Property Standards Officer​/Senior Property Standards Officer

Property Standards Officer / Senior Property Standards Officer

The Property Standards Officer promotes community sustainability, preservation, and quality of life by ensuring compliance with City property standards, zoning regulations, and municipal ordinances. This position functions as an educator, mediator, facilitator, and enforcement authority for property standards established in the Westminster Municipal Code (W.M.C.).

Conduct complaint-based and proactive inspections.

• Investigate alleged violations of the Westminster Municipal Code
• Enforce zoning regulations and property maintenance code
• Prepare written inspection reports detailing violations and corrective actions
• Issue warnings, notices of violation, administrative citations, and summonses
• Coordinate abatements and compliance timelines
• Provide court testimony and maintain legally defensible documentation
• Connect community members to available assistance programs
• Collaborate with internal divisions on shared enforcement concerns
• Maintain current knowledge of city policies, code updates, and best practices
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance as required by City policy

• Completion of the probationary period and three (3) years of Property Standards Officer experience
• Three (3) years of experience serving as a subject matter expert on property standards issues such as short-term rentals, illegal duplexes, and accessory dwelling units
• Demonstrated experience interpreting complex or unclear code provisions and providing defensible enforcement recommendations
• Coordinate multi-division or multi-agency enforcement efforts
• Three (3) years of experience reviewing case documentation for quality assurance and consistency
• Three (3) years of experience providing mentorship and training to Property Standards Officers
• Experience serving as acting supervisor when delegated at least once a quarter in the previous 12 months
• Experience participating in public meetings, task forces, or interdepartmental working groups
• Provide recommendations for ordinance updates and regulatory improvements
• Lead investigations involving complex, ambiguous, or high-impact zoning and property standards violations

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

• Required:
  • Graduation from high school or possession of GED
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills
  • Sound judgement and independent decision-making
  • International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within six (6) months of hiring
• Preferred:
  • Experience in code enforcement, property standards, rental housing, municipal government, or related work
  • Experience in preparing legal documentation and testifying in court
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills

• Minimum of three (3) years as a Property Standards Officer; progression may vary based on proficiency and experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in all Property Standards Officer duties
• Ability to manage complex or politically sensitive cases
• Experience mentoring or training peers

• Experience drafting policy recommendations or regulatory updates
• Experience leading multi-department enforcement initiatives

• Frequent standing and walking over different types of terrain in all weather conditions; frequent sitting to perform office duties and inspect code violations while driving a city vehicle
• Frequent squatting, kneeling, and reaching overhead to inspect properties
• Frequent climbing, bending, twisting, and reaching below shoulder level to view properties through fences and other obstacles
• Frequent light grasp, fine manipulation, handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to use tools and other equipment
• Frequent stepping up/down and actuate…