PLANS EXAMINER 2 - FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

　　APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $60,635.52 to $90,180.72 PAY GRADE: 36

　　For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

　　In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

　　JOB INFORMATION

　　Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancyDepartment: Public Safety (http://dps.nv.gov/)

　　Division: Fire Marshal

　　Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

　　Job Class Code: 11.508

　　RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

　　Announcement Number: 45983

　　Open to all qualified persons.

　　Posted 01/19/2024

　　Close Date: 02/02/2024

　　Recruiter:

　　KARI HOLCOMB

　　Phone: (775)684-4475

　　Email: [email protected]

　　Applications accepted for another 5 Days 2 Hrs 26 Mins

　　The Position

　　Plans Examiners review for fire and life safety the preliminary and final working drawings of new and remodeled buildings, paint spray booths and aboveground tanks in accordance with State regulations and adopted codes.

　　Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. Reviews include architectural, mechanical, and electrical systems, automatic fire protection systems, fire alarm and extinguishing systems, and kitchen hood and duct systems. Determine construction type(s), occupancy classifications, hazardous materials classifications for high-piled storage areas, types of fire protection systems required, and applicable provisions of relevant codes; apply regulations adopted by State and local agencies for regulated facilities such as childcare, group care, hospitals, schools, and penal institutions. Identify corrective action needed, and write reports to inform the applicant, other State agencies, and building and fire officials in relevant jurisdictions; discuss findings with applicants as needed; conduct predesign conferences with building and fire officials, State agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners for major building projects; research and evaluate whether requested variances demonstrate equivalent protection to that required by code; recommend response to State Fire Marshal on requests for waivers and variances. Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, State agencies, building officials, fire service personnel, and property owners regarding the application and interpretation of adopted/recognized codes and regulations in the State Fire Marshal?s jurisdiction; provide training in new regulations, codes, building codes materials, etc., for local building and fire jurisdictions as needed including the International Fire Code, International Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and the National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards.

　　Maintain updated awareness of fire and life safety systems, codes, construction materials and methods by attending conferences and seminars, and researching performance tests and listings by recognized testing laboratories for fire detection, fire alarm, fire retardant, fire protection and fire extinguishing products; participate in maintaining a current library of approved products used in building construction for fie and life safety. Conduct site inspections of buildings and facilities as requested by Operations Section, Building/Fire Officials, or applicant; assist in duties of other sections in the State Fire Marshal Division as assigned. Draft and recommend amendments to existing regulation based on changes to adopted standards consistent with nationally recognized practices; assist in the adoption of model codes into State Fire Marshal regulation; consult with code originating organizations including the International Code Council and National Fire Protection Association to resolve problems with code applications. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

　　To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/

　　To Qualify:

　　In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

　　Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

　　Two years of plans examination experience for a local or State jurisdiction acquired after attainment of ICC certification as a Plans Examiner and certification as a Fire Inspector I. The required experience must have involved the use of regulations and adopted building and fire codes and standards or the equivalent, and performance of complex plans review for general construction and common engineered facilities; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience as described above; OR one year as a Plans Examiner I in Nevada State service.Special Requirements

　　Certification as both a Plans Examiner and a Fire Inspector I by the International Code Council (ICC) is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment at the Plans Examiner III-Fire & Life Safety and Plans Examiner II-Fire & Life Safety. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.Additional Position Criteria

　　A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.The Examination

　　Application Evaluation Exam

　　The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

　　INFORMATIONAL LINKS

　　For more information about state employment, visit the following:

　　Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

　　Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

　　Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

　　More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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　　Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

　　Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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