The City of Louisville is looking for a professional Code Enforcement Officer. This position will work within our Police Department’s Operations Division, and works under the direct supervision of a Police Sergeant. You will perform a wide array of activities involving the enforcement of City ordinances.
The Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of specialized tasks, at times under difficult circumstances, to proactively enforce the City's codes. Work is performed with independence in the field; making decisions requiring the use of judgment, discretion, and diplomacy. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, complaints resolved, and for results obtained. Performs other work as required.
- Patrols the City for code violations such as overgrown lots, trash, debris, and abandoned vehicles; zoning, trash, health violations, animal violations, noise, assistance with wildlife, aggressive animals, animal bites, animal cruelty and other related violations.
- Investigates code violations, prepares reports and resolves the complaint by taking appropriate action.
- Research records to secure name and address of owners, prepares correspondence notifying owner of the violation and requests resolution under terms of the ordinance, and follows up to ensure compliance.
- Captures, controls, secures, impounds, tranquilizes, euthanizes, relocates injured or stray and nuisance, or un-licensed animals. Collects and disposes of animal carcasses.
- Composes and drafts suggested ordinance revisions
- Researches data and prepares reports regarding code enforcement activities.
- Documents cases for preparation and presentation at municipal, criminal, civil courts, or other administrative actions. Prepares and introduces evidence in court to support the City's position with regard to the resolution of code violations.
- Handles responses to code violation complaints received by the department and researches and notifies complainants of resolution.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Planning, Zoning, Municipal Court staff, other City Departments, and external partners such as animal shelters or veterinary clinics and hospitals.
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- One year of similar code enforcement or related experience.
- Two years’ experience working in a position requiring high public contact.
- Outstanding customer service skills required.
- Knowledge of codes, ordinances, laws and regulations pertaining to nuisance abatement, animals, parking control and zoning is preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of these areas is preferred:
- City codes and ordinances or ability to learn quickly.
- Geography of the City of Louisville or ability to learn quickly.
- Laws and regulations governing the licensing, quarantine, impounding, and control of animals.
- Weed species and animal species.
- Care and handling of trapped or injured wildlife.
- Computers and related software programs.
Skill in:
- Interpreting and applying municipal codes to field situations in a fair and impartial manner.
- Use of equipment to include operating a code enforcement vehicle, catch poles, traps, tongs, snares, muzzles, defensive weapons including pepper spray, electronic control devices and batons, photography equipment, emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, euthanasia tools and equipment, and radio communication equipment. May be required to utilize a body worn camera
Ability to:
- Interpret, explain, and enforce the municipal codes with firmness and tact.
- Handle complaints in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Work independently and make sound decisions. Exercise some discretion, when appropriate, based on well established procedures and municipal regulations.
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
- Work with unpleasant materials such as animal waste and animal carcasses.
- Administer first aid.
- Assist with traffic control duties.
- Walk one mile at a three mile per hour pace.
- Walk non-stop, up and down, four flights of stairs.
- Ability to work nights, varying shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.
- Lift an animal carcass into a code enforcement vehicle.
Special License, Registration, or Certificate Required:
- Valid State of Colorado Driver's License
- Successful completion of a polygraph, physical/drug screen, and background examination.
- Basic certification from Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officers preferred
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside and is exposed to a variety of weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic. The employee is exposed to traffic and must operate a vehicle in adverse weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment varies from low to loud.
Physical Requirements of the Job:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit in a vehicle for extended periods, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is required to stand, walk for extended periods of time, use hands, fingers, and handle objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Pre-employment Screening:
An offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Certain positions may also require, but are not limited to, driving record check, drug screening, and a physical.
Equal Opportunity:
The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the city's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services. The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.