Code Enforcement Officer II

at  City of Reno NV

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Combinations of relevant work experience and education that are equivalent to the following are acceptable.*

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of increasingly responsible work experience in the enforcement of codes, regulations and ordinances related to building, zoning, and land use that would demonstrate the attainment of the knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Two years (60 semester/90 quarter hours) of college level course work in a related field will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required relevant work experience.

License and Certificate:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from the International Code Council (ICC) or American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) within one year of employment.

• Respond to and investigate alleged violations of minimum housing standards and applicable zoning, nuisance, building, health and safety codes, ordinances, regulations and requirements; interview complainant and witnesses; document activities; collect photographic and other evidence of violations.
• Inspect single and multi-family homes, industrial and commercial buildings, and vacant lots and properties to ensure compliance with applicable zoning, nuisance, building, health and safety codes, ordinances and regulations; issue notices of violation as necessary.
• Conduct investigations to determine the approved conditional uses of property; research ownership and take action to enforce City codes; prepare staff reports and make presentations to the City Council, Neighborhood Advisory Boards, and Redevelopment Agency.
• Patrol the City to detect hazardous or unpermitted sign installations.
• Advise property owners, contractors, and other responsible parties of code violations and changes needed to conform with standards; conduct follow-up inspections to determine if code deficiencies have been resolved; issue notices of violation, administrative citations, misdemeanor citations, notices, and orders.
• Procure, supervise, and document abatements.
• Prepare records and reports for judicial proceedings; may testify in hearings and court cases.
• Interpret and explain ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, and codes to citizens, businesses, and other entities.
• Develop and foster proactive education and outreach programs to encourage community participation in code enforcement operations and reduce code enforcement violations.
• Coordinate activities with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Maintain a variety of accurate and detailed databases, logs, records, reports and files regarding inspection activities, code violations and resulting actions; prepare correspondence, documentation, routine reports and weekly status reports as required.
• Perform related duties as required.