Building Inspector*

Building Inspector*

Salary

$38.87 - $46.84 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1314JUL26-TC-TAJ

Department

Building & Fire Safety/Dev Services Center

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

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 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 six (6) months or up to (1) year depending on current employment status.

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.

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.
• Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) 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

• 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, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan

• 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

Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements

Click here to learn more about the department of Building & Fire Safety

Click here to learn more about the Development Services Center

Click here to see what its like to live in/visit Henderson

Minimum Qualifications

• 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" drivers 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

Required Documents/Assessment Information

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%) - Tuesday, August 11, 2026

(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%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employees wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage

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

• 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

WORK WEEK

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

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

• 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

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• 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:

Employment Information

• Employment Dates: All dates listed for each employer are accurate. End dates are provided for positions I no longer hold.
• Current Employer: My current employer is included in my work experience.
• Contract Work: If I work(ed) for a contractor, the contractor is listed as my employer.
• Multiple Positions: Each position held at the same employer is listed separately, with corresponding start and end dates.

Application Requirements

• Required Documents: All additional required documents are attached to the application using the instructions linked here
• I have not listed "see resume" or "refer to application" in any section.

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, understand, and agree to the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No (NOTE: By answering no, I understand that my application may be disqualified from consideration.)

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 a current City of Henderson employee

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education? This must match the education section of your profile above.

• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• I have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and have completed some college credits.
• I have an Associate's Degree.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher.
• I do not have any of the diplomas or degrees listed above.

04

For each degree you have earned or are currently pursuing, list the degree type, area of study, and the total number of units or credits completed (if the degree is still in progress). If you do not have any degrees, 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 list each position where you gained your professional level experience in building trades. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

07

How many years of full-time 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 list each position where you gained your professional level experience performing inspections for a government or private agency. For each position where you gained this experience, please use the following format: 1. Employer Name 2. Job Title 3. Dates of Employment If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A. Note: The work experience section of your application must include all relevant job duties. The positions listed below will be compared to the work experience section and will be utilized to evaluate qualifications.

09

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.

10

Please indicate any of the following certifications you currently possess - check all that apply.

• International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector
• Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI) Residential Electrical Inspector OR International Code Council (ICC) Residential Electrical Inspector
• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) OR International Code Council (ICC) Residential Mechanical Inspector
• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) OR International Code Council (ICC) Residential Plumbing Inspector
• International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector
• Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI) Commercial Electrical Inspector OR International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Electrical Inspector
• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) OR International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Mechanical Inspector
• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) OR International Code Council (ICC) Commercial 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

11

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.

12

Have you successfully completed the City of Hendersons Apprenticeship (Competency Based Training Program) in Building Inspections?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" drivers license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?

• Yes
• No

14

Please describe in detail your experience using inspection database software. If none, please enter N/A.

15

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.

16

If hired for this position, do you acknowledge and understand that you 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? Please note that all required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained at incumbents expense.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Henderson

Phone 702-267-1940

702-267-1900