Code Compliance Officer -II

City of Englewood-Civic
1000 Englewood Parkway
Englewood, CO 80110, USA

The Code Compliance Officer I enforces City Ordinances related to municipal codes. This position conducts inspections and investigates complaints related to grass, weeds and overgrowth, trash & rubbish, noise complaints, and similar. This position also issues warnings, notices of violation, and summons and complaints for basic animal standards and park rules violations.

The Code Compliance and Animal Welfare Officer II enforces City Ordinances related to municipal codes and other adopted codes. Conducts inspections and investigates complaints related to code, zoning and environmental health, and animal welfare. Gathers evidence, issues notices and citations, and provides testimony and conditional suspension (probation) services to the court.

Reports to: Code Compliance Supervisor or the Deputy Building Official in the Code Compliance Supervisor’s absence.

Direct Reports: None

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

• Able to work a flexible shift to include working weekends.
• Will be scheduled to be on-call throughout the year to include off shift, holidays and weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.
• 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, reports as well as maintaining case management from start of a case through end of the case to include conditional suspension hearings (probation). Issues Notices of Violation, Posting Notices and citations for violations of the City’s environmental, nuisance and animal codes.
• Coordinates activities with other City Departments and other governmental agencies to ensure code compliance in areas of overlapping jurisdiction. Works directly with Community Development, Building & Codes, Wastewater, Fire Marshal, Police and Licensing to provide enforcement on zoning, building, environmental health and licensing violations to include site inspections, postings and citations.
• Prepares and documents violations for court cases. Photographs the scene of violation, prepares narrative report concerning findings, and testifies as a witness or complainant in court. Maintains case file and provides inspection reports for conditional suspension to the court.
• Responds to complaints related to animal control, cruelty to animals, or other domestic or wild animal problems. Investigates animal bite incidents and makes necessary arrangements to confine the animal. Prepares required municipal and Health Department reports.
• Responds to calls for disposal of dead animals and care for injured animals. May transport seriously injured animals.
• Collaborate with the Health Department as a field investigator to conduct assessment and surveillance of animal reservoirs and disease vectors. Investigate zoonotic diseases transmissions and provide disease interventions and education between wildlife, domestic pets, and citizens.
• Issues Notice of Violation, Posting Notices and Summons and Complaint for violations of animal welfare ordinances.
• Provides information concerning municipal codes, animal welfare ordinances and other related topics. Gives presentations to citizens and various groups regarding the City’s municipal codes, animal welfare programs and animal care in general.
• Identifies violations of municipal parking ordinances and takes appropriate enforcement action.
• Assists with enforcement of municipal parking ordinances made by other departments, agencies, or by citizens.
• Issues Notices of Violation or Summons for unlicensed arborists or vendors.
• Assists Police Division with traffic control when requested.
• Reviews and approves applications/permits associated with Code, Zoning and Animal Control issues. Works with property resident / owner for compliance on application with site inspections. Additionally, works with the court for court ordered permits and probationary inspections.
• Serve as liaison with the Humane Society South Platte Valley, Tri County Health Department, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, State Brand Commission, Colorado Department of Agriculture (BAP), local veterinarians and other affiliated rescues.
• Provide training for police personnel on animal control procedures, investigation requirements, proper use of animal control equipment, the handling of aggressive animals, and other related topics.
• Trains Code Compliance Officers, Park Ranger and Seasonal Officers of the City and of other jurisdictions.

• High School Education or GED completed
• Associate Degree

• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience (high public contact)
• Code enforcement/animal welfare/law enforcement experience preferred

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