SUPERVISING BUILDING PERMIT SPECIALIST

Clark County; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark County Building Department seeks a Supervising Building Permit Specialist to lead a team through the permit process, resolve complex permitting challenges and deliver excellent service to contractors, developers, design professionals and the public.

This role demands a proactive, solutions‑oriented leader who can balance operations with customer service, develop staff, ensure consistency, and drive efficiency in a fast‑paced environment, contributing to Clark County's growth.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: High school diploma and four years of full-time experience in receiving plans, collecting fees, and supporting building permits; college training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a work unit handling building permits and related tasks.
• Provide input on personnel actions and evaluations; coach staff as required.
• Offer information on permitting processes to developers, contractors, and the public.
• Receive plans, perform preliminary reviews, and coordinate plan review with other departments.
• Ensure required permits and documentation are obtained prior to issuance of permits.
• Operate databases and reports related to plan submittals and tracking.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; 4 years permit experience

College-level training in pre-engineering or construction technology desirable

Job description

About The Position

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Supervising Building Permit Specialist position. Serving one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most exciting regions, the Building Department is at the center of extraordinary development, processing tens of thousands of permits annually and supporting billions of dollars in construction activity throughout Clark County. In this key leadership role, you will supervise and develop a team responsible for navigating the building permit process, resolving complex permitting challenges, ensuring consistency and efficiency, and delivering exceptional service to contractors, developers, design professionals, and the public. This position requires a leader who can balance operational demands with outstanding customer service while building a high-performing team. If you are an innovative, solutions-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a visible impact on the future of Southern Nevada, this is your opportunity to lead where growth happens and where the "Excitement is Building".

About The Position

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Supervising Building Permit Specialist position. Serving one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most exciting regions, the Building Department is at the center of extraordinary development, processing tens of thousands of permits annually and supporting billions of dollars in construction activity throughout Clark County. In this key leadership role, you will supervise and develop a team responsible for navigating the building permit process, resolving complex permitting challenges, ensuring consistency and efficiency, and delivering exceptional service to contractors, developers, design professionals, and the public. This position requires a leader who can balance operational demands with outstanding customer service while building a high-performing team. If you are an innovative, solutions-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a visible impact on the future of Southern Nevada, this is your opportunity to lead where growth happens and where the "Excitement is Building".

PLEASE NOTE: The Clark County Building Department supports employee development by providing training and covering approved, job-related certification and examination costs, including ICC certifications required for successful performance of the position and career advancement, in accordance with County policy.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Clark County Building Department located at 4701 W. Russell Road, Las Vegas NV, 89118,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, inspection services for conformity to the State of Nevada and the adopted Model Codes. As 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. For more information regarding this career opportunity with the Clark County Building Department, please visit the department web page at: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/building___fire_prevention/

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND four (4) years of full-time experience in receiving plans, collecting fees and providing support to a building permit or similar setting. College level training in pre-engineering or construction technology is desirable. Prior lead or supervisory experience required.

Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

All qualifying education and each 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. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides supervision, training and work review to a work unit; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
• Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters; may sign evaluation forms and counsel employees as required.
• Provides information regarding building permitting and basic plan review processes and procedures to developers, contractors, property owners and the public at a service counter or over the telephone.
• Receives plans and other building documents for review; performs preliminary plan review for content and to ensure that they are complete and contain required information for submittal and review; coordinates the tracking of plan checking by other departments and agencies.
• Coordinates plan review with other departments and agencies; ensures that all required permits and documentation is received prior to permit issuance.
• Performs difficult, complex technical and/or specialized office support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills and a knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the Building and Safety department.
• Uses a computer to enter plan submittal data and develop and manage databases and/or spreadsheet files and report formats.
• Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports regarding the building permit process.
• Organizes, maintains and purges various departmental files; develops indexing systems; photocopies and microfilms information as required.
• Routes plans to required departments and agencies for review; tracks review status.
• 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.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, 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.