ASSISTANT MANAGER BUILDING PERMITS

ASSISTANT MANAGER BUILDING PERMITS

Salary $44.59

• $65.85 Hourly Location Clark County
• Las Vegas, NV Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number 31215 Department Building Division Bldg&Safety Opening Date 05/05/2026 Closing Date 6/2/2026 5:01 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Building Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Assistant Manager Building Permits position. This position oversees operations that support some of the most complex and high-profile development projects in the nation. In this role, you will guide a team responsible for permit intake, plan review coordination, issuance, and fee assessment while ensuring compliance with building codes, County ordinances, and regulatory standards. As part of the leadership team, you will drive efficiency, elevate customer service, and develop staff in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. This role will directly influence the safety, quality, and progress of construction across the region. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of building codes and permitting processes, along with proven experience leading Building Department teams.

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 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:

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a field related to the work AND five (5) years of demonstrated full-time experience in a permit environment which has involved dealing with the public and the explanation of complex policies and procedures, including two (2) years in a supervisory role. Experience in coordinating complex information systems activities is desirable. 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

Plans, organizes, administers, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of building permit, plan submittal, inspection scheduling, records, and associated technical and office support staff. Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required. Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division; assists in the preparation and administration of the division's budget. Provides complex technical assistance and policy and procedure interpretation to staff and the public involved with the building permit process. Coordinates interdepartmental activities involved with the permitting process with those of other department and County agencies. Assists staff with the resolution of complex or difficult situations; confers with and represents the department with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and others to give information regarding fees, regulations and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Contributes to the overall quality of the division's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures. Directs the conduct of and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations. Maintains and directs the maintenance of accurate records, logs and files of plans, plan review status and work performed. Monitors technical developments and legislation related to the building permit process; recommends procedural or ordinance changes as appropriate. Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of reports, correspondence, informational materials, policies, procedures and a variety of written materials. May drive a motor vehicle to attend off-site meetings and visit other job sites.

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. Must be capable of traveling to and from various county locations to attend meetings and visit job sites. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options More Money in Your Pocket 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement No Social Security Deduction No State Income Taxes Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered

• Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) Medical
• Employer pays 90% of premium Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse
• no employee cost Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health Retiree insurance
• eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance
• Employer Paid AD&D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include: 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Holiday Leave Other leave options Catastrophic Leave Parental Leave
• Up to 90 days Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include Guardian
• Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Trustmark
• Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. Sunlife Financial
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance TASC
• Flexible Spending Account
• FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available Morgan Stanley
• Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center
• $12/month
• Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01 The following questions 1-6 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area). Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate's expense.) Some High School High School Diploma or GED Trade School or Technical Degree Some College (1-29 semester credits) Some College (30-59 semester credits) Some College (60-89 semester credits) Some College (90-120+ semester credits) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher None of the above 02 List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).

College/University:

Did you graduate:

College Major/Minor:

Semester Credits Completed:

Degree Received:

03 Indicate your full-time professional experience in a permit environment which has involved dealing with the public and the explanation of complex policies and procedures. No Experience Less than 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years 5 to 6 years 6 to 7 years 7 to 8 years 8 to 9 years More than 9 years 04 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

05 Indicate your full-time professional experience in a supervisory role. No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 3 years 3 to 4 years 4 to 5 years More than 5 years 06 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 5. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

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07 The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area) B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application; C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer; D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points; E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process; F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. 08 Indicate your full-time professional experience managing and/or supervising a team in a permit environment that includes plans examiners, permitting and/or administrative staff. No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 5 years 5 to 8 years More than 8 years 09 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 8. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

10 Indicate your full-time professional experience working for or closely with a county or local government, specifically in a building permit setting explaining complex policies and procedures to the public. No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 5 years 5 to 8 years More than 8 years 11 Indicate your full-time professional experience working in the private sector and coordinating with multiple departments or agencies that are involved with the building permit process. No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 5 years 5 to 8 years More than 8 years 12 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 10-11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

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13 Indicate your full-time professional experience using electronic processing and reviews for construction permit management. No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 5 years 5 to 8 years More than 8 years 14 Indicate your full-time professional experience using any type of building permit tracking and time management software. No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 5 years 5 to 8 years More than 8 years 15 Indicate your full-time professional experience coordinating with complex informational systems related to the building permit setting to include application submittal, plan processing and permit issuance. No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 5 years 5 to 8 years More than 8 years 16 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 13-15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

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17 Indicate your full-time professional experience developing goals, work standards, processes and procedures related to building permits. No Experience Less than 2 years 2 to 5 years 5 to 8 years More than 8 years 18 Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 17. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

19 Do you currently hold a valid driver's license? Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license. Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state. No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license. Required Question Employer Clark County Address 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791 Phone (702)455-4565 Website http://www.clarkcountynv.gov