Senior Building Inspector

Senior Building Inspector

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Building Inspector position. As a member of our team, you will perform a variety of commercial, industrial, residential building and safety inspections of new and existing properties for compliance with national and regional codes and regulations. This position is assigned to several different teams.

Employee Development
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The 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.

The Senior Building Inspector performs residential plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building inspections on new and existing single‑family residences and performs commercial plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and building inspections of new and existing commercial projects based on certification level.

The Senior Building Inspector will monitor, analyze, and provide guidance on a wide array of special inspection activities on medium sized to large complex projects. This position will be charged with monitoring the following types of special inspections such as soils, concrete, structural steel, welding, masonry, fire stopping, wood, and permit scope.

The Senior Building Inspector will enforce procedures that uphold the technical codes and Clark County Building Administrative Code through the inspection process to ensure enforcement is followed into compliance. Duties include investigating complaints of existing buildings to determine appropriate usage and whether hazardous or life‑safety conditions exist.

• Inspects new and existing industrial, commercial and/or residential properties, and/or other building and construction for conformance to codes, regulations, plans, specifications and standards; depending on level of certification and expertise, may perform several types of inspections on one facility at one time.
• Confers with and provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners and others regarding code requirements and alternatives and County policies and procedures wherever possible, resolves complaints and problems.
• Investigates complaints of existing buildings to determine appropriate usage and whether hazardous or life‑safety conditions exist.
• Reviews plans and specifications for buildings and related construction involving installation, remodeling, replacement and repair for use in performing inspections.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of inspections, actions taken and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence and issues notices to correct code violations.
• Works with District Attorney staff to prepare cases of violations; testifies in court as required.
• Oversees and provides quality assurance inspections for all contract inspection work performed for the County and may oversee a specified program area.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of construction technology, methods and materials; updates code knowledge through regular training sessions.
• Develops and conducts training programs for less experienced inspectors in area(s) of expertise.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to inspect sites and attend meetings.

Valid ICC or other nationally recognized inspection certifications as a combination inspector and possession of one of the following specialty certificates: building, mechanical, electrical or plumbing OR four (4) valid ICC or other 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…