Code Enforcement Officer

Summary

Join our team! The Town of Estes Park seeks interested and qualified applicants for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. For more information about our community, the organization, and our application process, please refer to our employment brochure here.

The Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of specialized and technical code compliance activities including education, outreach and enforcement. Ensures compliance with the adopted land use code in the Estes Valley, the Estes Park sign code, Larimer County sign code within the unincorporated Estes Valley and other local ordinances pertaining to land use and community nuisances.

Examples Of Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Manages the code compliance program that focuses on education, outreach and enforcement to ensure compliance with applicable local codes and ordinances including the Estes Park Municipal Code, Estes Park Development Code, and community nuisance ordinances. Examples of areas of responsibility include; animal control, debris and junk accumulation, wildlife protection, noxious weeds, and sign violations.
• Researches best practices in code compliance; recommends, develops and implements policies and procedures to facilitate efficient and responsive code compliance; recommends and implements improvements.
• Provides customer service; assists the public, contractors, homeowners, and business owners with land use and zoning questions.
• Provides public outreach and education on applicable laws, codes and regulations with the objective of obtaining voluntary code compliance.
• Receives, prioritizes and responds to code compliance complaints, identifies code violations, and initiates action to achieve code compliance.
• Responds to animal control issues, takes animals into protective custody, enforces laws pertaining to domestic animals.
• Prepares case files, including the establishment of the legal owner, and other information necessary to conduct investigation and compliance actions.
• Conducts field inspections and investigations to determine compliance with applicable codes and laws. Completes vacation home inspections for licensing/registration process.
• Documents pertinent data and ensures that accurate case files are maintained.
• Confers with police, planning and building staff regarding complaints to clarify interpretation of the law and procedures to be followed.
• Works with landowners, including those with multiple, complex violations.
• Coordinates follow-up procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, communication with complainants, attorneys, and property owners involved in code violation cases.
• Issues notices of violations and citations into court when voluntary compliance is not obtained, represents the Town in municipal court; testifies regarding code violations.
• Maintains all files, letters, reference manuals, field inspection reports, permit files, drawings and other materials.
• Maintains records of complaints, inspections, violations and citations; prepares periodic written reports detailing code compliance activity and results for presentations.
• Performs other related work as required or assigned.
  
  

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Preferred:
• Sixty semester hours of college credit or military experience preferred
• Experience in a law enforcement agency, municipal building department, public works or related department as an inspector or code officer.
  

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record. Out of state candidates must obtain Colorado License within 6 months of hire.
  
  

Supervisor and Pay Grade

REPORTS TO: Police Commander

PAY GRADE: TP160 ($60,707.00- $84,989.00 annual equivalent)

EXEMPT: NO

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBLE: No

Residency Requirement: None

A Town-issued cell phone is included in this position

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and operating procedures of offices, customer service, code compliance, and computer systems.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of the Estes Valley Development Code, unincorporated Estes Valley Sign Code, Estes Park Municipal Code, and other applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Town employees, design professionals, contractors, homeowners, business owners, other Town employees, the general public, and diverse special interest groups.
• Ability to provide technical advice on codes and the underlying rationale for codes, conveyed, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain related laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to visually inspect areas, travel to sites and document inspections.
• Ability to recognize conditions that constitute code violations; analyze potential code violations accurately and adopt effective resolution processes.
• Excellent organizational skills essential for management of cases, and maintenance of documents and records.
• Ability to perform multi-task operations accurately with frequent interruptions, maintaining self-control and adapting to stressful situations.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including personal computer and multi-function copier.
• Ability to use standard office and specialized code compliance software.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers and the general public.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

Frequency GuideRarely (R)Occasionally (O)Frequently (F)Constantly (C)Less than - 5%6 – 301% - 70%Over 70% Physical TaskFrequencyPhysical SurroundingsFrequencySittingOExtreme TemperaturesOStandingFInside WorkFWalkingFOutside WorkORunningRWalking on uneven surfacesOStoopingOWorking at heightOKneelingOOther: SquattingO ClimbingOEnvironmental Conditions BalancingOExposure to ChemicalsOReachingFExposure to Gases/Fumes/DustOGraspingFHigh Noise LevelsOFingeringFModerate Noise LevelsFHandlingFVibrationsOVisual Acuity: NearCLight/Power Equipment OpsOVisual Acuity FarOHeavy Equipment OperationRDepth PerceptionFWork in TrafficRColor DiscriminationOLocal TravelCPeripheral VisionFOut of Town TravelOTalkingFOther: HearingF Other: Weight of Objects Moved Over 100 poundsR Over 50 PoundsO Over 10 poundsF

PRE EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL REQUIRED: YES

PRE EMPOYMENT DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED: NO

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a comprehensive pre-employment background check meeting the standards of the Police Department

The Town of Estes Park offers a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include retirement, medical (eligible spouse, family), dental (family), vision(family), life insurance, sick leave, vacation, floating holidays, and volunteer leave. Our Benefits Summary Guide will provide more details. The Town also offers a Homeownership Program and aid for Dependent Care through a Flexible Spending Account.

Additional information regarding retirement: All town employees contribute to social security. In addition, this position participates in Colorado PERA retirement.