Code Enforcement Officer

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

1d•$25 - $31

About The Position

It 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. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. 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. The 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 neighborhoods

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least one (1) year of experience in enforcement-related fieldwork including investigating allegations, conducting research, and resolving complaints, concerns, or conflicts
General building, construction & housing practices, standards, procedures, and requirements
Dispute resolution techniques and methods
Personal computers and software applications
Inspections require general knowledge of building structures, electrical, plumbing, heating, hot water heaters, fire regulations, egress windows, lighting, and occupancy standards
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Technical/computer skills
Reasoning ability
Display sound and reasonable independent judgment
Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials
Handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Make presentations
Read, interpret, and explain City codes and site plans
Work in a high stress environment with little supervision
Protect yourself from dangerous situations and people
Conduct face to face conflict resolution
To interpret laws and ordinances, building and housing codes, land use requirements
Conduct large numbers of housing inspections on any given day
Work independently and multi task job functions
Meet time sensitive deadlines, carry a large case load of inspections
Colorado Driver’s License with a good driving history and maintained during employment

Nice To Haves

Colorado Association of Code Enforcement (CACEO) Basic and Advanced Certifications
OC Pepper Spray and RCB certification required to carry device at all levels or obtain within 6 months

Responsibilities

Interprets and enforces City codes and ordinances pertaining to zoning, housing, building, and planning
Researches property ownership
Schedules 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 standards
Coordinates and performs inspections of rental properties to ensure compliance with general housing, electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance requirements
Issues Notices of Violation and makes contact with homeowners and businesses
Performs site plan inspections and reviews, reads and interprets maps and plans
Conducts investigations, including occupancy violations and illegal businesses
Prepares electronic records and reports pertaining to abatements, court actions, daily activities, enforcement actions and inspections
Compiles documentation for and issues summonses to municipal court
Testifies in municipal court
Photographs and documents evidence of violations
Attends neighborhood meetings to discuss and educate community members and businesses about City codes
Participates in conflict resolution procedures to resolve neighborhood disputes
Responds to community members concerns and complaints, including City Council requests
Gives presentations to neighborhood associations
Acts as a liaison between community memebrs and other City departments for City services and actions
May perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
Retirement pension plan
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.