Combination Inspector

City-of-Reno,-N; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Reno is seeking a qualified Building Inspector to enforce building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration codes for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. The inspector will review plans, conduct on-site inspections, issue notices to correct code violations, and testify in court when required.

The position is internal to current classified City of Reno employees and may establish a list for future vacancies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training in building trades and/or code enforcement.
• Two years of responsible building inspection, compliance, construction, or enforcement experience.
• Valid driver's license and dual residential/commercial certifications in electrical, mechanical, building, and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and enforce building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration codes for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings; issue notices to correct violations and testify in court as needed.
• Conduct on-site inspections of existing buildings and new construction for compliance with codes and approved plans.
• Consult with the public, contractors, and city departments; schedule inspections and provide final sign-off approvals.
• Investigate complaints, document violations, obtain proper zonings, and review plans for unpermitted work.
• Assist in resolving disputes between property owners and the City; provide interpretations of codes and ordinances.
• Assess buildings after events to determine safety, stability, and re-occupancy suitability; stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Building inspection

Code enforcement

Report writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Specialized training in building trades or code enforcement

Job description

Promotional Opportunity

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

The successful candidate in this position will inspect and enforce applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration codes for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings; ensure the safety of buildings and structures by controlling the design, construction, alteration and quality of materials used. They will also perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

We currently haveone vacancyin theDevelopment ServicesDepartment in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.

This is an internal recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees.

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.

• Inspect and enforce applicable building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and refrigeration codes for commercial, residential, and industrial buildings for building permits and business licenses; prepare written reports, issue notices to correct building code violations, issue "stop work" notices/fines 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, City departments, 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. Review plans to confirm unpermitted work and building code violations are permitted properly.
• 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, including Service Now inquiries, in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Establish priorities, perform research and prepare daily work schedule to effectively coincide with construction requirements and not impede schedule cost.
• Perform related duties as required.

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

Education/Training

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in the building trades and/or code enforcement.

Work Experience

Two years of responsible building inspection, compliance, construction, or enforcement experience.

License/Certification

• 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.

Application deadline: August 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Application Preparation

A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

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 a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

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. Answersare 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 within two weeks of the job posting closing.

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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.

Contact Information

Reports (Rule XV, Section 2) Applicants are responsible for keeping the Reno Civil Service Commission informed of their current contact information, including phone number, email, and mailing address.

Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores

Promotional Examinations (Rule VIII, Section 7): If two or more employees earn the same final score (including seniority points), veterans’ preference will be applied if any of the tied employees have submitted proof of an honorable military discharge. This preference is only used to break ties. If a tie still remains, it will be broken based on seniority in the current classification. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application.

Seniority Points

Classified 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.

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.

Probationary Period

Certification of Eligibles, Appointments, and Probation (Rule VII, Section 12)

Classified employees who are newly hired, promoted, reclassified, transferred, or who voluntarily demote to a lower position are subject to a probation period.

The only exception is if an employee chooses to voluntarily demote back to the exact job they previously held within 24 months of being promoted.

Questions and Updates

Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at [phone] or [e-mail].

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.