Sr. Code Enforcer/Stormwater

City of Greenwood Village•Greenwood Village, CO

3d•$54,138 - $92,581•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Code Enforcement Officer/Stormwater Inspector is a full journey-level role in Greenwood Village’s Community Development Department. The position works with residents, businesses, contractors, and community partners to maintain a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing community and ensure compliance with zoning, subdivision, nuisance, grading and drainage, stormwater, and health and safety regulations. Work includes investigating complaints, educating violators, issuing notices, coordinating corrective actions, maintaining records, and supporting legal proceedings when needed. The senior-level officer manages complex or sensitive cases, including matters involving homeless encampments, erosion or runoff impacts, graffiti, refuse, and other large-scale nuisances. The role exercises independent judgment, coordinates with City departments and external partners, and provides field instruction, mentoring, and policy guidance to junior officers. The position also assists the program manager in delegating work based on workload, skills, and abilities, but has no supervisory responsibilities. The position is full-time and hourly, based in person in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, with potential exposure to adverse weather, odors, and other environmental hazards. The position may involve evening and weekend schedules and work beyond normal scheduled hours. As part of the City’s emergency-services organization, employees may be asked to assist with emergency work outside their specific job function, within their physical capabilities, training, and skills.

Requirements

Five years of increasingly responsible code enforcement or related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain CCIC/NCIC Certification within six months of hire.
Ability to obtain CCEO certification within 12 months of hire.
Ability to obtain Stormwater Inspector certification within 12 months of hire.
Ability to build cooperative working relationships, communicate effectively, and maintain professionalism.
Ability to manage complex or sensitive situations independently.
Understanding of zoning, subdivision, grading, drainage, nuisance codes, and related federal and state regulations.
Knowledge of legal procedures and construction practices.
Ability to interpret plans, conduct inspections, analyze technical data, and recommend solutions.
Strong problem-solving, interpersonal communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to prepare clear reports, maintain detailed records, and operate office and field equipment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and respond calmly to public concerns.

Nice To Haves

Supplemental training.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with residents and property owners to achieve voluntary compliance and maintain community standards.
Investigate complaints involving zoning, subdivision, drainage, grading, nuisance, and other code violations, and follow through to resolution.
Communicate with violators and complainants, provide guidance and case updates, and handle interactions diplomatically.
Issue verbal and written warnings, violation notices, and summonses; assist legal staff and testify in court when needed.
Maintain accurate case files, logs, monthly reports, inspection records, and related documentation.
Conduct sweeps of commercial areas, identify patterns or trends, and recommend code revisions when appropriate.
Assist Police and other City staff with general code-enforcement inquiries.
Inspect private developments and construction sites for compliance with approved grading, erosion, site-work, sediment-control, and stormwater requirements.
Conduct grading, erosion, and sediment-control inspections and ensure compliance with City stormwater permit requirements.
Deliver pre-construction briefings on best management practices and support stormwater compliance documentation and corrective-action processes.
Remove signs, pick up debris, operate field equipment, and navigate varied site conditions.
Prepare letters, emails, notices, and other correspondence; use City systems to document inspections, manage violations, track actions, and maintain records.
Exercise independent judgment in complex or politically sensitive cases and determine appropriate enforcement actions.
Coordinate with Public Works, Engineering, and external partners on stormwater, grading, and drainage concerns.
Respond to homeless-encampment issues while ensuring compliance, supporting civil-rights obligations, and considering community needs.
Provide resources and assistance to vulnerable community members and build relationships with community stakeholders.
Provide field instruction, mentoring, and policy guidance to junior officers and staff; assist the program manager with delegating duties and responsibilities.
Assist with site surveys and measurements, attend professional meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.