Combination Inspector Job Las Vegas area,Nevada USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications for Combination Inspector
. This position performs the full range of technical inspections of commercial and residential buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable architectural and structural codes, ordinances and regulations; works with developers, contractors and homeowners to maintain code requirements and resolve problems relating to code compliance.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from the assigned Inspections Supervisor.

Notice of Required Certificate

You must attach a
current copy of the required certifications listed in the Minimum Requirements to this application. Applications submitted without the required certificates will be incomplete and not considered.

Examination Process

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The examination for this recruitment will consist of an Application Evaluation of Training and Experience
, weighted 100%, and will be used to place candidates on the eligible list. Applications of all qualified applicants will be evaluated on education, training and experience relevant to the position for placement on the eligible list. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from the recruitment or removal from a city position. Your responses are subject to verification before appointment to a position.

Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.

Completing the Application

Applicants should include accurate and detailed information on their application with time frames regarding education, training, and experience, especially on any of the following experience:
Education, Licenses, and Years of experience within assigned area of assignment

Selection Process

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Essential Functions

Inspects single family dwelling structures during all stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical and plumbing/mechanical codes, ordinances and regulations; inspects commercial structures in one or more fields of expertise: electrical, building or plumbing/mechanical.

Examines plans and specifications of new construction, additions and alterations to single family dwellings to determine compliance with applicable construction codes, ordinances and regulations; examines plans and specifications of new construction, additions and alterations to commercial structures in one or more fields of expertise.

Enforces planning and zoning regulations by inspecting new and existing buildings and premises for change of use or occupancy, or compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and/or conditions of approval.

Inspects swimming pools and spas for steel, plumbing, gas and electrical installations.

Issues notices to comply when violations are identified; maintains records of history of facts for possible legal actions.

Investigates complaints forwarded from the supervisor or Building Official.

Confers with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office; explains and interprets requirements and restrictions.

Maintains files and reports regarding inspection and plan check activities and findings.

When performing building inspections...

Inspects foundation, concrete, steel, masonry, wood construction, framing, plastering and a large variety of other complex and routine structural and architectural system elements.

Inspects footings and grout for block walls, fences and retaining walls.

Inspects fire-damaged buildings or structures for safety.

Conducts and witnesses smoke detector tests.

When performing electrical inspections...

Inspects electrical installations for commercial buildings and single-family dwellings as assigned.

Inspects fire-damaged commercial…