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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 role serves as a key point of contact for applicants, contractors, and members of the public, providing specialized support throughout the building permit process and helping ensure projects move forward efficiently and in compliance with County regulations. In this dynamic position, you will assist customers in person, by telephone, and through virtual communication platforms while guiding them through the permitting process.

Responsibilities include reviewing and processing permit applications, receiving plans and supporting documentation, scheduling inspections, issuing permits, calculating and collecting permit fees, and maintaining accurate permit records. This position plays an important role in supporting safe and responsible development within Clark County by helping ensure that construction projects meet established codes and regulatory requirements. 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.

Building Permit Specialist I: $24.79 - $36.58 Hourly Building Permit Specialist II: $26.70 - $39.50 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 RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED. 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: 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: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/building___fire_prevention/ 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.