or a field related to the work AND three (3) years of full-time experience in a combination of residential, commercial and/or industrial plans examination or residential, commercial and/or industrial design. 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.

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. BUILDING DEPARTMENT:
Within one (1) year of hire date, must possess an I.C.C. or other nationally recognized Plans Examiner certificate.

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 sponsor ships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

• Reviews and examines plans and specifications, life safety packages, and master exit plans for residential, commercial, industrial, amusement and transportation device plans, specifications, and related documents for compliance with building and/or zoning and subdivision codes and regulations.
• Provides lead direction, training, and work review to a small group of plans examiners or other staff, organizes, and assigns work, sets priorities and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of…