Commercial Combination Inspector Trainee

Qualifications and Attributes:
Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Three years of journey level experience within building construction trades.

Licenses and Certifications: 
Possession of International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Commercial Building Inspector and one other discipline at time of hire: Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing. 

A Commercial Combination Inspector Trainee will have the expectation of having all the four inspection areas (building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing) Commercial certifications within eleven (11) months of hire. Upon successful completion of probation, employee will be promoted to Combination Inspector. 
 
Must possess a valid state driver’s license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license.

Knowledge:

Building related codes and ordinances enforced by the City, including the building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and zoning codes.

Complex principles, practices and techniques of building inspection and plans examining work.

Principles of structural design and mathematics.

Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Major types of building construction methods, materials and tools. 

Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for buildings. 

Skills:

Clearly and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. 

Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. 

Read, interpret and evaluate plans, diagrams and specifications.
Analytical abilities necessary to make logical interpretations of codes and regulations.

Interpreting, applying and explaining requirements and restrictions related to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.

Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the general public, contractors, architects, builders and City personnel. 

Organizing work and setting priorities.

Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Operation of a motor vehicle.

Physical and Mental Abilities:

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is required to occasionally sit and constantly stand or walk on all types of terrain for sustained periods; constantly using hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear; frequently lift up to 10 lbs; occasionally push/pull up to 25 lbs.; occasionally climbing up and down ladders, in and out of bucket lift requiring a sense of balance; frequently bends and twists at waist, knees and neck; constantly using sight including color vision, visual acuity in near-, mid- and far-ranges.

Working Conditions: 

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee can be regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, bodily injury, risk of electrical shock, toxic or caustic chemicals, working in high precarious places, and fumes or airborne particles. 

Working conditions are typically noisy.

Regular and timely attendance is required.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING: 
Candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening.  Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to: Local and State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submission of fingerprints, and a drug screen.

Selection Process: 

Qualification Assessment: Oral Interview 100%

Passing Score: 70%