Building Construction Inspector - Reno, NV

Overview

POSITION: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 3

SCHEDULE: Full Time

SALARY: $55,958.40 - $83,394.72

LOCATION: RENO, NEVADA, US, 89512

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Position Description

• This is a Building Construction Inspector 3 position with the State Public Works Division in Reno, Nevada. Under the direction of the Building Official and in cooperation with State Public Works project managers, the incumbent will be responsible for reading of approved plans and performing building inspections. The incumbent will perform duties at journey level for all disciplines of construction for buildings and structures on State of Nevada owned property.
  
  The incumbent will be conducting field and site inspections throughout a regional territory. The incumbent will ensure compliance with construction documents, all applicable codes, will perform inspections for plumbing, mechanical, electrical, accessibility, structural design, building, and landscaping. Access to Nevada Department of Corrections and Nevada Military areas will require separate background checks, at no cost to the applicant.
• Building Construction Inspectors perform a variety of building construction inspections and contract administration work requiring a broad knowledge of construction principles and practices of all phases of construction including plumbing, heating, electrical, structural design, air conditioning and landscaping.
• Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

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Graduation from high school or equivalent education, current certification as a Commercial Building Inspector in at least one building construction trade (e.g., plumbing, electrical, building and mechanical) and two years of building construction inspection experience which included plumbing, electrical, building and mechanical areas and required the review and interpretation of building codes, architectural drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with contract documents;

OR one year of experience as a Building Construction Inspector II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Current certification as a Commerical Building Inspector and at least one additional building trade certification is required.

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.

This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

* The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.