SENIOR CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST

Clark County, NV; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County is seeking a Senior Code Enforcement Specialist for the Public Response Office within the Administrative Services Department. You will lead a small team of Code Enforcement Officers, provide field training, and coordinate enforcement of Clark County Code Titles 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 22 and 30.

You will inspect properties for building and zoning code conformance, research ownership and permits, issue notices of violation, and testify when required.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to two years of college coursework in construction technology or related field and two years of full-time experience enforcing zoning/building codes.
• Education and experience must be documented in the application; no resume only submissions.

Responsibilities

• Provides lead direction, training and work review to a small group of Code Enforcement Officers; assigns tasks and monitors completion.
• Responds to complaints regarding zoning violations, debris, waste, and code violations.
• Inspects properties for conformance to codes (building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning).
• Researches property ownership, variances, permits; contacts owners and schedules on-site inspections.
• Issues citations/Notices of Violation and outlines remedial actions and time limits.
• Monitors compliance activities, conducts follow-up inspections, and testifies in court as required.

Skills

Lead team

Field training

Inspect properties

Code enforcement

Documentation

Communication

Court testimony

Education

Two years college coursework

Job description

Clark County Code Enforcement - Public Response Office, a division within the Administrative Services Department, is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Code Enforcement Specialist. The Public Response Office provides code enforcement for all of unincorporated Clark County. As a member of the Code Enforcement division, you will act as a Lead to the Code Enforcement Specialists. The selected candidate will be responsible for field training, as well as receiving and responding to complex complaints of potential violations of Clark County Code Title 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 22 and 30.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college level course work in construction technology, pre-engineering, business or a field related to the work AND two (2) years of full-time experience in enforcing zoning, building or related codes and regulations, preferably in a public agency setting. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions:

Work out of doors in various weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous materials, animals, insects and/or noxious plants.

Licensing and Certification:

Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug test.

• Provides lead direction, training and work review to a small group of Code Enforcement Officers; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
• Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters; may sign evaluation forms and counsel employees as required.
• Receives and responds to complaints regarding zoning violations, debris, solid waste, abandoned or inoperative vehicles, weeds and other zoning code violations.
• Inspects existing properties and/or other buildings and construction for conformance to codes, regulations and plans; inspections may cover building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical as well as zoning requirements.
• Researches property ownership, variances, use permits and other documentation regarding the property in question; contacts property owners and schedules on-site inspections; interprets codes and regulations and explains codes, regulations and inspection procedures to responsible parties.
• Performs abatement of hazardous or public nuisance circumstances; issues citations or notices of violation for non-compliance, including outlining remedial action or repair required, time limits and permits required and methods for effective clearance of notices.
• Monitors compliance activities and conducts follow-up and final inspections.
• Enforces unpermitted activities for building code compliance.
• Conducts property usage inspections, including those related to the issuance of business licenses and/or home occupations.
• Establishes files, maintains inspection tracking documentation and records of all notices and actions.
• Prepares a variety of written correspondence and periodic and special reports regarding work performed.
• Confers with legal staff regarding potential legal action for compliance; provides documentation of action and testifies in court as required.
• Confers and coordinates activities with those of other County staff regarding code enforcement activities.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a motor vehicle to inspect properties and meet with property owners and responsible parties.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit various property inspection sites; strength and stamina to inspect various residential, commercial or industrial properties or other facilities; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.