Manager of Plans Examining Services

Under general direction manages, plans, coordinates and administers permits and the activities of the Plans Examining Services Division; ensures conformance with applicable codes, ordinances and laws; coordinates the provision of building and fire inspections required in the business license process; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Oversees and reviews plans and specifications as submitted for permitting and construction to ensure conformance with applicable codes, ordinances, and laws; ensures a consistent and uniform enforcement of the adopted code provisions; assures effective, efficient service counter operations; manages the issuance and renewal of permits; ensures that the Development Services Center service targets are met.
• Oversees the coordination between the Fire Plans Examination and Building Plans Examination areas to eliminate any conflicts in plan review and procedures; provides technical and managerial support.
• Supervises, directs, trains and evaluates Division staff; assists with complex or problem situations; organizes, prioritizes and assigns work; anticipates and solves problems facing the division, staff, administration, and customers that result from or are affected by division operations.
• Coordinates inter-related issues with other Department sections, other City Departments and customers; prepares policies and procedures; manages and resolves problems related to services and operations; serves as resource and advises City management on structural issues; may serve as City Building Official in absence of Supervisor.
• Assists with preparation of budget; coordinates issues relating to expenditure of division funds, including staffing levels, overtime, assets, supplies and operations.
• Serves as a City representative to various local, state, and national professional organizations, committees, and councils.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, or a closely related field
• Six (6) years of plans examining experience; two (2) years of which were at a supervisory level
• Possession of Plans Examiner Certification - ICC
  
  Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Nevada registration as a Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect or ability to obtain through reciprocity within one (1) year of appointment
• Desirable: registration as a Certified Building Official