Inspector, Code Compliance

POSITION TITLE:  Inspector, Code Compliance   (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
DEPARTMENT:  Comm Dev & Neighborhood Svcs
LOCATION:  281 OFFICE BLDG
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:   $40,882.00 - 61,323.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

Located against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and home to Colorado State University (CSU), the City of Fort Collins offers a diverse culture, educated and engaged citizens, outdoor recreation, bicycles, breweries, historic charm, and a thriving economy. Throughout the year, live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining, can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a larger city.  

The City’s long list of acknowledgements includes:  

• No. 8 Top 25 Best-Performing Large Cities (Yahoo Finance 2016)
• “Top Ten Websites” Best of The Web Awards (Center for Digital Government – September 2016)  
• Top 10 Healthiest Cities" (Livability.com - April 2015)
• No. 13 “Best Place to Live” (Livability.com - September 2015)
• No. 9, and “One of the Top 10 Best Places to Retire” (CBS Money Watch - February 2012)

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

-   Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire

-   Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick days 

-   Retirement + company matching – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

-   Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both  

-   Employee Assistance Program: counselling, legal, financial assistance

-   Life insurance, short-term and long term disability 

-   Wellness program, workout facilities 

-   Employee/family Onsite Health Clinic 

-   Personal & professional learning opportunities including supervisory and leadership development; plus career mobility

-   Collaborative work environment

SUMMARY

This is a civilian position with a limited police commission responsible for performing education, inspection, investigation, and enforcement functions to ensure compliance with City Municipal Code, Land Use Code (LUC), regulations, and ordinances in regard to nuisance concerns, environmental/zero waste requirements, occupancy limits, and neighborhood livability issues within the City’s neighborhoods and commercial properties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Proactively and reactively patrol assigned area to ensure nuisance, quality of life, and health and safety objectives are met.
• Work with a variety of agencies and individuals throughout the inspection/investigation process; maintaining positive relationships with various stakeholders.
• Maintain situational awareness and observation skills while performing inspections.
• Attend neighborhood meetings/trainings, neighborhood events, and community outreach.
• Take enforcement action as required; authorize and schedule private contractor for abatement and/or issue civil/criminal citations to non-compliant people/properties.
• Serve as a resource for neighbors dealing with a chronic problem property; providing direction, education, and assistance to resolve the problem.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and articulate applicable LUC and Municipal Code.
• Present to various City or neighborhood meetings; as well as various instructional classes.
• Educate, inform, and make compliance recommendations to property owners, tenants, and other interested parties.
• Monitor permitted events, construction sites, and industrial locations regarding noise restrictions.
• Strive for favorable public relations; by applying conflict resolution/de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain accurate electronic files of active/ongoing cases.
• Compile and prepare documentation of inspections for court proceedings and be articulate in explaining case findings through testimony.
• Investigate properties to identify occupants, owners, or other persons of interest to prove or disprove violation of occupancy limits.
• Perform passive evidence collection, observation, and surveillance as well as conduct interviews and complete interior inspections of properties.
• Build relationships and educate the regulated community about environmental/zero waste requirements.
• Assist various City departments with inspection, notification, and enforcement duties. 

Apply here!