Code Compliance Officer II

City of Englewood, CO•Englewood, CO

40d•$25 - $38

About The Position

The Code Compliance and Animal Welfare Officer 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.

Requirements

Associate degree
Minimum 2 years of customer service experience (high public contact)
Valid Colorado driver's license and a clear or acceptable MVR
Must be 21 years of age or older
Working knowledge of: Animal behavior and handling, State and Federal Constitutional Law, Understanding of Search and Seizure Laws, Applications software for Windows environment, Microsoft Office preferred, Business language, grammar, and document formatting
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 Titles 5 through 16 of the Englewood Municipal Code as well as various other secondary codes, Develop a working knowledge of animal behavior and handling and learn to properly operate equipment used for restraint., 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 basic crime scene documentation and basic evidence collection, Learn conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques, Learn animal disease management and prevention, Learn how to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Must be able to handle domestic and wild animals in a humane manner.
Must be able to pass an in-depth background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Code enforcement/animal welfare/law enforcement experience preferred
Affiliation with Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officials
Basic Animal Control Certification
Colorado Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Protection (BAP) Certification
FEMA Emergency Management Certification 100, 700
Certification within one year of employment
Basic knowledge of: Basic self-defense, Spanish is helpful

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.
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.