What are the responsibilities and job description for the CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST position at Clark County, NV?
The Clark County Administrative Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Code Enforcement Specialist position. As a member of our team, you will provide code enforcement services to unincorporated Clark County. Code Enforcement Specialists investigate complaints of neighborhood code violations.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
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 Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of full-time college level course work in construction technology, criminal justice, geography, planning, business or a field related to the work, AND two (2) years of full-time experience which has required EITHER explaining, researching or enforcing various codes or regulations. 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 examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Receives and responds to complaints regarding zoning violations, debris, solid waste, abandoned or inoperative vehicles, weeds and other zoning code violations.
- 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.
- 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.
- May train others in work procedures.
- 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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; safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds; 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.
