BUILDING PERMIT SPECIALIST I/II

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　　BUILDING PERMIT SPECIALIST I/II

　　Salary

　　$21.69 - $36.27 Hourly

　　Location

　　Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

　　Job Type

　　PERMANENT

　　Job Number

　　26874

　　Department

　　Building

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/27/2024 5:01 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　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 processing of building permit applications and related services. Performs various functions including receiving plans and reports, scheduling inspections, issuing permits, calculating and collecting fees, setting up applications, assembling completed/approved construction drawing and maintaining related documents.

　　Building Permit Specialist I: $21.69 - $33.58 Hourly

　　Building Permit Specialist II: $23.37 - $36.27 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.

　　ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

　　Clark County Building Department 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, and inspection services. 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.

　　Qualifying education and 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.

　　Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

　　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 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.

　　Which describes your highest 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)

　　Associates 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 in building construction, zoning, plan review or similar setting.

　　No Experience

　　Less than 12 months

　　12 to 23 months

　　24 to 35 months

　　36 to 47 months

　　More than 48 months

　　04

　　Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 3. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).

　　Employer Name:

　　Job Title:

　　Hours Worked Per Week:

　　Dates of Employment:

　　05

　　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 history" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

　　06

　　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

　　07

　　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

　　08

　　Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 6-7. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

　　Employer Name:

　　Job Title:

　　Hours Worked Per Week:

　　Dates of Employment:

　　09

　　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

　　10

　　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

　　11

　　Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 9-10. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

　　Employer Name:

　　Job Title:

　　Hours Worked Per Week:

　　Dates of Employment:

　　12

　　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

　　13

　　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

　　14

　　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

　　15

　　Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 12-14. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

　　Employer Name:

　　Job Title:

　　Hours Worked Per Week:

　　Dates of Employment:

　　16

　　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

　　17

　　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

　　18

　　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

　　Agency

　　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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