Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement OfficerIt is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.Why Work for Aurora?Make a difference in the lives of real people every dayDiverse communityCompetitive total compensation packageWell-Funded General Employees Retirement PlanLight rail station minutes awayOn-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancementAccess to innovation workspacesThe Code Enforcement Officer performs interior and exterior inspections of commercial buildings, structures, multi-family complexes, residential properties, and developed and undeveloped land to ensure compliance with municipal codes and ordinances relating to public nuisances, zoning, trash, weeds, signs, housing standards, and other duties for the Housing and Community Services Department.Housing and Community Services Department consists of six divisions: Neighborhood Support, Animal Services, Housing and Community Development, Community Engagement, Homeless and Behavioral Health Program and Intervention Programs The mission of the Housing and Community Services Department is to maintain community appearance and enhance the quality of life in Aurora's neighborhoods. This is accomplished through a combination of community outreach, education, code enforcement, and numerous neighborhood improvement programs and services. The staff is dedicated to forming partnerships with neighborhoods, community members, and community groups to strengthen and enhance both the social fabric and physical aspects of Aurora neighborhoodsInspection /Compliance DutiesInterprets and enforces City codes and ordinances pertaining to zoning, housing, building, and planningResearches property ownershipSchedules and performs detailed inspections through the Multi-Family Systematic Housing Inspection Program (Aurora Health and Housing Code - Chapter 22, Article XV ) to maintain or achieve minimum housing standardsCoordinates and performs inspections of rental properties to ensure compliance with general housing, electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance requirementsIssues Notices of Violation and makes contact with homeowners and businessesPerforms site plan inspections and reviews, reads and interprets maps and plansConducts investigations, including occupancy violations and illegal businessesPrepares electronic records and reports pertaining to abatements, court actions, daily activities, enforcement actions and inspectionsCompiles documentation for and issues summonses to municipal courtTestifies in municipal courtPhotographs and documents evidence of violationsPerforms other related duties as assignedCommunity/Communication DutiesAttends neighborhood meetings to discuss and educate community members and businesses about City codesParticipates in conflict resolution procedures to resolve neighborhood disputesResponds to community members concerns and complaints, including City Council requestsGives presentations to neighborhood associationsActs as a liaison between community members and other City departments for City services and actionsOther Duties and responsibilitiesOccasional weekend work, required to be on-call occasionally, on weekends and after hours, as neededMay perform additional duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications & Working ConditionsAn equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.Education:High School Diploma or GEDExperience:At least one (1) year of experience in enforcement-related fieldwork including investigating allegations, conducting research, and resolving complaints, concerns, or conflictsPreferred Qualifications:Colorado Association of Code Enforcement (CACEO) Basic and Advanced CertificationsOC Pepper Spray and RCB certification required to carry device at all levels or obtain within 6 monthsKnowledge:General building, construction & housing practices, standards, procedures, and requirementsDispute resolution techniques and methodsPersonal computers and software applicationsInspections require general knowledge of building structures, electrical, plumbing, heating, hot water heaters, fire regulations, egress windows, lighting, and occupancy standardsSkills:Strong interpersonal and analytical skillsTechnical/computer skillsReasoning abilityDisplay sound and reasonable independent judgmentSkill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errorsAbilities:Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officialsHandle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacyCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writingMake presentationsRead, interpret, and explain City codes and site plansWork in a high stress environment with little supervisionProtect yourself from dangerous situations and peopleConduct face to face conflict resolutionWork Overtime, Evenings, Weekends and Holidays, as requiredTo interpret laws and ordinances, building and housing codes, land use requirementsConduct large numbers of housing inspections on any given dayWork independently and multi task job functionsMeet time sensitive deadlines, carry a large case load of inspectionsLicenses and Certifications Required:Colorado Driver's License with a good driving history and maintained during employmentWorking ConditionsEssential Personnel:When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.Physical Demands:Moderate physical work requiring ability to lift 25 pounds with or without assistanceRequires frequent walking, standing, and bending to perform inspectionsFrequent hand/eye/foot coordination needed for operation of motor vehicle and operation of vehicle mounted computers and other equipmentSpeech and hearing for communication with employees and residentsVision for visual inspections, and drivingRequires frequently climbing stairs and carrying the required equipmentMay have to retreat from or defend self against volatile or aggressive people, animals, and/or unpredictable situationsWork Environment:Essential duties performed both inside and outside in varying types of weatherMay work in a dusty and noisy environmentMay walk and drive in slick/snowy conditionsExposure to odors, chemicals or hazardous materials that constitute a public nuisanceField work where hostile citizens and dangerous animals may be presentThis position has direct contact with residentsInspects private properties, both interior and exterior while in an enforcement capacity, which can pose an inherit danger or safety riskEquipment Used:Uses standard office equipment that includes an assigned laptop computer, hand held tablets, scanners, printers, copiers, vehicle mounted computers and printers, two-way radio communication, digital cameras, hammers and basic tools, operation of an assigned City vehicleCity issued cell phone which is provided upon hire.Uniforms, badge, body armor, body worn camera OC Pepper Spray and RCB certification required are provided to the employeeThis position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment City of Aurora