Structural Plans Examiner

MINIMMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil, structural, architectural engineering, or a field related to the work.
• Three years of experience in a combination of residential, commercial and industrial plan checking; or three years’ experience in Structural Engineering Design; or three years’ experience in Architectural Design with emphasis on building codes and regulations.
• Equivalency: Seven years of experience in a combination of residential, commercial and industrial plan checking; or three years’ experience in Structural Engineering Design; or three years’ experience in Architectural Design with emphasis on building codes and regulations may be substituted for the required education listed above.

Licenses and Certifications:

• International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner certificate required within one year of hire or promotion.
• Possession of a Nevada Professional Engineer’s License preferred.  If licensed in another state, prefer License in the State of Nevada be obtained within one year of hire or promotion.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:
(Many of our positions offer the following)
 
•    4-day, 36-hour workweek, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (May vary by position specific needs).
•    100% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plan option, with affordable low cost alternative plans available.
•    13 paid holidays off annually.
•    3 weeks of annual leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
•    3 weeks of sick leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
•    Employer-paid participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS).
•    Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D insurance for employees, plus dependent life insurance.
•    Deferred compensation 457(b) Plan, which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
•    Annual merit increase program based on performance evaluations and/or contractual wage increases.
•    Complimentary access to our fully equipped fitness center at City Hall.

BACKGROUND PROCESS & PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS 

Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment screenings and employment is contingent upon these results. Pre-employment screenings may include, but are not limited to: local, state, and federal criminal history checks, and may require submission of fingerprints; drug screen.

This class specification may not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodations for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant as possible.
**NRS 286.042
NV PERS Official Policy 11.6

For questions please contact:

Victor Figueroa - Talent Acquisition Partner

Figueroav@cityofnorthlasvegas.com