Building Inspector II — Code Compliance & Safety Expert

City of Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Reno is seeking an internal candidate for a Building Inspector role in Development Services. The successful applicant will inspect and enforce building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes for light commercial and residential properties, ensuring safety and compliance with plans and ordinances.

Requirements include a high school diploma with specialized training, two years of inspection experience, and a valid driver's license with multiple certifications in residential and at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; specialized training in building trades and/or code enforcement.
• Two years of responsible building inspection, compliance, construction, or enforcement experience.
• Valid driver's license; residential inspection certificates in electrical, mechanical, building, and plumbing; at least one commercial inspection certificate in electrical, mechanical, building, and/or plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and enforce building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, codes for light commercial and residential building permits and business licenses; issue correction/nonces and testify in court as needed.
• Conduct on-site inspections of existing buildings, determine compliance with ordinances, codes and approved plans.
• Advise contractors and citizens on residential building codes and ordinances to resolve issues before approval.
• Meet with public, contractors, city departments, engineers, and architects on inspection projects.
• Assist in resolving disputes between property owners and the City; interpret and apply building codes and local/state requirements.
• Assess buildings after events (floods, earthquakes) to determine safety and occupancy eligibility.
• Investigate complaints, document code violations, and recommend modifications; ensure conformance to standards.
• Attend professional meetings to stay current with trends in building inspection and code compliance.
• Respond to public inquiries; provide information; resolve complaints promptly.

Skills

Building inspections

Code enforcement

Report writing

Public safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized training in building trades

Job description

The City of Reno is seeking an internal candidate for a Building Inspector role in Development Services. The successful applicant will inspect and enforce building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes for light commercial and residential properties, ensuring safety and compliance with plans and ordinances.

Requirements include a high school diploma with specialized training, two years of inspection experience, and a valid driver's license with multiple certifications in residential and at