*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Fire Safety Plans Examiner II. in the Department of Community Development and Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.**

Under general supervision, performs journey level technical work reviewing plans for compliance with fire codes, building codes, and Federal, State, and Local regulations, and performs related duties as required.

** NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
• Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, regular full-time current employees successfully completing the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.

• Probationary full-time, part-time and temporary employees who have worked at least three (3) continuous months with the CITY may apply for this recruitment. These employees and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate lists, each of which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by full-time employees, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified probationary full-time, regular part-time and temporary employees. If the vacancy is not filled using either of these two lists, the next opportunity is to hire external candidates.

What does the City of Henderson offer?

• A four (4) day work week
• A robust benefits package, with more information found here, including a generous number of leave days and holidays
• The City of Henderson is a part of the Nevada Public Employee Retirement Systems (NV PERS) and makes PERS contributions on the employee's behalf. More information pertaining to NV PERS can be found here at the State of Nevada's PERS website. 
• No state income tax or social security tax
• Currently, Teamster employees earn a Medical Benefit Allowance in the same amount as their monthly insurance premium, and as such, there is no cost for insurance coverage.  Teamster employees also have access to the Teamsters Local 14 Family Wellness Centers, which offers plan members high-quality, confidential primary care services, access to certain prescription drugs, and lab work at no out-of-pocket cost to members and enrolled dependents.  There are two Family Wellness Center locations, one in Henderson and one in the Northwest part of the valley.
• Typical working hours for this position will be Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected. 

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• Two (2) years of professional experience as a Plans Examiner with focus in fire protection systems or three (3) years of experience designing Fire Protection Systems
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must possess and maintain either a Certification by International Code Council (ICC) as a Fire Plans Examiner OR a NICET Level II Fire Protection Engineering Technology Certificate OR  possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architecture
• ICC Certification as a Building and Fire Plans Examiner must be obtained and maintained within one (1) year of appointment
• Desirable: Registration by the State of Nevada as an Engineering Intern or a Professional Engineer
• Desirable: ICC Certification as a Fire Sprinkler Plans Examiner and a Fire Alarm Plans Examiner I and II
• Desirable: ICC Certification as a Fire Inspector I and II and State of Nevada Certification as a Fire Inspector I and II

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) *Certification by International Code Council (ICC) as a Fire Plans Examiner OR a NICET Level II Fire Protection Engineering Technology Certificate 

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%)     -    Monday, May 22, 2023
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
*Virtual interviews will be allowed via Microsoft Teams for any candidates who request them  

Selection Interview     -    Wednesday, May 24, 2023
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
*Virtual interviews will be allowed via Microsoft Teams for any candidates who request them  

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above.  All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.  

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.