What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Code Compliance Officer position at City of Henderson?
*This recruitment is limited to the first 150 received external applications and will close to the public without notice once that number has been reached, while still accepting applications from internal employees until the posted closing date/time.
*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list for the classification of Park Code Compliance Officer in the Department of Community Development and Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.**
Serves as an integral role in the Office of Public Response (OPR), a Division of the Community Development and Services Department, by performing daily patrols of City parks, trails, recreation centers, and plazas to educate and enforce Henderson Municipal Codes as they relate to park rules.
Under general supervision, identifies and prohibits the violation of applicable City ordinances; promotes public safety and provides customer service, information, and interpretive services to park users and the public; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; performs related duties as assigned.
WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule will be Wednesday through Saturday. The dates and hours are subject to change at the department's discretion.
** NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
- Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.
- Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.
Incumbent may expect to primarily work independently in-field at varying City of Henderson parks, trails, recreation centers, plazas, etc. Incumbent will be exposed to varying weather conditions and outdoor environments including excessive heat and cold. Travel between worksites and locations will be necessary via City motor vehicle, bicycle, and/or cart. Air conditioning and heat may not be available via all methods of travel. Incumbent may also expect to encounter and interact with persons who are uncooperative, experiencing crisis, or experiencing homelessness.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
A candidate well-suited for this position will be flexible with changing circumstances and able to pivot easily between work tasks and situations. The ideal candidate is professional, composed, and skilled with effective interaction with members of the public, specifically when issuing citations and/or other enforcement actions. If you are a self-motivated worker, able to work independently, and dedicated to providing premier service in the scope of your duties, please apply today!
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External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.
- Graduation from high school or the equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in parks or recreation operations and/or code or law enforcement, experience must include issuing citations, writing reports, and documenting incidents
- Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
- Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
- Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check
- May be required to complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment
- Must possess or obtain and maintain, the following certifications, as indicated below and as a condition of continued employment:
- Criminal Justice Information Systems Certification within seven (7) days of appointment
- CPR Certification within six (6) months of appointment
- Desirable: Certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector with the International Code Council and/or American Association of Code Enforcement
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Any relevant certifications* (if applicable)
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Virtual eSkill Examination (Weighted 10%): Opening Wednesday, April 30, 2025 and due by Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:00pm (PT)
(All Candidates Who Meet Minimum Requirements)
Oral Board Interview with Performance Component (Weighted 90%): Tuesday, May 13, 2025
(Best Qualified Candidates Who Have Passed the Virtual eSkill Examination)
Selection Interview: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
(Top Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Salary : $36 - $41
