Code Enforcement Officer I (Seasonal)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Seasonal Code Enforcement Officer enforces City Ordinances related to municipal codes specifically for grass, weeds and overgrowth. Conducts inspections and investigates complaints related to grass, weeds and overgrowth. Gathers issues warnings and notices. This is a non-sworn position with a flexible work schedule.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Code Enforcement Manager

Direct Reports: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts visual inspections in assigned areas of the City and investigates complaints reported by officials, City employees, or citizens. Assesses and addresses customer and community needs and concerns.

• Prepares records and reports. Issues Warnings and Notices of Violation for violations of the City's nuisance codes.

• Coordinates activities with other Code Enforcement Officers and the Code Enforcement Manager.

• Prepares and documents violations. for court cases. May be required to photograph the scene of violation, prepares narrative report concerning findings, and testifies as a witness or complainant in court.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Will be able to work a flexible shift to include working weekends.

• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education: High School Education or GED completed

Work Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience (high public contact).

• Code enforcement/animal welfare/law enforcement experience preferred.

Certifications and/or Licensures: None

Required Driver's License: Valid Colorado driver's license and a clear or acceptable MVR.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older.

An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

• Applications software for Windows environment, Microsoft Office preferred

• Business language, grammar, and document formatting

Basic knowledge of

• State and Federal Constitutional Law is helpful

• Understanding of Search and Seizure Laws is helpful

• Basic self defense is helpful

• Spanish is helpful

Skills and Abilities

Computer Skills

• Strong skills needed to prepare reports and correspondence. Also needed to maintain accurate logs of activities.

Communication

• Strong customer service skills required to provide technical advice on codes, and to provide the public with underlying rationale for codes. Strong conflict resolution skills needed to deal with difficult clientele. Basic written skills required to write reports and correspondence.

Must be a quick-learner to be able to:

• develop a working knowledge of portions of Titles 5 through 16 of the Englewood Municipal Code as well as various other secondary codes
• learn and apply departmental procedure and policy accurately
• learn the streets and boundaries within the city
• learn basic self defense skills and operate basic self defense tools
• learn to operate various City vehicles
• learn conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques

Must be able to pass a background investigation.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in the field and in a standard office environment. The employee is exposed to various weather conditions including wet, hot and cold conditions. Also exposed to various environmental conditions which may include unsanitary nuisance property conditions with excessive trash, litter, junk, sewage, animal waste, solvents, grease, oils and body fluids: excessive noise; slippery or uneven walking surfaces.

HOURLY RATE

$22.31 - $33.47/Hourly

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled