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BUILDING PERMIT SPECIALIST I/II

Salary

$22.34 - $37.36 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

29470

Department

Building

Division

Bldg&Safety

Opening Date

06/10/2025

Closing Date

7/8/2025 5:01 PM Pacific

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+ Benefits

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Building Permit Specialist I/II position. This position provides specialty support and interaction with applicants on the process of building permit applications and related services. Interactions with customers could be in-person, over the telephone, or via virtual communication. As a member of our team, you will perform various functions including receiving plans and reports, scheduling inspections, issuing permits, calculating and collecting permit fees, setting up applications, assembling completed/approved drawing and maintaining related permit documents.

Building Permit Specialist I: $22.34 - $34.59 Hourly

Building Permit Specialist II: $24.07 - $37.36 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 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 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: 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 preferably in a building construction, zoning, plan review or similar setting, one (1) of which includes experience in receiving plans, calculating and collecting fees and providing support to a building permit or similar development activity.

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.

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

+ Provides information regarding building permitting and basic plan review processes and procedures to developers, contractors, property owners and the public at a service counter or over the telephone.

+ Receives plans and other building documents for review; ensures proper approvals, ensures that they are complete and contain required information for submittal and review; tracks plans after submittal for the review process.

+ Calculates required plan review and inspection fees, collects funds and issues receipts and balances monies received on a daily basis.

+ Informs customer how to schedule building inspections via the computer-generated scheduling system.

+ Reviews plans for permit application; ensures that required subsidiary permits and documentation is received prior to permit issuance.

+ Performs difficult, complex technical and/or specialized office support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the building.

+ Uses a computer to enter plan submittal data and develop and manage databases and/or spreadsheet files and report formats.

+ Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports regarding the building permit process.

+ Verifies approval of required inspections, other department or agency clearances and special conditions before issuing Certificates of Occupancy.

+ Routes plans to required departments and agencies for review; tracks review status.

+ 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 and microfilm and microfiche equipment, in the course of the work.

+ May train others in work procedures or direct the work of others on a project or relief basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. 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:

+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)

+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium

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

+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost

+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health

+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service

+ 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

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ 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

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that 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).

Which best describes your level of education?

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

List all degrees received that are directly related to the position (see template below).

College/University:

Did you graduate:

College Major/Minor:

Semester Credits Completed:

Degree Received:

03

Indicate your full-time professional clerical experience, preferably in a building construction, zoning, plan review or similar setting.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 24 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ 48 to 60 months

+ More than 60 months

04

Indicate your full-time professional experience receiving plans, calculating and collecting fees and providing support to a building permit or similar development activity.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

05

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 3-4. 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:

06

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)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

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.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

07

Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a construction related setting.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

08

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 7. 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:

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience reviewing construction plans for permit application requirements.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience issuing permits, researching and assessing, and collecting complex fee structures.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with developers, contractors, and property owners with building and/or fire permit processes.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

12

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 9-11. 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:

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience using teamwork to accomplish customer service goals and/or productivity.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a front counter setting while providing customer service to the public.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

15

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 13-14. 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:

16

Indicate your full-time professional experience working within the Accela Program.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

17

Indicate your full-time professional experience working with various types of computer software programs used for data entry and management.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

18

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 16-17. 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:

19

Indicate your full-time professional experience working for or with a public agency (i.e., local, state, federal).

+ No Experience

+ Less than 12 months

+ 12 to 23 months

+ 24 to 35 months

+ 36 to 47 months

+ More than 48 months

20

Indicate which of the following public sector departments you have experience working in (select all that apply).

+ Administrative Services

+ Assessor's Office

+ Building

+ Business License

+ Child Support Agency

+ Clerk's Office

+ Comprehensive Planning

+ Constables

+ Coroner

+ County Manager/Commission Division

+ Department of Environment & Sustainability

+ Department of Motor Vehicles

+ District Attorney

+ District Court

+ Elections

+ Family Services

+ Finance

+ Fire Department

+ Fire Prevention

+ Homeland Security

+ Human Resources

+ Information Technology

+ Juvenile Justice

+ Justice Court

+ Marriage Bureau

+ Parks and Recreation

+ Public Administrator

+ Public Defender

+ Public Guardian

+ Public Works

+ Real Property Management

+ Recorder's Office

+ Social Service

+ Special Public Defender

+ State Welfare

+ Treasurer

+ Other

+ N/A

21

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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