Code Compliance Specialist

Position: Code Compliance Specialist I
It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder!

Final date to receive applications:

September 8, 2026

Compensation Details:

Hiring Range
28.52 - 41.36

This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

BMEA (20+ Hours)
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Job Description

Summary:

OVERVIEW OF ROLE (Building)
Under general supervision, the Code Compliance Specialist I (Building) enforces the city environmental, building and other regulations related to the location, construction, condition and use of land, buildings and structures in all areas of the city. Performs investigations, site inspections and administrative and technical functions related to city code enforcement, development and building permit programs, and cannabis licensing enforcement. Provides the public and city staff with assistance and information regarding code enforcement activity.

Job Description:

BUILDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Receives, responds to, and investigates complaints for compliance with the city’s environmental, housing, and building codes.

Performs visual field inspections of neighborhoods, residential properties and commercial properties to assess compliance with code requirements in response to complaints to determine the existence of a violation and determines necessary actions to resolve the violation.

Maintains a worklog, tracks complaints and violations, monitors compliance progress and follows up with complainants and violators as necessary.

Prepares violation notices, posts stop work orders, issues summons and provides court testimony.

Assists Building Inspectors in the inspection of construction of one-and two-family dwellings, and accessory structures to ensure compliance with approved construction documents and site plans.

Provides verbal and written notice to permit applicants, contractors, and property ownership of code and ordinance violations relating to construction activities. Reinspects construction work to ensure violations have been rectified.

Serves as department representative on the Cannabis Licensing Enforcement Team and conducts annual inspections of all cannabis businesses as assigned.

Assists with the preparation of agendas, case files, and reports to be included in correspondence to citizens, boards, department heads, municipal court and the city attorneys’ office.

Prepares information and evidence reports for appeals to municipal court related to code cases.

Assists other Enforcement Officers with field investigations and reports necessary for compliance.

Researches files and records to locate property owners, managers, and agents, to verify property ownership, permit history and previous enforcement violations.

Coordinates work schedules and enforcement duties within the workgroup, the Police Department and other City and County departments.

Performs administrative functions in support of building and development permit processes.

Schedules and inspects development projects for compliance with subdivision and land use requirements, as applicable. Consults with Planning and Development services staff, City Attorneys, City Departments, County and State Agencies and other Public agencies on issues related to code interpretations, implementation of proposed designs and municipal code violations.

Provides general information and assistance to development applicants, contractors and the general public.

Assists in the reviews of escrow accounts established for construction projects.

Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.

Knows and complies with all city and department policies and participates in professional trainings and development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAbility to demonstrate good organizational skills.

Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Ability to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to read and understand construction site plans or other blueprints related to construction documents.

Ability to read, interpret and apply city codes and regulations.

Ability to take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe…