Code Compliance Officer I-II

POSITION SUMMARY

The Code Compliance Officer I enforces City Ordinances related to municipal codes. This position conducts inspections and investigates complaints related to grass, weeds and overgrowth, trash & rubbish, noise complaints, and similar.  This position also issues warnings, notices of violation, and summons and complaints for basic animal standards and park rules violations.

The Code Compliance and Animal Welfare Officer II enforce City Ordinances related to municipal codes and other adopted codes. Conducts inspections and investigates complaints related to code, zoning and environmental health, and animal welfare.  Gathers evidence, issues notices and citations, and provides testimony and conditional suspension (probation) services to the court.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Code Compliance Supervisor or the Deputy Building Official in the Code Compliance Supervisor’s absence.

Direct Reports:  None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

Code Compliance Officer I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts visual inspections in assigned areas of the city and investigates complaints reported by officials, City employees, or citizens.  Assesses and addresses customer and community needs and concerns.


• Prepares records, reports as well as maintaining case management from the start of a case through the end of the case to include conditional suspension hearings (probation).  Issues Warnings, Notices of Violation, Posting Notices, and citations for violations of the City’s Municipal Code.


• Coordinates activities with other Code Compliance Officers and the Code Compliance Supervisor


• Prepare and documents violations for court cases.  Photographs the scene of violation, prepares narrative report concerning findings, and testify as a witness or complainant in court.


• Responds to complaints related to animal standards, wildlife concerns and park rules violations.


• Responds to calls for disposal of expired domestic animals and wildlife, and care for injured animals. May transport seriously injured animals.


• Assists Police Division with traffic control when requested.


• May assist with the enforcement of municipal parking ordinances made by other departments, agencies, or by citizens.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Able to work a flexible shift to include working weekends.


• Will be scheduled to be on-call throughout the year to include off shift, holidays and weekends


• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Code Compliance Officer II

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts visual inspections in assigned areas of the City and investigates complaints reported by officials, City employees, or citizens.  Assesses and addresses customer and community needs and concerns.


• Prepares records, reports as well as maintaining case management from start of a case through end of the case to include conditional suspension hearings (probation).  Issues Notices of Violation, Posting Notices and citations for violations of the City’s environmental, nuisance and animal codes.


• Coordinates activities with other City Departments and other governmental agencies to ensure code compliance in areas of overlapping jurisdiction.  Works directly with Community Development, Building & Codes, Wastewater, Fire Marshal, Police and Licensing to provide enforcement on zoning, building, environmental health and licensing violations to include site inspections, postings and citations.


• Prepares and documents violations for court cases.  Photographs the scene of violation, prepares narrative report concerning findings, and testifies as a witness or complainant in court.  Maintains case file and provides inspection reports for conditional suspension to the court.


• Responds to complaints related to animal control, cruelty to animals, or other domestic or wild animal problems. Investigates animal bite incidents and makes necessary arrangements to confine the animal. Prepares required municipal and Health Department reports. 


• Responds to calls for disposal of dead animals and care for injured animals. May transport seriously injured animals.


• Collaborate with The Health Department as a field investigator to conduct assessment and surveillance of animal reservoirs and disease vectors.  Investigate zoonotic diseases transmissions and provide disease interventions and education between wildlife, domestic pets, and citizens.  


• Issues Notice of Violation, Posting Notices and Summons and Complaint for violations of animal welfare ordinances.


• Provides information concerning municipal codes, animal welfare ordinances and other related topics. Gives presentations to citizens and various groups regarding the City’s municipal codes, animal welfare programs and animal care in general.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and special events.


• Will be scheduled to be on-call throughout the year to include off shift, holidays and weekends


• Identifies violations of municipal parking ordinances and takes appropriate enforcement action.


• Assists with enforcement of municipal parking ordinances made by other departments, agencies, or by citizens.


• Issues Notices of Violation or Summons for unlicensed arborists or vendors.


• Assists Police Division with traffic control when requested.


• Reviews and approves applications/permits associated with Code, Zoning and Animal Control issues.  Works with property resident / owner for compliance on application with site inspections. Additionally, works with the court for court ordered permits and probationary inspections.


• Serve as liaison with the Humane Society South Platte Valley, Tri County Health Department, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, State Brand Commission, Colorado Department of Agriculture (BAP), local veterinarians and other affiliated rescues.


• Provide training for police personnel on animal control procedures, investigation requirements, proper use of animal control equipment, the handling of aggressive animals, and other related topics.


• Trains Code Compliance Officers, Park Ranger and Seasonal Officers of the City and of other jurisdictions.


• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Code Compliance Officer I

Education

• High School Education or GED completed

Work Experience

• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience (high public contact)


• Code compliance and/or law enforcement experience preferred

Certifications and/or Licensures

• FEMA Emergency Management Certification 100, 700 *

*Certification within one year of employment

Required Drivers License

• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR

Code Compliance Officer II

Education

• Associate Degree

Work Experience

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  Minimum 2 years of customer service experience (high public contact)

  
  


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  Code enforcement/animal welfare/law enforcement experience preferred

  
  

Certifications and/or Licensures

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  Affiliation with Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officials*

  
  


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  Basic Animal Control Certification*

  
  


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  Colorado Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Protection (BAP) Certification*

  
  


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  FEMA Emergency Management Certification 100, 700 *

  
  

*Certification within one year of employment

Required Drivers License

• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

• Applications software for Windows environment, Microsoft Office preferred


• Business language, grammar, and document formatting

Basic knowledge of

• State and Federal Constitutional Law is helpful


• Understanding of Search and Seizure Laws is helpful


• Basic self defense is helpful


• Spanish is helpful

Skills and Abilities

Computer Skills - Strong skills needed to prepare reports and correspondence.  Also needed to maintain accurate logs of activities.

Communication - Strong customer service skills required to provide technical advice on codes, and to provide the public with underlying rationale for codes.  Strong conflict resolution skills are needed to deal with difficult clientele.  Basic written skills required to write reports and correspondence.

Must be a quick learner to be able to:

• develop a working knowledge of portions of Titles 5 through 16 of the Englewood Municipal Code as well as various other secondary codes


• learn and apply departmental procedure and policy accurately


• learn the streets and boundaries within the city


• learn basic self-defense skills and operate basic self-defense tools


• learn to operate various City vehicles


• learn conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques 

Must be able to pass a background investigation.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in the field and in a standard office environment.  The employee is exposed to various weather conditions including wet, hot and cold conditions.  Also exposed to various environmental conditions which may include unsanitary nuisance property conditions with excessive trash, litter, junk, sewage, animal waste, solvents, grease, oils and body fluids: excessive noise; slippery or uneven walking surfaces. 

HOURLY PAY RANGE

Code Compliance Officer I: $25.21 - $37.82

Code Compliance Officer II: $28.49 - $42.74

BENEFITS

The City of Englewood offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans


• Retirement Plans


• Paid Time Off 


• Paid Sick Leave 


• 12 Paid Holidays

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

Open until filled.