Code Enforcement Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $42,000 - $61,000

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

The City of Lone Tree is seeking an entry-level code compliance professional to join our growing team. Code Compliance is a division within the Community Development Department, along with Planning and Building services.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, communicates clearly and tactfully, and is highly organized.

Lone Tree strives to work with our businesses and residents to identify and enforce nuisance, land use, and other codes and ordinances designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents, and the general quality of life.

This employee works independently with minimal supervision, as part of the Community Development team, and with other departments and city partners.

They serve as a resource and provide information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, and the public, along with other City departments and divisions.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE CITY

• Enforces and interprets City codes and ordinances pertaining to nuisance and land use.
• Responds to citizen concerns and complaints and requests.
• Schedules and performs systematic property inspections.
• Collects illegal signs from city property and rights-of-way.
• Issues permits for temporary uses, banners and food trucks.
• Compiles and maintains complete and accurate records and information pertaining to daily activities, investigations, and enforcement actions including notices of violations, administrative citations, fines, summons and complaints and abatement measures.
• Testifies in municipal court as required.
• Performs site plan inspections and reviews, reads and interprets maps and plans.
• Supports the Code Compliance Supervisor with other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) months experience in customer service, or enforcement / compliance related work including investigating allegations, conducting research, and resolving complaints, concerns or conflicts.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with individuals of varying social, cultural, economic, professional, and educational backgrounds and be able to conduct themselves in calm, professional manner in situations that may involve conflict.
• Certification in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) preferred.
• Must have a current state motor vehicle driver’s license and must maintain a clean driving record.
• Must be capable of driving a company vehicle in the performance of the duties contained herein.
• Obtain state certification from Colorado Association of Code Enforcement (CACEO), as soon as course is offered.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is in an office setting and a field environment; required to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist;
• walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight;
• to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard;

to travel to other locations; to operate equipment and vehicle; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

WHO WE ARE

Lone Tree, located just south of Denver, is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after cities for change makers. A hub for innovation, the city is home to several major corporations and is considered a leader in transportation infrastructure, making it easy for residents to get around and access all the city has to offer.

Money Magazine named it the 7th Best Place to Live in the US, while Outside Magazine included it in its Best Towns list. These accolades are a testament to Lone Tree's commitment to providing its residents with the best possible amenities and services.

The Lone Tree Arts Center is a popular destination for local arts and culture, offering a diverse range of events and performances throughout the year.

The City’s future is bright with thoughtful planning of the east side of the City, nearly tripling the City’s residential population and adding 20 million square feet of commercial space.

Planning for and guiding the development of this area is a major focus of the City organization.

WHAT WE OFFER

We believe in hiring talented and driven individuals and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. The City offers a rich spread of benefits, medical (Kaiser), dental, vision and tuition reimbursement.

Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability is 100% paid for by the City. PERA pension or FPPA pension / retirement plans, optional 401K and 457 plans, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, RTD Eco Passes, rec center privileges, a well-loved wellness program and lots of pot-lucks and team building.

Lone Tree is an eligible employer for public service student-loan forgiveness program.