Combination Building Inspector*
Apply NowCompany: City of Henderson, NV
Location: Henderson, NV 89052
Description:
Salary: $43.81 - $50.16 Hourly
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0667MAR25-TC-AG
Department: Community Development and Services
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list for the series of Combination Building Inspector in the Department of Community Development and Services. The department will consider and may hire a candidate who is qualified at any level in the series. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to (1) year depending on current employment status.**
Under general supervision, performs professional level work conducting inspections of the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings and other structures; initiates enforcement action; and performs related duties as assigned.
Candidates who do not yet possess both the Commercial Core and Residential Core certifications may be qualified for the position of Building Inspector. Click here to learn more and apply for this position.
** NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.
The City of Henderson may elect to test probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary employees who meet the minimum qualifications if there are an insufficient number of full-time non-probationary employees who meet the minimum qualifications or successfully pass the assessment process, or if there are a large number of vacancies or anticipated vacancies in the classification. Probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary employees who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on a separate list which may be utilized for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees as outlined in the Teamsters contract, this separate list may be utilized.
Salary and Benefits
Click below to view a complete copy of the job description and physical requirements:
Combination Building Inspector
Combination Building Inspector 3
Click here to learn more about the department of Community Development and Services
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS WITHIN THE COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR SERIES
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED AT EACH LEVEL WITHIN THE COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR SERIES
Combination Building Inspector (Hourly Pay Range: $43.81 - $50.16) - No additional certification requirements
Combination Building Inspector 1 (Hourly Pay Range: $44.69 - $51.17) - Must possess one (1) of the supplemental certifications listed below
Combination Building Inspector 2 (Hourly Pay Range: $45.58 - $52.19) - Must possess two (2) of the supplemental certifications listed below
Combination Building Inspector 3 (Hourly Pay Range: $46.49 - $53.23) - Must possess all three (3) of the supplemental certifications listed below
Supplemental Certifications:
We encourage you to apply even if you don't feel you meet all of the education or professional work experience requirements. You will have an opportunity to describe your equivalent experience and related training when answering the supplemental questions.
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) *Current International Code Council (ICC), International Association of Electrical Inspectors (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%) - Wednesday, March 26, 2025
(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 and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
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.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
VACATION
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program
Revised 03/24
01
For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
- The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).- My current employer is listed on my application.- Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).- Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.- All supplemental questions have been answered fully.- I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.
02
What is your current employment status with the City of Henderson agency?
03
Which best describes your highest level of completed education?
04
Please list degree earned and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
05
How many years of full-time work experience in building trades do you possess?
Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hrs.
06
Please describe in detail your full-time work experience in building trades. Include in your response for each position where you gained this experience: 1) Employer Name, 2) Job Title, 3) Dates of Employment, and 4) Duties Performed. If none, please enter N/A.
07
How many years of full-time building trades work experience performing inspections for a government or private agency, do you possess?
Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hrs.
08
Please describe in detail your building trades work experience performing inspections for a government or private agency. Include in your response for each position where you gained this experience: 1) Employer Name, 2) Job Title, 3) Dates of Employment, and 4) Duties Performed. If none, please enter N/A.
09
How many years of full-time building trades work experience conducting commercial inspections do you possess?
Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hrs.
10
Please describe in detail your building trades work experience conducting commercial inspections. Include in your response for each position where you gained this experience: 1) Employer Name, 2) Job Title, 3) Dates of Employment, and 4) Duties Performed. If none, please enter N/A.
11
If you do not have the required education and experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application.
If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
12
Please indicate any of the following certifications you currently possess - check all that apply.
13
A copy of your required certifications, as detailed in the Minimum Qualifications, must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach these to this application?
14
Have you successfully completed the City of Henderson's Apprenticeship (Competency Based Training Program) in Building Inspections?
15
Do you possess or are you able to obtain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483, by the time of hire?
16
Please describe in detail your experience using inspection database software. If none, please enter N/A.
17
Please describe in detail your experience interpreting, applying, and explaining requirements and restrictions related to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures. If none, please enter N/A.
18
I understand that employees in this position 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. Please select "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand the above statement.
Required Question
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0667MAR25-TC-AG
Department: Community Development and Services
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list for the series of Combination Building Inspector in the Department of Community Development and Services. The department will consider and may hire a candidate who is qualified at any level in the series. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to (1) year depending on current employment status.**
Under general supervision, performs professional level work conducting inspections of the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings and other structures; initiates enforcement action; and performs related duties as assigned.
Candidates who do not yet possess both the Commercial Core and Residential Core certifications may be qualified for the position of Building Inspector. Click here to learn more and apply for this position.
** NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.
The City of Henderson may elect to test probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary employees who meet the minimum qualifications if there are an insufficient number of full-time non-probationary employees who meet the minimum qualifications or successfully pass the assessment process, or if there are a large number of vacancies or anticipated vacancies in the classification. Probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary employees who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on a separate list which may be utilized for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees as outlined in the Teamsters contract, this separate list may be utilized.
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 (Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday)
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- 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, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
- Program, and much more!
- ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits
Click below to view a complete copy of the job description and physical requirements:
Combination Building Inspector
Combination Building Inspector 3
Click here to learn more about the department of Community Development and Services
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS WITHIN THE COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR SERIES
- Graduation from high school, or the equivalent
- Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in building trades which includes three (3) years of full-time experience performing inspections for a government or private agency, one (1) year of which must have included conducting commercial inspections or successful completion of the City of Henderson's Apprenticeship (Competency Based Training Program) in Building Inspections
- Desirable: Experience using inspection database software
- Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
- Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
- Must possess the following certifications at the time of application:
- International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector
- International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector
- International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Electrical Inspector OR BOTH International Code Council (ICC) Residential Electrical Inspector AND International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Electrical Inspector
- International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) OR International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical Inspector
- International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) OR International Code Council (ICC) Plumbing Inspector
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED AT EACH LEVEL WITHIN THE COMBINATION BUILDING INSPECTOR SERIES
Combination Building Inspector (Hourly Pay Range: $43.81 - $50.16) - No additional certification requirements
Combination Building Inspector 1 (Hourly Pay Range: $44.69 - $51.17) - Must possess one (1) of the supplemental certifications listed below
Combination Building Inspector 2 (Hourly Pay Range: $45.58 - $52.19) - Must possess two (2) of the supplemental certifications listed below
Combination Building Inspector 3 (Hourly Pay Range: $46.49 - $53.23) - Must possess all three (3) of the supplemental certifications listed below
Supplemental Certifications:
- International Code Council (ICC) Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
- International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Energy Inspector
- International Code Council (ICC) Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
We encourage you to apply even if you don't feel you meet all of the education or professional work experience requirements. You will have an opportunity to describe your equivalent experience and related training when answering the supplemental questions.
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) *Current International Code Council (ICC), International Association of Electrical Inspectors (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%) - Wednesday, March 26, 2025
(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 and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
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.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
- Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust
- Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
- Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
- Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee
- Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents
- Employee Assistance Program - 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household
- Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%
- Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- No Social Security tax on employee's wages
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage
VACATION
- Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
- Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond
- Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire
- Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Two (2) floating holidays per year
- The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off
- Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
- Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions
- Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing
- A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes
- IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
- IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
- Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
- Auto and Home Insurance
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity and Credit Protection
- PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
- Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program
Revised 03/24
01
For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
- The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).- My current employer is listed on my application.- Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).- Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.- All supplemental questions have been answered fully.- I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.
- Yes
- No
02
What is your current employment status with the City of Henderson agency?
- Full-time, non-probationary
- Full-time, probationary, Part-Time, Seasonal, Temporary
- Not Currently Employed by the City of Henderson
03
Which best describes your highest level of completed education?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees
04
Please list degree earned and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
05
How many years of full-time work experience in building trades do you possess?
Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hrs.
- I do not possess this experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years but less than 6 years
- More than 6 years but less than 7 years
- More than 7 years
06
Please describe in detail your full-time work experience in building trades. Include in your response for each position where you gained this experience: 1) Employer Name, 2) Job Title, 3) Dates of Employment, and 4) Duties Performed. If none, please enter N/A.
07
How many years of full-time building trades work experience performing inspections for a government or private agency, do you possess?
Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hrs.
- I do not possess this experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
08
Please describe in detail your building trades work experience performing inspections for a government or private agency. Include in your response for each position where you gained this experience: 1) Employer Name, 2) Job Title, 3) Dates of Employment, and 4) Duties Performed. If none, please enter N/A.
09
How many years of full-time building trades work experience conducting commercial inspections do you possess?
Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hrs.
- I do not possess this experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 2 years
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
10
Please describe in detail your building trades work experience conducting commercial inspections. Include in your response for each position where you gained this experience: 1) Employer Name, 2) Job Title, 3) Dates of Employment, and 4) Duties Performed. If none, please enter N/A.
11
If you do not have the required education and experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application.
If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
12
Please indicate any of the following certifications you currently possess - check all that apply.
- International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector
- International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector
- International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Electrical Inspector
- International Code Council (ICC) Residential Electrical Inspector AND International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Electrical Inspector
- International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) OR International Code Council (ICC) Mechanical Inspector
- International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) OR International Code Council (ICC) Plumbing Inspector
- International Code Council (ICC) Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
- International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Energy Inspector
- International Code Council (ICC) Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
13
A copy of your required certifications, as detailed in the Minimum Qualifications, must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach these to this application?
- Yes, I have attached a copy of my certifications to this application.
- No, I have not attached a copy of my certifications to this application, and I understand my application will not be considered.
14
Have you successfully completed the City of Henderson's Apprenticeship (Competency Based Training Program) in Building Inspections?
- Yes
- No
15
Do you possess or are you able to obtain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483, by the time of hire?
- Yes
- No
16
Please describe in detail your experience using inspection database software. If none, please enter N/A.
17
Please describe in detail your experience interpreting, applying, and explaining requirements and restrictions related to building codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures. If none, please enter N/A.
18
I understand that employees in this position 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. Please select "yes" to indicate that you have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
Required Question