Plans Examiner

Position Information

Under general supervision, reviews construction plans and specifications for completeness and compliance with building codes, state laws, and local ordinances; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

This position is in a flexibly staffed class series. The hiring department has the discretion to hire at any level within the class series for which the applicant may be qualified. Applicants interested in being considered for each level within the series must submit an application for each position.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

Two years of experience as a building inspector; OR one year of experience as a plans examiner; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. License Or Certificate

• A valid driver's license is required at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

• Must possess the following International Code Council (ICC) certifications or recognized equivalent certifications at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification:

o Building Plans Examiner (B3) OR Residential Plans Examiner (R3) o Residential Building Inspector (B1)

• Must obtain the following International Code Council (ICC) certifications or recognized equivalent certifications within 12 months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification:

o Residential Electrical Inspector (E1) o Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1) o Residential Plumbing Inspector (P1) o Either the Building Plans Examiner (B3) or the Residential Plans Examiner (R3), whichever has not been obtained at the time of application.

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Plans Examiner position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck.

Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications. Written appeals should be submitted via email to the assigned Human Resources Business Partner using the contact information listed on this job announcement.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment. This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the…