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Building Inspector I

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Issues standard construction and occupancy permits and approves final inspection certificates ... Ensures compliance with building and related codes and regulations. Checks the safety of ...

Issues minor building permits that do not require a Building Code plan review; such minor building permits defined as for work to include interior renovations, non-structural work, accessory ...

Building Permits 0110-021 Opening Date: 06/12/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ...

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How much do building permits jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for building permits in the United States is $98,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Building Permits vs Building Inspectors?

AspectBuilding PermitsBuilding Inspectors
Required credentialsPermitting authority approval, possibly some certificationsRelevant certifications, licensing, and inspection training
Work environmentApplication processing, plan review, administrative tasksOn-site inspections, compliance checks
Employer and industry usageLocal government agencies, permitting officesMunicipal building departments, inspection agencies
Common search and comparison intentUnderstanding permit application processUnderstanding inspection procedures and compliance

Building Permits involve obtaining official approval before construction begins, ensuring plans meet codes. Building Inspectors evaluate ongoing or completed work for compliance. Both roles are essential in construction regulation but serve different functions: permits authorize projects, while inspectors verify adherence to standards.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in building permits, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in building permits often encounter challenges such as navigating complex zoning regulations, ensuring timely coordination between various stakeholders, and managing multiple permit applications simultaneously. Staying up-to-date with changing local codes and building standards is essential, as is maintaining clear communication with architects, contractors, and inspectors. Developing strong organizational skills and leveraging permit management software can help streamline processes and minimize delays, making the role more manageable and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Building Permit Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Building Permit Specialist, you need knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and construction processes, often supported by relevant experience or coursework in construction or public administration. Familiarity with permitting software, GIS systems, and document management tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and effective communication are essential for interacting with applicants and coordinating with other departments. These skills ensure accurate permit processing, regulatory compliance, and efficient service to the public and building professionals.

What are building permits?

Building permits are official approvals issued by local government agencies that allow you to proceed with construction, renovation, or remodeling projects on your property. They are required to ensure that the work complies with local safety, zoning, and building codes. Obtaining a building permit helps protect property owners by ensuring that projects are constructed safely and legally. Failing to get the necessary permits can result in fines, delays, or having to redo work to meet code requirements.
What cities are hiring for Building Permits jobs? Cities with the most Building Permits job openings:
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Infographic showing various Building Permits job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,146 per year, or $47.2 per hour.
ASSISTANT MANAGER BUILDING PERMITS

ASSISTANT MANAGER BUILDING PERMITS

Clark County, NV

Las Vegas, NV โ€ข On-site

$45.79 - $67.63/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Job description

Salary: $45.79 - $67.63 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 31215A
Department: Building
Division: Bldg&Safety
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/7/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant Manager Building Permits position. This position oversees operations that support some of the most complex and high-profile development projects in the nation. In this role, you will guide a team responsible for permit intake, plan review coordination, issuance, and fee assessment while ensuring compliance with building codes, County ordinances, and regulatory standards. As part of the leadership team, you will drive efficiency, elevate customer service, and develop staff in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. This role will directly influence the safety, quality, and progress of construction across the region. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of building codes and permitting processes, along with proven experience leading Building Department teams.
PLEASE NOTE: The Clark County Building Department supports employee development by providing training and covering approved, job-related certification and examination costs, including ICC certifications required for successful performance of the position and career advancement, in accordance with County policy.
THE SALARY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.
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.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The 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. For more information regarding this career opportunity with the Clark County Building Department, please visit the department web page at:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a field related to the work AND five (5) years of demonstrated full-time experience in a permit environment which has involved dealing with the public and the explanation of complex policies and procedures, including two (2) years in a supervisory role. Experience in coordinating complex information systems activities 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.
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
  • Plans, organizes, administers, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of building permit, plan submittal, inspection scheduling, records, and associated technical and office support staff.
  • Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division; assists in the preparation and administration of the division's budget.
  • Provides complex technical assistance and policy and procedure interpretation to staff and the public involved with the building permit process.
  • Coordinates interdepartmental activities involved with the permitting process with those of other department and County agencies.
  • Assists staff with the resolution of complex or difficult situations; confers with and represents the department with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to give information regarding fees, regulations and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
  • Contributes to the overall quality of the division's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
  • Directs the conduct of and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations.
  • Maintains and directs the maintenance of accurate records, logs and files of plans, plan review status and work performed.
  • Monitors technical developments and legislation related to the building permit process; recommends procedural or ordinance changes as appropriate.
  • Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of reports, correspondence, informational materials, policies, procedures and a variety of written materials.
  • May drive a motor vehicle to attend off-site meetings and visit other job sites.

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. Must be capable of traveling to and from various county locations to attend meetings and visit job sites. 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)
    • - 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.
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The following questions 1-6 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? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate's expense.)
  • 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

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List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. 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 education (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
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Indicate your full-time professional experience in a permit environment which has involved dealing with the public and the explanation of complex policies and procedures.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • 5 to 6 years
  • 6 to 7 years
  • 7 to 8 years
  • 8 to 9 years
  • More than 9 years

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Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 3. 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:
05
Indicate your full-time professional experience in a supervisory role.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years

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Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 5. 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:
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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 a