Senior Building Inspector & Code Compliance Leader

Storey, County of (NV); Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Storey County seeks an advanced Building Inspector to lead inspection services and plan reviews under the Building Official. The role requires extensive experience with commercial and non-commercial structures, code enforcement, and plan checking across IBC, NRS, NAC, and local ordinances.

The candidate must hold relevant ICC certifications, meet education requirements, and demonstrate leadership capabilities with a track record in inspection and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 32 college credits in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Valid ICC Residential or Commercial Inspector Certification and/or Plans Examiner Certification required at time of hire.
• At least five years of progressive professional inspection experience.
• Must obtain Accessibility Plans Examiner/Inspector Certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain Building Trade Code Specialist Certification within 18 months of hire.
• Must obtain county-sponsored Essential Management Skills Certificate within 12 months of hire.
• Valid Nevada Driver License for vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and maintain the building inspection function under the Building Official.
• Perform skilled inspections and plan reviews for commercial and non-commercial structures.
• Enforce codes based on IBC, NRS, NAC, Storey County ordinances and related regulations.
• Review plans and conduct field inspections for new and existing buildings and alterations.
• May supervise one or more subordinates as needed and lead project work.

Skills

Code enforcement

Building inspections

Plan review

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

ICC Residential/Commercial Inspector Certification

Plans Examiner Certification

Building Trade Code Specialist Certification

Accessibility Plans Examiner/Inspector Certification

Essential Management Skills Certificate

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Storey County seeks an advanced Building Inspector to lead inspection services and plan reviews under the Building Official. The role requires extensive experience with commercial and non-commercial structures, code enforcement, and plan checking across IBC, NRS, NAC, and local ordinances.

The candidate must hold relevant ICC certifications, meet education requirements, and demonstrate leadership capabilities with a track record in inspection and regulatory compliance.