Property Standards Officer​/Senior Property Standards Officer

City Equity Statement

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge, skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

The Property Standards Officer/Senior 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.). It performs investigative, inspection and enforcement work related to property maintenance, zoning compliance, rental housing, short‑term rentals, illegal duplexes, accessory dwelling units and other land use matters. The officer is a primary point of contact for evaluating potential violations and works collaboratively with residents, property owners, agents, occupants, businesses, staff from other city departments and stakeholders to achieve compliance through education, voluntary correction and, when necessary, enforcement actions.

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and address needs
• Act as an ambassador for the organization’s mission and vision
• Demonstrate pride, integrity and professionalism
• Address difficult issues constructively
• Support and promote change with flexibility and calculated risk taking
• Pursue personal growth and attend relevant training
• Improve efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery
• Support teamwork and accept new responsibilities
• Value diversity and adapt communication to accommodate differences

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize strengths and weaknesses and target self‑development areas
• Demonstrate initiative and problem‑solving skills
• Achieve goals and manage workload independently
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form
• Take accountability for work and show ownership
• Ensure quality and correct mistakes promptly

• Interpret and apply zoning, land use and property maintenance regulations
• Analyze violations and determine corrective actions
• Mediate disputes and achieve voluntary compliance
• Prepare legally defensible reports, notices, citations and summonses
• Testify in municipal court proceedings
• Understand residential structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
• Use GIS for infrastructure and asset management, planning, public safety and other city services
• Maintain detailed electronic case files
• Safely operate city vehicles and inspection equipment
• Complete required job‑related training

• 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 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