Building Permit Specialist I​/Ii

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Building Permit Specialist I/II position. This role serves as a key point of contact for applicants, contractors, and members of the public, providing specialized support throughout the building permit process and helping ensure projects move forward efficiently and in compliance with County regulations. In this dynamic position, you will assist customers in person, by telephone, and through virtual communication platforms while guiding them through the permitting process.

Responsibilities include reviewing and processing permit applications, receiving plans and supporting documentation, scheduling inspections, issuing permits, calculating and collecting permit fees, and maintaining accurate permit records. This position plays an important role in supporting safe and responsible development within Clark County by helping ensure that construction projects meet established codes and regulatory requirements.

PLEASE NOTE:
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.

Building Permit Specialist I: $24.79 - $36.58 Hourly

Building Permit Specialist II: $26.70 - $39.50 Hourly

The Building Permit Specialist I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Building Permit Specialist II.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union and are excluded from membership in the union.

The Clark County Building Department located at 4701 W. Russell Road, Las Vegas NV 89118,is dedicated to providing construction and development customers with state-of-the-art permit management, plan review and inspections services for residential and commercial construction. The Building Department is responsible for ensuring public safety through the effective enforcement of development and construction standards which include issuance of permits, plan reviews, inspection services for conformity to the State of Nevada and the adopted Model Codes.

As part of Clark County, the Building Department is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect, and accountability. As the famed Las Vegas Strip sits at the heart of Clark County featuring unparalleled attractions like dancing fountains, a replica of the renowned Eiffel Tower, and some of the world's largest and most beautiful resorts, the Building Department is an integral part of the building industry and economic growth within Clark County.

For more information regarding this career opportunity with the Clark County Building Department, please visit the department web page at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Building Permit Specialist I: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND three (3) years of full-time clerical experience preferably in a building construction, zoning, plan review or similar setting. College level training in pre-engineering or construction technology is desirable. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to one (1) year.

Building Permit Specialist II: In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time clerical experience…