PLANS EXAMINER I/II

Salary : $30.32 - $50.81 Hourly

Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type : PERMANENT

Job Number : 28348X

Department : Building

Division : Bldg&Safety

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Building Plans Examiner I / II position. As a member of the team, you will review building and development plans for compliance with building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes and regulations. The position may focus on commercial plan review with one or more of the following disciplines : architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. The position could also focus on residential plan review including all plan review disciplines.

Plans Examiner I : $30.32 - $47.03 Hourly

Plans Examiner II : $32.74 - $50.81 Hourly

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

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 positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

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

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT :

Clark County Building Department 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience :

Plans Examiner I - Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or other field related to the work. 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.

Plans Examiner II - In addition to the above, minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional experience in a combination of residential, commercial, zoning and / or industrial plans examination.

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 : Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. BUILDING DEPARTMENT : Within one (1) year of hire date, must possess an I.C.C. or other nationally recognized Plans Examiner certificate.

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

Citizenship : Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Tasks Performed in All Positions

• Researches codes, NRS and County codes. Confers with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to give information regarding codes, regulations, and procedures.
• Reviews minor calculations for completeness, code compliance and accuracy.
• Forwards plan packages to other departments and agencies for review; coordinates review with them and coordinates the plan review process to ensure that all applicable standards have been met.
• Recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with accessibility, building, electrical, energy, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, subdivision and other codes and regulations; conveys this information to individuals submitting plans and suggests alternative ways to meet the code requirements.
• Advises building inspectors and others regarding problems that may occur in the field.
• Provides services at a public counter to answer questions and approve minor plans.
• Maintains accurate records, logs and files of plans, plan review status and work performed.
• Monitors technical developments and legislation related to new materials and methods of construction, zoning, and subdivision code changes; recommends procedural or ordinance changes as appropriate.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, and a variety of written materials.
• 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 standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County vehicle to visit work sites and attend meetings.

In the Building Department

In the Comprehensive Planning Department

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to inspect field sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

More Money in Your Pocket

100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

No Social Security Deduction

No State Income Taxes

Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)

24 / 7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance - Employer Paid

AD&D - Employer Paid

Long Term Disability - Employer Paid

Generous Leave Accruals that include :

13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday

Paid Vacation Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday Leave

Catastrophic Leave

Parental Leave - Up to 90 days

Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.

Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan

Onsite Fitness Center - $12 / month

The following questions 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Which best describes your level of education?

Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.

If you indicated "Other" in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N / A.

Indicate your full-time professional experience in residential, commercial, zoning and / or industrial plans examination.

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N / A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name : Job Title :

Hours Worked Per Week :

Dates of Employment :

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

Please indicate which of the following statements applies to you :

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that :

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

Indicate your full-time professional experience reading plans and analyzing them for codes and regulations.

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing minor mathematical calculations relating to construction (building, electrical, mechanical, and / or plumbing).

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 9-10. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N / A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name : Job Title :

Hours Worked Per Week :

Dates of Employment :

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing plumbing plan review in regard to the UPC.

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing building plan review in regard to the IRC or IBC.

Indicate your full-time professional experience performing electrical plan review in regard to the NEC.

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 12-14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N / A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name : Job Title :

Hours Worked Per Week :

Dates of Employment :

Indicate your full-time professional experience working in any of the following building construction trades : plumbing, mechanical, or electrical.

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 16. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N / A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name : Job Title :

Hours Worked Per Week :

Dates of Employment :

Please indicate which of the following certification(s) you currently possess (select all that apply) :

If you listed "Other nationally recognized equivalent certification," please list all current and professional certifications relevant to this position (see template below).

Certification :

Name of agency or institution administering the certification :

Required Question

Salary : $30 - $51