Code Compliance Officer I (Seasonal)

City of Englewood Colorado • Englewood, CO

1d • $26

About The Position

The seasonal officer assists code compliance officers with enforcement of city
ordinances related to municipal codes, specifically for grass, weeds, and
overgrowth.  Conducts property inspections and investigates complaints related
to grass, weeds, and overgrowth.  Issues warnings, and notices and prepares
cases for higher levels of enforcement action. This is a non-sworn position with
a flexible work schedule.

Requirements

• High School Education or GED completed
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience (high public contact)
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Applications software for the Windows environment, especially Microsoft Office.
• Business language, grammar, and document formatting.
• Strong skills are required to prepare reports and correspondence and maintain accurate logs of activities.
• Strong customer service skills are required to provide the public with the underlying rationale for codes.  Strong conflict resolution skills are needed to deal with difficult clientele. Basic written skills with correct grammar are required to write reports and correspondence.
• 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 to operate city vehicles.
• Learn conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Code Compliance/animal welfare/law enforcement experience preferred
• State and Federal Constitutional Law.
• Search and Seizure Laws.
• International Property Management Code.
• Basic self-defense.

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 and reports.  Issues warnings and notices of violation for violations of the city's nuisance codes.
• Coordinates activities with other Code Compliance Officers and the Code Compliance Supervisor
• Prepares and documents non-compliant properties through means of photographs and written documentation.
• Prepare a narrative report concerning findings for potential court use and may testify as a witness as needed.
• Able to work a flexible shift during the work week between Monday through Friday and between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees