Code Compliance Officer

About the position

The City of Arvada promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work. Starting salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity. The range listed reflects the entire range and typical placement is entry to mid range. The process includes: Application, Personal History Questionnaire, Testing, Interview, Polygraph, Psychological Evaluation, Background Investigation, and Drug Screen. This position regulates, investigates, and enforces City of Arvada municipal codes and International Property Maintenance Codes within city boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and investigates allegations of violations of property maintenance code and other municipal codes.
• Conducts field investigations including visual observations of property conditions, collects information and uses sound judgment and knowledge of city code requirements to determine if code violations exist.
• Performs on-site inspections of commercial and residential buildings, sites and vacant land to determine if maintenance of the property is in compliance with property maintenance code.
• Initiates the legal and judicial process by issuing and serving summonses and providing evidence and testimony at hearings and trials.
• Determines the necessity of work orders for contractors, issues work orders and coordinates with internal personnel and outside contractors.
• Maintains updated case files for documentary and historical purposes.
• Proactively enforces the city sign code.
• Interacts with the public via phone, electronic mail, in writing and in person to provide or gather information related to complaints, enforcement, and miscellaneous city codes.
• Consults on a daily basis with city staff regarding enforcement and code interpretations.
• Operates city vehicles and demonstrates knowledge of State of Colorado traffic laws.
• Acts with the customer in mind, responds to requests promptly and provides effective services or solutions for customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in code enforcement or law enforcement.
• Customer service experience in a high pressure work environment.
• Current Code Enforcement Certification, CEW (conducted electrical weapon) certification and defensive tactics certification or the ability to obtain these certifications within one (1) year of hire.
• Must have a valid driver license.

Nice-to-haves

• Associates Degree preferred.