Description Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home. The ideal candidate in this position will inspect alleged violations of minimum housing standards and applicable, nuisance, health and safety codes, ordinances, regulations, and requirements.
There are a few anticipated vacancies in the Parking & Code Enforcement Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.
This is both an internal and external recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees and an open competitive opportunity for all other qualified applicants.
The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno. Examples of Essential Functions- Respond to and investigate alleged violations of minimum housing standards and applicable nuisance, 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 nuisance, 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.
- 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 courtesy notices and notices of violation.
- Procure, conduct, and document abatements.
- Prepare appropriate notes and records to assist Code Enforcement Officers with possible future judicial proceedings; may testify in hearings and court cases.
- Explain ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, and codes to citizens, businesses, and other entities.
- Perform 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.
Minimum QualificationsThe following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Education: - High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience: - One year of experience working with regulations or related field that would demonstrate the attainment of the knowledge, skills and abilities.
License: Certification: - Possession of, or ability to obtain Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certificate from the International Code Council (ICC) or American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) within one year of employment.
**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.** Supplemental InformationTo Apply: Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at
www.reno.gov/jobs by June 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.
If you are having difficulty logging into your g overnmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.
Examination Process:Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of an online Cognitive Abilities Assessment along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:
- Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 70%
- Cognitive Abilities Test = 30%
Online Assessment Details:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online assessment once the recruitment has closed. This test will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete it online at their convenience during the designated testing window.
The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on June 23, 2024.
Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. The assessment must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.
Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked
"QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The
T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.
- Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
- Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
- In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
- Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
- "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
- Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
Notification: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.
Testing Accommodation: If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation, that request must be made to the Chief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement.
Employee/Veteran Preference (In the event of Tie Scores): In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination, classified employees will be provided a rank preference in the following order: employees with established veteran status shall be given the first preference, non-veteran employees second preference and non-employee veterans third preference. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application.
On promotional examinations, in the event of tie scores resulting from final rating, including seniority points, a classified employee will be awarded veteran's preference and provided a rank preference if one (1) of the eligibles has submitted proof of honorable discharge from the military service. This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at the time of application.
Seniority Points:Classified employees of the City of Reno shall receive seniority credit computed by adding to a passing score as follows:
The final ranking will include the applicable seniority points added to the overall grade of the examination process. For each full year of continuous service completed, 0.2 points will be added up to a maximum of ten (10) years... 2 points will be the maximum.
Rule VIII - Promotion, Section 9. Seniority Credit.
Appointment and Certification: Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Questions and Updates: Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov .
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.
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Closing Date/Time: 6/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
