Senior Engineer/Architect (Structural And Geotechnical)

Salary: $40.06 - $62.10 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 26181X
Department: Building
Opening Date: 02/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
ABOUT THE POSITION
The is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Engineer/Architect position. This position provides professional leadership and expert assistance to professional and technical support staff in the area of Geotechnical Plan Review, Structural Plan Review, and/or Quality Assurance. The selected candidate will perform professional level engineering review of geotechnical reports, structural calculations, plans, inspection reports, and other related documents for a variety of projects including those of a difficult, complex, and/or time sensitive nature.
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, and inspection services. A 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.
This is an open and continuous recruitment. Applications received by March 5th will be screened, and candidates meeting minimum requirements may receive notification the week of March 11th. Applications received after March 5, 2024 will be periodically screened for minimum qualifications and notification dates will vary.
Applicants for this role must hold a professional engineer or architect registration in the State of Nevada. If you are currently registered in another state, acquiring Nevada registration is mandatory within one (1) year from the date of hire. Applications submitted without a copy of candidates' engineer or architect registration are incomplete and will not be considered.
Proof of required registration may be submitted in the following ways.

1. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
2. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to Kelly Ewing at kelly.ewing@clarkcountynv.gov

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture AND four (4) years of full-time professional level plan checking, design and/or field project management experience. Equivalency may be considered for registered architects.
Qualifying education and 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.
Licensing and Certification: Possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess registration as a professional engineer or architect in the State of Nevada at time of application. If registered in another state, must obtain Nevada registration within one (1) year of date of hire.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides professional, consultive assistance and advice to engineering, plan check, building inspection and related staff in areas of expertise.
• May provide training and work review to staff or a project basis.
• Reviews and examines plans, computer-generated and manual calculations and related documents for residential, commercial, industrial and amusement rides and related resort projects for compliance with codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Confers with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to explain codes, regulations and procedures.
• Provides program management from conception to completion on specified construction or renovation projects.
• Monitors developments in the construction field; identifies needed changes to codes and regulations; evaluates alternatives, drafts recommended changes and/or recommends methods to meet codes using new technology.
• Maintains liaison with other County departments, various utility, governmental agency and County departmental staff; ensures that building codes are met in assigned projects.
• Directs the maintenance of and maintains accurate records and files and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports and correspondence.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Assists in preparing litigation documentation and may testify in court as an expert witness.
• Works with property owners to obtain easements and other cooperative agreements.
• Develops, implements and interprets policies and procedures related to area of assignment.
• Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit various County work sites.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; strength and stamina to inspect various construction projects and facilities; 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 1-6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Which describes your highest 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)
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
List all degrees received that are directly related to the position (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
03
Indicate your full-time professional experience with plan checking, design and/or field project management.

• No Experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• More than 5 years

04
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 3. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
05
Please indicate which professional registration you currently hold.

• Architect
• Engineer
• Does not apply

06
Please attach a copy of your professional engineer or professional architect registration to your application. Applications submitted without a copy will be considered incomplete.

• A copy of my professional engineer registration is attached.
• A copy of my professional architect registration is attached.
• I am not registered as a professional engineer or professional architect.

07
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.

08
This recruitment may be used to fill positions working in different units of the Building Department. Please select from the list below any of the units you would like to be considered for (select all that apply).

• Geotechnical Plan Review
• Quality Assurance
• Structural Plan Review
• None of the above

09
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.

10
Indicate your full-time professional experience reviewing grading plans to the International Building Code.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

11
Indicate your full-time professional experience reviewing pad certifications and final grading reports to the International Building Code.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

12
Indicate your full-time professional experience reviewing geotechnical reports to the International Builiding Code.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

13
Indicate your full-time professional experience performing geotechnical design.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

14
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 12-13. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below).
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
15
Indicate your full-time professional experience performing structural design.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

16
Indicate your full-time professional experience performing structural plan review.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

17
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 15-16. ...