Salary: $26.05 - $40.33 HourlyLocation : Clark County - Las Vegas, NVJob Type: PERMANENTJob Number: 28357Department: BuildingDivision: Bldg&SafetyOpening Date: 12/31/2024Closing Date: 1/28/2025 5:01 PM PacificMax Number of Applicants: 250ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Plans Technician. On a paraprofessional level, this position will examine and review complex building and development plans and agreements for compliance with building, zoning and subdivision codes, regulations and county policies and procedures. Coordinating the addressing process with the building permit process, land use applications, mapping, civil improvement process, legal descriptions and parcel identifiers as well as performs coordination with 911 services and public utilities with assignments of addresses to ensure that all applicable standards have been met. Maintain accurate records, logs, files of plans, plan review status and work completed while collaborating with developers on large scale complex and phased projects related to the building permit processes, agreements and codes.THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.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 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.Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.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, inspection services for conformity to the State of Nevada and the adopted Model Codes. 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 REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of college level course work in Architecture, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field AND two (2) years of full-time experience in the building technology, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, construction, or civil engineering fields. 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.All qualifying education and each 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. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Reviews and examines construction plans, specifications, minor computations and related documents for residential additions, commercial tenant improvements and various other application types for compliance with codes and regulations.
- Researches information regarding building valuations and researches code provisions.
- Confers with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to give information regarding codes, regulations, and procedures in person, over the phone, or via e-mail.
- Forwards plan packages to other departments and agencies for review; coordinates review with them and coordinates the plan review process to ensure that all applicable standards have been met.
- Provides data entry for information needed for approval and issuance of permits.
- Provides primary services at a public counter to answer questions and approve minor plans.
- Maintains accurate records, logs and files of plans, plan review status and work performed.
- Gathers data and prepares Division reports.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.
- Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County vehicle to visit work sites and attend meetings.
In the Building DepartmentFocus is on building codes and regulations. Determines building construction type, occupancy classifications, occupant loads, special inspection requirements, allowable floor areas, exiting requirements, accessibility requirements, and model energy code compliance.In the Comprehensive Planning DepartmentFocus is on zoning and subdivision codes and regulations. PHYSICAL DEMANDSMobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to inspect field sites and attend meetings; 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) - - 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 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.Which best describes your 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)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02 Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.
- Architecture
- Building Technology
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Landscape Architecture
- Science
- Urban Planning
- Other
- N/A
03 If you indicated Other in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type N/A. 04 Indicate your full-time professional experience in building technology, urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, construction or civil engineering fields.
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- More than 4 years
05 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list see attached resume Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 06 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.
07
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 Experience sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
08 Indicate your full-time professional experience within the construction industry and public conducting research, interpreting and applying development codes, NRS Statutes, ordinances and policy for compliance.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
09 Indicate your full-time professional experience managing construction projects.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
10 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 8-9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list see attached resume Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 11 Indicate your full-time professional experience working with legal descriptions, mapping, street naming, Geographical Informational System (GIS) and addressing.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
12 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list see attached resume Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 13 Indicate your full-time professional experience accommodating 911 services and public utilities in the mapping and building permit processes.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
14 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 13. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list see attached resume Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 15 Indicate your full-time professional experience working with large scale phased building permits and agreements.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
16 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list see attached resume Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: 17 Indicate your full-time professional experience with software used to track and enter data for building permits such as Accela, Microsoft Excel, File 360, or other similar software.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
18 Indicate your full-time professional experience managing and maintaining a database to track, monitor and change records of plans, permits, parcel #s, or addresses for current or historical purposes.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
19 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 17-18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list see attached resume Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment: Required Question