Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

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. 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.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• 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 work spaces

Overview of Position / Department

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

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Inspection /Compliance Duties

• 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Community/Communication Duties

• 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 members and other City departments for City services and actions

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Occasional weekend work, required to be on-call occasionally, on weekends and after hours, as needed
• May perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience in enforcement-related fieldwork including investigating allegations, conducting research, and resolving complaints, concerns, or conflicts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Colorado Association of Code Enforcement (CACEO) Basic and…