Storey County, Nv

Salary : $79,986.34 Annually
Location : Storey County Community Development, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600053
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Under general direction of the Building Official, plans, organizes, and maintains the building inspection function; performs skilled inspections and plan review for commercial and non-commercial structures; enforcement activities as related to the International Building Code (IBC), Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Codes (NAC), Storey County ordinances, and all other related federal, state, and local regulations relating to building inspections, building codes, and code enforcement.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an advance-level position in the Building Inspector series. The incumbent typically works under general to little supervision of the Building Official and is required to perform the full range of duties required in the building inspection field, including reviewing plans and conducting field inspections of new buildings and structures, additions to and alterations of existing buildings and structures, including commercial and non-commercial buildings and structures, for compliance with currently adopted codes. The Senior Building Inspector classification is distinguished from the Building Inspector III classification by the level of experience, education and/or certification, level of supervision received in the line of duties, and that the incumbent may lead one or more subordinate employees as necessary.
Licensing, Education, & Other Requirements

• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus an equivalent to two years of college-level coursework (32 credits equivalent) in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or other closely related field. (Bachelor's degree in architecture, Planning, Engineering, Business Administration, Earth Sciences, Public Administration, or other closely related field is preferred); AND
• Must possess a valid ICC Residential or Commercial Combination Inspector Designation and/or Commercial and Residential Plans Examiner Certification at time of hire.
• At least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience with industrial, commercial, and non-commercial inspections, code enforcement, or building trades and construction. Experience with plan checking preferred.
• Must possess and maintain an Accessibility Plans Examiner / Inspector Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a Building Trade Code Specialist Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Must possess county sponsored (e.g., Pool Pact) Essential Management Skills Certificate within 12 months of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada Driver License appropriate for vehicles and other operated equipment.
• The ability to pass a criminal background investigation.

Additional Information
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Storey County is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of
belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all
backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Storey County will recruit, hire, train and promote
into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital
status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental
or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or
identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation,
membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class
under applicable federal or state law.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including 100% employer-paid Nevada PERS retirement; 100% paid employee medical, dental and vision; 100% paid family medical, dental, and vision; HSA employer contribution plan, and PPO buy-up plan option; Nevada Deferred Compensation 457(b) retirement option; 3 weeks paid vacation (per accrual); 120 hours paid sick leave per year; paid holidays.
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