Position Information
Under general supervision, performs skilled building inspection and enforcement work with regard to construction and safety codes and ordinances; performs related work as required.
Most of the work for this position is conducted in the field; however, portions may include either work in the office or from home.
Intermittent Hourly positions are not Benefited positions.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at:
https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
Minimum Qualifications
One year of progressively responsible experience in building inspection and code enforcement, or in reviewing architectural, structural, electrical or mechanical plans, or as a licensed general contractor; OR an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
License Or Certificate
- A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
- Must possess an ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) certification and one additional certification in building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing from ICC at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
- Must obtain an ICC Residential Combination Inspector certification within one year of date of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Ideal Candidate Will
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; be friendly, tactful, and cooperative.
- Have the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Have a desire to expand skillsets in the building inspection field.
- Be enthusiastic about building inspection and bring vision for program innovations.
- Comfortably work independently and in team settings.
- Perform tasks thoroughly and on schedule.
- Embrace public service with a strong sense of responsibility to regional partners, decision makers and the community at large.
Conditions of Employment
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
This is not a classified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit. “Intermittent hourly employee” means a person who is not employed on a fixed schedule and works on an “on-call” basis. Please be advised that upon appointment an Intermittent Hourly employee cannot work a regularly scheduled work schedule and must work less than 1040 hours in any fiscal year. Intermittent Hourly employees are “at will” employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Retired PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada) employees are responsible for contacting PERS to make sure that they do not go over the assigned PERS earnings limit for a fiscal year in order to retain retirement benefits. PERS phone number is 775-687-4200 to check for yearly updates.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
What Happens Next
All resumes will be reviewed and applicants who have the most potential for success in the position will be contacted for an interview with The Community service Department.
How To Apply
After reviewing and verifying that you have met the minimum qualifications for the position, you are requested to submit the following required items to Rachel Anderline with the Community Services Department at randerline@washoecounty.gov.
- Resume to include a list of all active certifications
- Letter of interest
- 3 professional references
- Any other additional documents
In the subject line include the department and position you are applying for as listed in the title of the job announcement.
Submit your information by email no later than by the deadline as listed on the announcement: Open until filled.
Questions: Rachel Anderline
randerline@washoecounty.gov
Washoe 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.
Washoe 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.
