WHO ARE WE?

Bordering Denver to the south, the City of Englewood is a vibrant city of over 34,000 residents and over 2,100 businesses. It is a tight-knit community with a small city atmosphere, yet has all of the benefits associated with the larger Denver metropolitan area. The city is served by light rail and bus transit systems linking the community to downtown Denver and other locations, including Denver International Airport. The city owns a golf course, water park, and 17 programmed parks.

Over 700 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees work for the city, which is a full-service city, providing policing, water, sewer, and other services to the community. Voters elect a seven member City Council which sets policies, makes laws (ordinance) and approves the city’s budget. The Council appoints a City Attorney and a City Manager, who is responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the city’s departments.

Englewood has a detailed, visionary strategic plan that runs through 2025 with several exciting initiatives and programs, including:

• Implementing of a sustainability program including the implementation of a low-waste event policy; creation of a “Green Team” to engage employees in sustainability efforts; and developing and implementing a electric vehicle plan;
• Encouraging community wellbeing for all, including programs for teens and tweens, active and robust library programming, and making programs at the Golf Course and other programs as accessible as possible;
• Providing job training programs and initiatives to encourage vibrant business areas across the city, including the establishment of unique programs designed, through job training, to assist people who are housing vulnerable and experiencing homelessness; and 
• Developing and implementing strategies to seek out funding sources to improve our roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Hands-on approach to learning and applying your degree
• Learn more about municipal government/public sector
• Chance to network with multiple departments and interns across the City

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree in the construction management, architecture or engineering field or working as an electrical or plumbing apprentice or journeyman
• Available to work full-time (30-40 hours per week) during the summer (May/June through August/September)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize based on opportunities and effectively multitask
• Detail oriented mindset
• Quick learner
• Problem solving

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Community Development Department facilitates the physical development of the community, with a focus on engaging and regulating private sector development and investment within the community. The department’s 17 professional staff members coordinate the City of Englewood’s projects and programs in key areas. These include planning (current and long range), building (permitting, licensing and inspections), housing (income qualified rehabilitation), redevelopment and economic development. The department is currently working on many of the community’s legacy defining initiatives, including:

• Implementation of the revised Unified Development Code/Title 16 (the city’s development code adopted in 2023);
• Supporting the work of the Affordable Housing Taskforce that is charged with developing housing policy recommendations;
• The redevelopment of the commercial heart of the community, with a focus on the transformation of CityCenter, which was the first large scale transit-oriented development in the Denver region;
• Preparing for an update of Englewood Forward, the City’s comprehensive plan; and
• Implementing the City’s 10-year economic development strategic plan.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Chief Building Official

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

Tasks Assigned: You will be learning the administrative and technical aspects of construction projects both in the field and in the office. Your experience will include some or all the following:

• Submittal review/approval
• Interface with contractors, property and business owners
• Assist with reviewing construction documents & specifications
• Assist with reviewing all document revisions & clarifications
• Assist with maintaining inspection records
• Assist with scheduling & updates
• Assist with permit process
• Cooperate & work with field project management

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with special projects.
• Coordinates &/or assists with policy review and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education: 

Intern I- High school diploma or GED plus one year of undergraduate studies toward completion of a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Intern II- Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in specific department or progress toward completion of a master's degree in a related field

Certifications and/or Licensures: None

Required Driver’s License: None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Englewood and the department

Knowledge and experience in the use of office equipment

Knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting research

Skills and Abilities

Skills in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel Programs

Skill in the use of standard office software

Ability to understand and interpret various forms of information

Ability to draft documents

Ability to read, interpret and clearly explain policies to a variety of constituents

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, boards and commissions, other jurisdictions and members of the general public.

Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work is performed in environmental conditions which may include excessive noise, dust, silica, possible intermittent exposure to asbestos; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents, grease, and oils; radiant energy; electrical energy; slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Must be able to move around construction sites, often during hazardous conditions. Constant squatting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and climbing to perform inspections at various sites. Use of hand tools and ladders including carrying ladder from vehicle to inspection site. 

Some work is performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods of time. Job requires visual and physical capabilities to perform work on computers and associated equipment.

HOURLY RATE

$14.42 - $23.20/hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open until filled