Code Enforcement Officer

Promotional Opportunity

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

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.

We currently have one vacancy in the Code Enforcement Division, 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 an internal recruitment to provide a promotional opportunity for all qualified current classified City of Reno employees.

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.

• 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.

The 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: Valid driver's license.
• Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certificate 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 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to submit an online application include: the Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or Civil Service Offices, any Nevada Job Connect locations, local libraries or educational facilities.

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A complete application is required, including detailed work experience and education. Résumés may be submitted as supplemental information but will not be reviewed when determining minimum qualifications.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will…