Senior Building Inspector

Storey, County of • Storey County Community Development, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Building Official, plans, organizes, and maintains the building inspection function; performs skilled inspections and plan review for commercial and non-commercial structures; enforcement activities as related to the International Building Code (IBC), Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Codes (NAC), Storey County ordinances, and all other related federal, state, and local regulations relating to building inspections, building codes, and code enforcement. This is an advance-level position in the Building Inspector series. The incumbent typically works under general to little supervision of the Building Official and is required to perform the full range of duties required in the building inspection field, including reviewing plans and conducting field inspections of new buildings and structures, additions to and alterations of existing buildings and structures, including commercial and non-commercial buildings and structures, for compliance with currently adopted codes. The Senior Building Inspector classification is distinguished from the Building Inspector III classification by the level of experience, education and/or certification, level of supervision received in the line of duties, and that the incumbent may lead one or more subordinate employees as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent to two years of college-level coursework (32 credits equivalent) in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or other closely related field.
• Must possess a valid ICC Residential or Commercial Combination Inspector Designation and/or Commercial and Residential Plans Examiner Certification at time of hire.
• At least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience with industrial, commercial, and non-commercial inspections, code enforcement, or building trades and construction.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada Driver License appropriate for vehicles and other operated equipment.
• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Planning, Engineering, Business Administration, Earth Sciences, Public Administration, or other closely related field is preferred.
• Experience with plan checking preferred.
• Must possess and maintain an Accessibility Plans Examiner / Inspector Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a Building Trade Code Specialist Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess county sponsored (e.g., Pool Pact) Essential Management Skills Certificate within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and maintains the building inspection function.
• Performs skilled inspections and plan review for commercial and non-commercial structures.
• Enforces building codes and regulations, including the International Building Code (IBC), Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Codes (NAC), and Storey County ordinances.
• Conducts field inspections of new buildings, structures, additions, and alterations for compliance with adopted codes.
• Reviews plans for compliance with building codes and regulations.
• May lead one or more subordinate employees as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED