Combination Plans Examiner*

Salary: $40.59 - $49.32 Hourly
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0671MAR23-TC-DMK
Department: Community Development and Services
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 3/18/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.
This recruitment will remain open until filled, and may close without notice at any time after the initial 14 day period. Assessments will occur on an ongoing basis.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy within the series of Combination Plans Examiner 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, reviews building and structural plans and specifications for conformance to building codes, and local ordinances, and performs related duties as required.
The first review of applications will take place on Monday, March 18, 2024.
** NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
• Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, regular full-time current employees successfully completing the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.
• Probationary full-time, part-time and temporary employees who have worked at least three (3) continuous months with the CITY may apply for this recruitment. These employees and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate lists, each of which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by full-time employees, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified probationary full-time, regular part-time and temporary employees. If the vacancy is not filled using either of these two lists, the next opportunity is to hire external candidates.
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What does the City of Henderson offer?

• A four (4) day work week
• A robust benefits package, with more information found here, including a generous number of leave days and holidays
• The City of Henderson is part of the Nevada Public Employee Retirement Systems (NV PERS) and makes PERS contributions on the employee's behalf. More information pertaining to NV PERS can be found here, at the State of Nevada's PERS website.
• No state income tax or social security tax
• Currently, Teamster employees earn a Medical Benefit Allowance in the same amount as their monthly insurance premium, and as such, there is no cost for insurance coverage. Teamster employees also have access to the Teamsters Local 14 Family Wellness Centers, which offers plan members high-quality, confidential primary care services, access to certain prescription drugs, and lab work at no out-of-pocket cost to members and enrolled dependents. There are two Family Wellness Center locations, one in Henderson and one in the Northwest part of the valley.
• Typical working hours for this position will be Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week; at least 50% of work time must be spent in-person onsite.
• Work schedules and remote work opportunities are subject to change.
• This option for remote work is only available for incumbents who have completed their probationary/qualifying period.

External candidates (concurrent only), probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED AT ALL LEVELS WITHIN THE COMBINATION PLANS EXAMINER SERIES

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Two (2) years of full time experience as a Building or Fire Plans Examiner or
• Four (4) years of experience as a Building or Fire Inspector or
• Registration as a professional architect or engineer (at time of application) or
• Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as Building Plans Examiner (at time of application).
• 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
• Desirable: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
• Desirable: Registration by the State of Nevada as a Professional Engineer or Architect

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED AT EACH LEVEL WITHIN THE COMBINATION PLANS EXAMINER SERIES
Combination Plans Examiner (Hourly Pay Range: $40.59 - $46.48) - No additional certification requirements
Combination Plans Examiner 1 (Hourly Pay Range: $41.41 - $47.42) - Must possess one (1) of the core certifications and one (1) of the supplemental certifications listed below
Combination Plans Examiner 2 (Hourly Pay Range: $42.23 - $48.36) - Must possess two (2) of the core certifications and two (2) of the supplemental certifications listed below
Combination Plans Examiner 3 (Hourly Pay Range: $43.08 - $49.32) - Must possess all three (3) of the core certifications and all three (3) of the supplemental certifications listed below
Core Certifications:International Code Council (ICC) / International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) Electrical Plans Examiner
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Mechanical Plans Examiner
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Plumbing Plans Examiner
Supplemental Certifications:International Code Council (ICC) Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
International Code Council (ICC) Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Current International Code Council (ICC) Certificate as a Building Plans Examiner
3) Current Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect (if applicable)
4) Current Core Certifications and/or 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:
Additional assessments may take place as needed until the position is filled.
The first review of applications will take place on Monday, March 18, 2024.
Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Monday, March 25, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Selection Interview - Wednesday, March 27, 2024
(Top Scoring 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
INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision.
• Employer paid Long Term Disability.
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance - $75,000 Life Insurance on employee.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%.

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid Membership in the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages.
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:

• The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform.
• A shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear safety shoes.

PAID LEAVE

• 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.

Sick Leave

• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire.

Bereavement Leave

• 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.

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Two (2) floating holidays per year.

WORK WEEK

• Four day, 9.5 hour work day, 38 hour work week.
• Three day, 12 hour work day, 38 hour work week for certain positions.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401A Deferred Compensation Plan (new/re-hired employees only)
• IRC125 Plan Flexible Benefits Plan
• Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• Employee Network Membership

Revised 07/18
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
Which best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees.

03
Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
04
How many years of full-time professional level experience as a Building or Fire Plans Examiner 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 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years

05
How many years of full-time professional level experience as a Building or Fire Inspector do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualific...