Job Description

Posting number: 1314SEP26-TE-TAJ

Department: Building & Fire Safety/Dev Services Center

Job classification: BUILDING INSPECTOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Planning and Development, Community Development

Summary

*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

• This is an open and continuous recruitment which will close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly qualified candidates has been created.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill multiple vacancies for the classification of Building Inspector in the Building & Fire Safety/Development Services Center. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs professional-level work conducting commercial and/or residential inspections of the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings and other structures; initiates enforcement action; and performs related duties as assigned.

The first review of applications will take place on October 8, 2026.

Salary and Benefits:

• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected
• Work-Life Balance
• Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek
• May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
• Retirement Benefits
• Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
• Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
• ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits

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Click here to learn more about the Development Services Center

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Examples of duties

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Four (4) years of experience in building trades OR two (2) years of experience performing inspections for a government or private agency
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Applicants must possess and maintain either the residential core or commercial core group of certifications at the time of application:
• Residential core:
• ICC Residential Building Inspector
• IAEI Electrical Inspector or ICC Residential Electrical Inspector
• IAPMO or ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector
• IAPMO or ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector
• Commercial core:
• ICC Commercial Building Inspector
• IAEI Electrical Inspector or ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector
• IAPMO or ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector
• IAPMO or ICC Commercial Plumbing Inspector
• Incumbents must obtain and maintain BOTH residential core and commercial core group of certifications as listed above within two (2) years of employment and as a condition of continued employment
• Upon receipt of BOTH residential core and commercial core group of certifications, incumbents will automatically progress into the Combination Building Inspector series
• Desirable: Experience using inspection database software

Qualifications

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) *Current International Code Council (ICC), Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI), and/or International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Certifications as listed in the Minimum Qualifications

3) *Current Supplemental Certifications (if applicable)

*Please attach your certificates to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions. Applicants with ICC certifications may attach screenshots from the website with complete certificate information.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Dates to be determined

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above, for the first interview, and to be determined as needed. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Supplemental information

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.