Job Details

Salary: $98,924.80 - $128,627.20 Annually
Location : Reno, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 60002111 (03/2026)
Department: Community Services Department
Division: CSD Plan & Dev
Opening Date: 03/17/2026
Closing Date: 4/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Information

Under general supervision, supervises building inspection staff; provides direction to staff on the more difficult and complex inspection, code interpretation and enforcement problems; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum Qualifications

Five years of building inspection and code enforcement experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License Or Certificate
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Must possess an ICC or equivalent Residential Building Inspector (B1) certification, Residential Electrical Inspector (E1) certification, Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1) certification, Residential Plumbing Inspector (P1) certification, AND two additional certifications in Commercial building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing from a recognized code organization or agency at the time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

A Combination Residential Inspector (R5) certification or equivalent will be accepted in lieu of the B1, E1, M1 and P1 individual certifications, and a Combination Commercial Inspector (C5) certification or equivalent will be accepted in lieu of the two commercial certifications. The remaining two Commercial certifications must be obtained within one year of appointment. Certifications must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

The Ideal Candidate Will
• Have strong knowledge of ICC model codes, ordinances, statutes, and building regulations adopted by Washoe County, with the ability to interpret and apply code requirements in the field.
• Have demonstrated inspection experience with multi-family and commercial construction, including the ability to perform and assist with complex inspections.
• Have a thorough understanding of building inspection processes, procedures, and documentation practices.
• Have excellent leadership skills and the ability to supervise field inspectors, including coordinating workloads, scheduling staff, and maintaining consistent inspection services.
• Have a strong desire to serve the Washoe County community.
• Have the ability to mentor, train, and evaluate inspection staff, including preparation of performance evaluations and technical guidance.
• Have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to tactfully and effectively navigate complex and difficult scenarios.
• Have excellent communication, organizational, and administrative skills, with the ability to support inspection operations and effectively engage contractors, design professionals, and the public under the direction of the Building Official.
Conditions of Employment

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Building Inspection Supervisor position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next

1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications. Written appeals should be submitted via email to the assigned Human Resources Business Partner using the contact information listed on this job announcement.

2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the Building Inspection Supervisor position will be placed on an unranked eligible list. The examination is waived for this recruitment in accordance with the Washoe County Personnel Handbook 5.160.
Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook 5.160 - waiver of examination. The director of human resources may waive examination for those classes requiring specific training, education, certification, licensure, experience or when there are an insufficient number of qualified candidates.

3. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be placed on an unranked eligible list for the department to interview upon the close of the recruitment Once referred, candidates will be contacted by email or telephone.

4. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:

• "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
• "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
• "Account" to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link:

Questions: Alma Parel
...@washoecounty.gov
775-###-####
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

• Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Longevity Pay
• Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
• Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2025 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
• There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
• Nevada does not have state or local income tax*

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Human Resources evaluates your eligibility for the position by assessing the minimum qualifications based on the experience you describe in your application. A resume cannot be substituted for a complete application, and writing "See Attached Resume" is not acceptable. To be considered, you must thoroughly document your qualifying education and experience in the designated sections of the application, including: the "Education" section; the "Work Experience" section; and the "Certificates and Licenses" section (when applicable). For each job listed, provide a detailed and specific list of duties. These responsibilities will be carefully reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate they meet these qualifications or who submit a blank or incomplete application may not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess an ICC or equivalent Residential Building Inspector (B1) certification, Residential Electrical Inspector(E1) certification, Residential Mechanical Inspector (M1) certification, Residential Plumbing Inspector (P1)certification, AND two additional certifications in Commercial building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing from arecognized code organization?

• Yes
• No

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