Senior Combination Inspector (Senior Building Inspector)

Salary:

$84,323.20 - $118,684.80 Annually

Location :

City of Reno, NV

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Job Number:

915024

Department:

Community Development

Opening Date:

04/12/2024

Closing Date:

4/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

**Promotional Opportunity**

**This is an internal recruitment only for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees**

The successful candidate in this position will lead, oversee, and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the inspection and enforcement of applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, and refrigeration codes for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. They will ensure the safety of buildings and structures by controlling the design, construction, alteration, and quality of materials used and perform a variety of technical tasks related to their assigned areas of responsibility.

This recruitment will establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

Examples of Essential Functions

Lead, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for inspection and enforcement of applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration codes for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings; participate in performing the most complex work of the unit. Train assigned employees in their areas of work including building inspection methods, procedures, and techniques. Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Prepare written reports, issue notices to correct code violations, issue "stop work" notices and testify in court regarding violations. Conduct on-site inspections of existing buildings and new construction; determine if construction methods and materials are being used in compliance with established ordinances, building codes and approved plans and specifications. Confer with the general public, contractors, engineers and architects in the performance of inspection activities; schedule inspections, explain code requirements and provide final sign-off approval of projects. Investigate complaints and conduct inspections of existing buildings to determine if hazardous or illegal conditions exist; document building code violations; obtain proper zonings for properties in question; recommend modifications to rectify violations and/or meet requirements to conform with applicable standards. Assist in resolving disputes between property owners and the City; provide interpretations and applications of building codes, local ordinances, and state statutes. Conduct assessments of buildings after various events, including floods and earthquakes, to determine structural stability and general safety conditions of buildings; determine if buildings can be re-occupied. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection and code compliance. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Establish priorities and prepare daily work schedule to effectively coincide with construction requirements and not impede schedule cost. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.

Education/Training:

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized training in the building trades and/or code enforcement.

Experience:

Three years of responsible building inspection, compliance, construction, or enforcement experience at a level comparable to a Combination Inspector.
License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid driver's license. Possession of both residential and commercial certificates in the specialties of electrical, mechanical, building, and plumbing. Certifications must be from an accredited agency (ICBO, ICC, BOCA, or other related and legally recognized agencies).

**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**

Supplemental Information

To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at

www.reno.gov/jobs

by April 21

, 2024

at

11:59

p.m. PT.

If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at ******** .

Examination Process: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of an online Emotional Intelligence Profile and a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows.

Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 100%

Emotional Intelligence Profile = Informational purposes only

Online Assessment Details:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessment once the recruitment has closed. The Emotional Intelligence Profile will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete it online at their convenience during the designated testing window.

The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on April 21, 2024.

Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity.

The assessment must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked

"QUESTIONS"

on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
"See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
TIP:

It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.

Testing Accommodation:
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation, that request must be made to the Chief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement.

Employee/Veteran Preference (In the event of Tie Scores):

On promotional examinations, in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, an employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.

Seniority Points:

Employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:

The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.

Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.

Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

QUESTIONS/UPDATES:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or ******** .

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.

Please use this

Health and Welfare Benefit Link

to learn more about the City of Reno's great employee benefit plans and wellness programs.

01

Minimum Qualification Review

The following questions are a required part of your application for

Senior Building Inspector . Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed on the job posting.

All information provided in your answers must be included for verification in the work experience section of your application and may be substantiated further by the City of Reno. Failure to provide a truthful response to all questions will be grounds for disqualification and you will not be considered further in the hiring process for this position.

By checking "I understand", you certify that you have read and agree to the above statement.

I understand

02

Are you a current classified City of Reno employee?

Yes
No

03

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Yes
No

04

Do you have specialized training in the building trades and/or code enforcement?

Yes
No

05

Select all of the areas in which you have gained specialized training or taken college level courses relevant to this position beyond a high school diploma or equivalent.

At least one year or more of on the job training in the building trades and/or code enforcement.
College level (including trade schools) course work in the building trades and/or code enforcement.
None of the above

06

Which of the following best describes your qualifying paid work experience?

I have less than three years of increasingly responsible building inspection, compliance, construction, or enforcement experience at a level comparable to a Combination Inspector.
I have three years or more of increasingly responsible building inspection, compliance, construction, or enforcement experience at a level comparable to a Combination Inspector.

07

Provide a list of employers where you gained your qualifying paid work experience from the work experience section of your application. Include the name of the employer, your title, the amount of time you worked in the position (full-time equivalent), the work you performed and your level of responsibility.

This information must be provided in order to continue in the screening process,

"See Resume" or "See Application" as a response may be grounds for disqualification.

08

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Yes
No

09

Select all of the following valid certifications you currently possess. Certifications must be from an accredited agency (ICBO, ICC, BOCA, or other related and legally recognized agencies). In order to receive credit for your certifications, you must attach a copy of each.

Residential Electrical
Residential Mechanical
Residential Building
Residential Plumbing
Commercial Electrical
Commercial Mechanical
Commercial Building
Commercial Plumbing
Other
None of the above

10

Please list any additional nationally recognized certifications you possess, which are not listed above.

11

Training and Experience Evaluation

The following section of the Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the Civil Service test for this position and must be completed online at the time of application. Questionnaires submitted as an attachment to the online application will not be considered. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. All responses must be verified by the applicant in the work experience section of this application.

We will not score references such as "See Resume/Application" as a response.

Do you certify that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

Yes
No

12

Which of the following best describes the greatest number of employees (including contractors) you have acted as a "lead" to for at least one year? "Lead" is defined as having lead or senior level experience, providing guidance and leadership, and being the "go-to" person.

I have no "lead" experience
1 to 3 employees
4 to 6 employees
7 to 10 employees
11 or more employees

13

Which of the following best describes the greatest number of employees (not including contractors) you have been responsible for directly supervising for at least one year?

I have no supervisory experience
1 to 3 employees
4 to 6 employees
7 to 10 employees
11 or more employees

14

Select all of the areas in which you have at least one year of full time equivalent professional supervisory responsibilities.

Candidate interviews and hiring decisions
Review and approval of work assignments
Work prioritization and delegation of projects
Performance appraisals
Employee discipline including termination recommendations
None of the above

15

If applicable, and to receive credit, support your response to the previous question by providing a brief description of the work you have performed related to each of the selections you made.

16

Select all of the following training and development areas in which you have practical work experience related to building inspection and/or current construction methods.

I have facilitated one on one trainings
I have facilitated group trainings
I have developed training materials or "how-to" guides
I have no training and development experience

17

If applicable, and to receive credit, support your response to the previous question by providing a brief description of the work you have performed related to each of the selections you made.

18

Use the information found in the following scenario and instructions to answer this question.

Scenario: You receive a call from a disgruntled contractor who states that an inspector is overriding an already approved set of building plans. The plans show a detail that appears not to be code compliant and your inspector made the correct code call even though the plans went through the plan review process and were approved.

Instructions: Draft a response to the contractor to diffuse the situation. Make sure to address the inspector's code call. Both the content of the response and the proper use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. will be evaluated.

Required Question
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