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Salary: $67,870.40 - $94,993.60 Annually
Location : Community Development - Minden, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25/26-00192
Department: Community Development
Division: Community Dev. Engineering
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
**Applications are reviewed regularly. Postings may close prior to the listed date. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**
Douglas County Community Development is seeking a dependable and conscientious professional who works well independently while still remaining a collaborative team member to fill the current vacancy for a Civil Engineering Plans Examiner. By providing engineering duties in the review and inspection of proposed development plans and projects, the position plays a key role in helping the Engineering division to achieve its objectives in promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. The right candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong time management skills who can consistently meet deadlines and deliver high quality work.
Primary Objectives
Performs intermediate work providing engineering duties related to the design and construction of new development projects; leading and performing reviews of plans and inspecting projects; collecting and presenting data and preparing reports; providing information and advice to the public and staff; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.
This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Supervision Exercised
None
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts reviews of plans, cost estimates and reports for development projects; ensures adequacy and conformance to applicable codes and regulations; coordinates efforts with other staff and outside agencies; administers permits and change orders.
2. Performs field inspections to ensure proper construction management; performs final inspections with contractor; prepares correction punch lists.
3. Performs field review of proposed development sites to identify issues and requirements for proposed development.
4. Reviews proposed development plans, traffic, and title reports and provides engineering conditions/recommendations to County staff to prepare presentations for Planning Commission, Board of County Commissioners, and Administrative Hearing Panel meetings.
5. Reviews utilities and landscape/irrigation plans for residential and commercial projects; prepares connection permits.
6. Responds to inquiries from property owners, developers, real estate agents, engineers, surveyors, contractors and County staff in regard to existing properties and proposed development projects; reviews citizen complaints, performs research and responds in a timely manner.
7. Reviews projects, title reports and legal descriptions associated with the division of land; reviews certificates of amendments to the recorded plats.
8. Administers permit files; purges files for scanning; prepares Notices of Completion; prepares Excel spreadsheets for capital assets to be capitalized and forward to Finance Department.
9. Reviews and provides feedback on proposed revisions to existing ordinances and design standards.
10. Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.
11. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
12. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience interpreting maps, plans, reports and specifications, graphs and statistical data; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Valid Driver's License

WORKING CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires sitting, using hands and repetitive motions; frequently requires speaking or hearing; occasionally requires standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
4. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Douglas County provides benefits to full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working 20-29 hours per week. Part-time employees working 19 hours or less, as well as on-call employees, are not eligible for benefits.
No Nevada State income tax.
Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible regular member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire member's salary for retirement.
Deferred Compensation Plans - Employees have the option to participate in a deferred compensation program through , which is funded by the employee.
Employee Perks

• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Health Insurance
As a Douglas County employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with several medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance. Benefits start on the first of the month after a 30-day waiting period. To learn more about our health insurance and employee benefits, please visit our
Compensation
Douglas County uses a Pay for Performance compensation system, where employees receive annual performance evaluations and may be eligible for merit-based salary increases. Qualified employees can earn up to a 3% merit increase on their anniversary date, and may also receive an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) during the first pay period of each fiscal year, based on the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5%. In addition, eligible employees who demonstrate exceptional, above-and-beyond performance may receive further compensation through the County's Recognition of Excellence Program.
01
What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Vocational Certification
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the Above

02
Is your degree in one of the following majors?

• Architectural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Surveying
• Closely Related Field
• None of the Above
• No degree

03
If you indicated "closely related field" above, what was your major?
04
How many years of experience do you possess interpreting maps, plans, reports, specifications, graphs, and statistical data?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

05
How many years of experience do you possess reviewing plans, reports, and related information for development projects to ensure conformance to applicable codes and regulations?

• No experience.
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years or more

06
How many years of experience do you possess performing field reviews of proposed developments and/or inspections of sites to ensure proper construction management?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years or more

07
Briefly describe your experience, if any, in the administration and records management of the permitting process.
08
Briefly describe your experience, if any, of responding to inquiries and/or complaints related to existing properties and/or proposed development projects.
09
Do you possess any of the following certifications/licenses/credentials? Select all that apply.

• Professional Engineer
• Professional Land Surveyor
• Engineering Intern
• Land Surveyor Intern

10
Will you be able to provide a current valid Driver's License and DMV history report (10 year) if offered employment?

• Yes
• No

11
Briefly describe your experience, if any, of working in public sector community development.
12
Briefly describe why you are interested in the Civil Engineering Plans Examiner position with Douglas County.
13
Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***Writing "See Resume" on the application in place of completing your information is not acceptable.***Have you listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application in addition to listing any relevant experience that exceeds 10 years?

• Yes, I have listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.
• I do not have 10 years of work history, but I have included all employment history.
• I have relevant experience that exceeds 10 years, and I have included the experience on my application.
• No, I have not listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.

14
Are you able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job listed on the job description with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

15
Douglas County employees are required to uphold the County's Values and are evaluated based upon these Values. MISSION STATEMENT Working together with integrity and accountability, the Douglas County team is dedicated to providing essential and cost-effective public services fostering a safe, healthy, scenic, and vibrant community for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. VALUES STATEMENT Integrity - We demonstrate honest and ethical conduct through our actions. Accountability - We accept responsibility for our actions. Customer Service - We deliver efficient and effective service with an attitude of respect and fairness. Leadership - We establish the tone and direction for success motivating and inspiring others to accomplish a shared vision. Communication - We ensure open dialogue through proactive listening and sharing of information throughout the organization and the community. Teamwork - We work together to achieve shared goals.Respect - We will treat all citizens, employees, and visitors with respect.Do you understand Douglas County's Mission and Values Statement and will you be able to uphold them if hired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question