Code Enforcement Officer

Job Location15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555City of Aurora, ColoradoWhy Work for AuroraMake a difference in the lives of real people every dayDiverse communityCompetitive total compensation packageWell‑Funded General Employees Retirement PlanLight rail station minutes awayOn‑site fitness center and overall employee well‑being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancementAccess to innovation workspacesOverview of Position / DepartmentThe 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.The 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 Department is to maintain community appearance and enhance quality of life in Aurora's neighborhoods through outreach, education, code enforcement, and improvement programs.Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesInspection / Compliance DutiesInterprets and enforces City codes and ordinances pertaining to zoning, housing, building, and planningResearches property ownershipSchedules and performs detailed inspections through the Multi‑Family Systematic Housing Inspection Program to maintain or achieve minimum housing standardsCoordinates and performs inspections of rental properties to ensure compliance with general housing, electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance requirementsIssues Notices of Violation and contacts homeowners and businessesPerforms site‑plan inspections and reviews, reads and interprets maps and plansConducts investigations, including occupancy violations and illegal businessesPrepares electronic records and reports for abatements, court actions, daily activities, enforcement actions and inspectionsCompiles documentation for and issues summonses to municipal courtTestifies in municipal courtPhotographs and documents evidence of violationsPerforms other related duties as assignedCommunity / Communication DutiesAttends neighborhood meetings to discuss and educate community members and businesses about City codesParticipates in conflict resolution procedures to resolve neighborhood disputesResponds to community members concerns and complaints, including City Council requestsGives presentations to neighborhood associationsActs as a liaison between community members and other City departments for City services and actionsOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesOccasional weekend work, required to be on‑call occasionally, on weekends and after hours, as neededMay perform additional duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications & Working ConditionsEducation:High School Diploma or GEDExperience:At least one (1) year of enforcement‑related fieldwork including investigating allegations, conducting research, and resolving complaints, concerns, or conflictsPreferred Qualifications:Colorado Association of Code Enforcement (CACEO) Basic and Advanced CertificationsOC Pepper Spray and RCB certification required to carry device at all levels or obtain within 6 monthsKnowledge:General building, construction & housing practices, standards, procedures, and requirementsDispute resolution techniques and methodsPersonal computers and software applicationsInspections require general knowledge of building structures, electrical, plumbing, heating, hot water heaters, fire regulations, egress windows, lighting, and occupancy standardsSkills:Strong interpersonal and analytical skillsTechnical/computer skillsReasoning abilityDisplay sound and reasonable independent judgmentSkill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errorsAbilities:Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officialsHandle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacyCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writingMake presentationsRead, interpret, and explain City codes and site plansWork in a high stress environment with little supervisionProtect yourself from dangerous situations and peopleConduct face‑to‑face conflict resolutionWork overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays, as requiredInterpret laws and ordinances, building and housing codes, land use requirementsConduct large numbers of housing inspections on any given dayWork independently and multitask job functionsMeet time‑sensitive deadlines, carry a large case load of inspectionsLicenses and Certifications Required:Colorado Driver's License with a good driving history and maintained during employmentWorking ConditionsModerate physical work requiring ability to lift 25 pounds with or without assistanceRequires frequent walking, standing, and bending to perform inspectionsFrequent hand/eye/foot coordination needed for operation of motor vehicle and vehicle‑mounted computers and other equipmentSpeech and hearing for communication with employees and residentsVision for visual inspections, and drivingRequires frequently climbing stairs and carrying the required equipmentMay have to retreat from or defend self against volatile or aggressive people, animals, and/or unpredictable situationsWork EnvironmentEssential duties performed both inside and outside in varying types of weatherMay work in a dusty and noisy environmentMay walk and drive in slick/snowy conditionsExposure to odors, chemicals, or hazardous materials that constitute a public nuisanceField work where hostile citizens and dangerous animals may be presentThis position has direct contact with residentsInspects private properties, both interior and exterior while in an enforcement capacity, which can pose an inherent danger or safety riskEquipment UsedStandard office equipment including an assigned laptop computer, handheld tablets, scanners, printers, copiers, vehicle‑mounted computers and printers, two‑way radio communication, digital cameras, hammers, basic tools, and operation of an assigned City vehicleCity issued cell phone provided upon hireUniforms, badge, body armor, body‑worn camera OC Pepper Spray and RCB certification required are provided to the employeePosition may occasionally require use of personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools) in the course of employmentFor Veterans preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.We are an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. The information will not be used to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability, military status, or gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.Despite changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug‑free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:All applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety‑sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety‑sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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