Salary: $75,192.00 - $97,760.00 Annually
Location : Reno, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Community Services Department
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Information

Under general supervision, oversees the more complex code enforcement cases; provides lead direction to staff responsible for code enforcement duties; and performs related work as required.

This is a Department Promotional only recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
In order to be considered for this recruitment, you must be a current employee of the hiring department who has been in a classified status for a minimum of six months.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at

Minimum Qualifications
Five years of full-time experience performing investigative work which included enforcing established laws, codes or regulations such as building, fire, license, nuisance, penal, vehicle or zoning codes; OR three years of full-time experience equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer II within Washoe County; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
License or Certificate
Must possess certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from a recognized State or National Code Enforcement Organization or Association or equivalent within eighteen months of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
The Ideal Candidate

• Has strong organizational skills and ability to self-direct work priorities and tasks
• Has extensive code enforcement experience dealing with multiple codes and complex compliance outcomes
• Is proficient with technology used in enforcement processes, including but not limited to data entry, photography, recording documents, mailing, maintaining case files, using mapping tools, preparing complex documents, and communication
• Is task oriented combined with ability to work toward long range policy goals
• Has strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to tactfully and effectively facilitate complex and difficult scenarios and customers
• Has the ability to utilize de-escalation skills to achieve productive communication and professional outcomes
• Has strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify and evaluate multiple possible options for implementing policy direction
• Exhibits exceptional communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Has the ability to perform under pressure during administrative and court hearings
• Provides and has a strong understanding of due process rights
• Has a strong desire to increase the quality of life in all Washoe County communities by providing consistent and professional code enforcement services
• Has the ability to pursue creative solutions to problems and contribute to process improvements

Conditions of Employment
The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Senior Code Enforcement Officer position.

What Happens Next
1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications. Written appeals should be submitted via email to the assigned Human Resources Business Partner using the contact information listed on this job announcement.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.

This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the week of August 3, 2026 and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, within 4 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1 week following the closing date of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• Reading Comprehension
• Written Communication
• Analytical Ability
• Business Math
• Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills

Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed, if there are less than 20 qualified candidates, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department. If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam as determined by the Department of Human Resources, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam or have a transfer score will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.
3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:

• "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
• "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
• "Account" to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions: Alicia Agrella
775-328-6383

• Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Longevity Pay
• Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
• Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2026 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
• There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
• Nevada does not have state or local income tax*

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Human Resources evaluates your eligibility for the position by assessing the minimum qualifications based on the experience you describe in your application. A resume cannot be substituted for a complete application, and writing "See Attached Resume" is not acceptable. To be considered, you must thoroughly document your qualifying education and experience in the designated sections of the application, including: the "Education" section; the "Work Experience" section; and the "Certificates and Licenses" section (when applicable). For each job listed, provide a detailed and specific list of duties. These responsibilities will be carefully reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum requirements of the position. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate they meet these qualifications or who submit a blank or incomplete application may not be considered for employment. Please certify you have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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In order to be considered for this recruitment, I understand I must be a current employee of the hiring department who has been in a classified status for a minimum of six months. I certify that I meet this requirement and have included my Personnel Number on my application.

• Yes
• No

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