PLANS EXAMINER SPECIALIST at Clark County, NV

About the Department

The Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Plans Examiner Specialist position. This position performs as a team lead that plans, directs and reviews the work of a team of Plans Examiners and Technicians. Additionally, this role examines complex building and development plans for compliance with zoning codes and regulations and assist customers over the phone, in-person, and via email including deescalating challenging situations.

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 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.

Position Duties

Education and Experience:  

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or a field related to the work AND three (3) years of full-time experience in a combination of residential, commercial and/or industrial plans examination or residential, commercial and/or industrial design. 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.

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. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Reviews and examines plans and specifications, life safety packages, and master exit plans for residential, commercial, industrial, amusement and transportation device plans, specifications, and related documents for compliance with building and/or zoning and subdivision codes and regulations. 

• Provides lead direction, training, and work review to a small group of plans examiners or other staff, organizes, and assigns work, sets priorities and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work. 

• Provides input into the selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters, and may counsel employees as required. 

• Provides technical information, assistance, and direction to plans examiners in areas of expertise. 

• Confers with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to give information regarding codes, regulations, and procedures.

• Reviews engineering calculations for completeness, code compliance and accuracy. 

• Forwards plan packages to other departments and agencies for review; coordinates review with them and coordinates the plans examination process to ensure that all applicable standards have been met. 

• Advises building inspectors and others regarding problems that may occur in the field. 

• Provides services at a public counter to answer questions and approve 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, and 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; uses standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment; record keeping principles and practices; techniques for dealing with the public, in person, via e-mail and over the telephone. 

• Drives a personal or County vehicle to visit work sites and attend meetings. 

 

In the Building Department 

• Researches NRS and County Building Codes.

• Recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with accessibility, building, electrical, energy, mechanical, plumbing, and other codes and regulations; conveys this information to individuals submitting plans and suggests alternative ways to meet the code requirements.

 

In the Comprehensive Planning Department

• Researches NRS and County Codes, and land use applications. 

• Recommends necessary changes to obtain compliance with zoning, subdivision, and other codes and regulations; conveys this information to individuals submitting plans and suggests alternative ways to meet the code requirements

Other Qualifications

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 building plans weighing up to 50 pounds. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

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