Code Enforcement Officer II - Promotion

Overview

Promotional Opportunity

This is an internal recruitment for current qualified classified City of Reno Employees

The successful candidate in this position will inspect alleged violations of minimum housing standards and applicable zoning, nuisance, building, health and safety codes, ordinances, regulations and requirements. There is one vacancy in the Code Enforcement Department, with hiring to begin immediately after the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies to be filled as they occur.

Internal Promotion

The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is part of ensuring a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.

• Respond to and investigate alleged violations of minimum housing standards and applicable zoning, nuisance, building, health and safety codes, ordinances, regulations and requirements; interview complainants and witnesses; document activities; collect photographic and other evidence of violations.
• Inspect single and multifamily homes, industrial and commercial buildings, and vacant lots and properties to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations; issue notices of violation as necessary.
• Conduct investigations to determine 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 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 violations.
• Coordinate activities with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed databases, logs, records, reports and files regarding inspection activities, code violations and resulting actions; prepare correspondence, documentation, and routine reports as required.
• Perform related duties as required.

The following minimum qualifications are required at the time of application.

• Education: Completion of a 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 demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Substitution: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field may substitute for up to one year of the required work experience.
• License and Certificate: Possession of a valid driver’s license; possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Code Enforcement Officer certification from the ICC or AACE within one year of employment.

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online o.gov/jobs by February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available, suggested locations include City Hall, Civil Service Office, Nevada Job Connect locations, libraries, or educational facilities.

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Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed…