Supervising Building Inspector

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Supervising Building Inspector position. This position leads field inspection operations in one of the most dynamic construction environments in the nation. From high‑rise developments and large‑scale commercial projects to complex residential communities, this role ensures that the structures shaping Clark County meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and integrity.

As a Supervising Building Inspector, you will do more than oversee inspections; you will mentor professional staff, elevate technical consistency, drive accountability, and serve as a trusted leader within the Building Department. Your expertise will directly impact public safety, economic development, and the continued growth of Southern Nevada. This is your opportunity to lead and join a department known for professionalism, accountability, and commitment to excellence within Clark County.

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.

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 as a combination inspector and one of the specialty certificates or other acceptable nationally recognized inspection certificates are required. Applications submitted without all valid ICC or other nationally recognized inspection certifications will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the selection process.

Required certifications may be submitted in the following ways:

Education and Experience
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Equivalent to two (2) years of college‑level coursework in building inspection technology, engineering, construction management or a field related to the work OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a recognized trade AND five (5) years of full‑time experience in performing professional level building inspections in the area of expertise, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. 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
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Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid ICC or other nationally recognized inspection certificate as a combination inspector and one of the specialty certificates or other acceptable certification at time of application.

Background Investigation
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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship
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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.

Medical Examination
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Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

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

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of building inspection and related support staff.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
• Inspects new and existing industrial, commercial and/or residential…