Community Service Officer I

CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE • Wheat Ridge, CO

5d • $26 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly visible position that interacts with citizens and visitors to create a positive public image in an effort to respond to inquiries and complaints regarding codes related to housing standards, property maintenance, lodging regulations, environmental health, zoning, weeds, junk and abandoned vehicles and nuisances, animal, and park code related ordinances for the City. Responsible for enforcing animal, park and code related ordinances.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Prior experience in code enforcement, working in an animal related field, parks enforcement, and/or property inspection areas.
• Current valid driver's license or the ability to obtain Colorado driver's license at hire.
• Knowledge of basic objectives and operational activities in the administration of construction site management and a code enforcement program.
• Develop working knowledge of local statutes and ordinances, proper law enforcement principles/procedures/practices; first aid and medical procedures/practices; city and surrounding areas including streets, buildings, landmarks, alleys, roads, building construction, materials, and equipment, including residential type electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and of the regulations, laws, zoning and code enforcement rules relating to the same; techniques and materials of the construction trade and of the stages in construction when possible defects in building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations may be easily observed and corrected.
• Skills in the operation of the equipment assigned as tools in the enforcement of the outlined responsibilities.
• Skills in preparing written reports and projects.
• Skills in dealing tactfully with customers to resolve violations.
• Excellent confrontational and problem-solving skills.
• Abilities to comply with the physical and mental constraints as described in the aforementioned and operate the tools & equipment necessary to enforce codes and regulations.
• Abilities to read and interpret codes and ordinances, legal descriptions of real property, construction plans, plot plans, site plans and property markers.
• Abilities to comprehend and make interpretations of written City codes.
• Abilities to analyze situations quickly, objectively and determine proper course of action.
• Abilities to effectively solve problems and make independent decisions based on sound reasoning, good judgment, and established procedures.
• Abilities to maintain a high level of self-motivation and initiative while working with little or no direct supervision.
• Abilities to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Abilities to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Abilities to organize tasks and working environment to maximize efficiency with attention to customer service.
• Abilities to create and maintain effective working relationships.
• Abilities to deal tactfully to resolve problems through education, cooperation, and reasonable agreement to gain compliance with code requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officials (CACEO) required within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding codes related to housing standards, property maintenance, lodging regulations, environmental health, zoning, weeds, junk and abandoned vehicles and nuisances, animal, and park code related ordinances.
• Enforce animal, park and code related ordinances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED