Inspector Trainee

Qualifications and Attributes:
Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent. 
 
Two years of journey level experience within building construction trades. 

Licenses and Certifications: 
Possession of a minimum of one of the four certifications (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical) of the International Code Council (ICC) as a Commercial Inspector or the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Commercial Inspector certifications at time of application. 
 
Employees in this class must obtain certification as a Commercial Combination Inspector within eleven (11) months of hire to pass probation. Upon successful completion of probation employee will be promoted to Inspector Combination Inspector. Failure to meet the certification requirement within one year will result in non-confirmation of employment. 
 
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 and mechanical codes and zoning codes. 
 
Principles and techniques of building inspection and plans examining work.  
 
Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics. 
 
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Major types of building construction materials and methods. 
 
Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction for residential buildings. 
 
Skill: 
 
Inspecting construction and detecting code violations. 
 
Operation of a motor vehicle. 
 
Physical and Mental Abilities:
 
Prepare financial statements, reports and analyses. 
 
Examine and verify a wide variety of financial documents and reports. 
 
Understand and use automated financial management systems. 
 
Assist with the preparation and monitoring of a comprehensive and complex budget. 
 
Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. 
 
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 
 
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to work in a typical office environment, use standard office equipment, read printed material and a computer terminal/screen, and communicate in person and over the telephone and is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, climb or balance, talk and hear, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

Working Conditions: 
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee 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%