Code Compliance Inspector I

Anticipated Hiring Range: $29.23 - $36.94 hourly

Full Salary Range: $29.23 - $42.83 hourly

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Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

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Job Summary: The Code Compliance Inspector ensures compliance with City codes through inspections and evaluation.

Minimum Requirements

- Associate's degree in a related field.
- One (1) year of experience with regulatory code enforcement
- One (1) year of experience with computer database applications.
- Ability to obtain state certification for odor detection within six (6) months of hire.

OR

- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

- Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

- Experience working with the public under adverse conditions indicating good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Knowledge of City zoning and sanitation codes and ordinances.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Proficient keyboarding skills with experience in Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to read and interpret codes and other legal documents and to enforce City and department regulations and policies Communicate in a one-to-one, face-to-face setting, using a telephone, or in a group setting.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to adhere to established timelines.
- Ability to selectively extract, verify, and compile data and/or operate specialized equipment to produce results.
- Ability to manage stress and adjust quickly to task changes.
- Ability to produce written material with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentences, punctuation, and grammar.
- Ability to monitor data, objects, and people for compliance with operating and safety standards and goals.
- Ability to read and interpret maps, charts, graphs, and other visual aids.
- Ability to learn job-related material through oral instruction, observation, structured lecture, and reading.
- Ability to enter and retrieve data or information in a terminal, PC, and handheld or keyboard device.
- Ability to record site information using a digital camera.
- Ability to review and evaluate the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
- Ability to work rotating schedule for after-hours, on-call, and Saturdays.

Travel

Category A-Standard Local Travel : This position requires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Essential Functions

- Conduct inspections and check for sanitation and zoning code compliance.
- Respond to and enforce landscape ordinance violations.
- Issue warnings and or notices of violation.
- Verify compliance completion.
- Investigate odor complaints.
- Maintain records and information in preparation for court cases, to include photo and written documentation.
- Establish schedules and assign duties.
- Review work for completeness and quality.
- Assist in the preparation of evaluations.
- Assist employees in solving work problems.
- Maintain cooperative and compatible working relations among staff, other departments, and the public.
- Testify in administrative hearings as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

- Frequent exposure to potentially adverse interactions with the public both in the office and in the field.
- Exposure to unsanitary conditions at properties.
- Driving City vehicle in all weather conditions.
- Potential driving of personal vehicle for business purposes.
- Work alone, with groups, and/or attends meetings.
- Conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings.
- Exposure to frequent interruptions.
- Exposure to competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.
- Exposure to all weather conditions.
- Exposure to marginal to moderate hazards that are typically predictable or well protected against.

Physical Requirements

- Vision to inspect and monitor compliance at property sites, operate electronic data devices in the field and interpret written documents accurately.
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Remain in standing or seated position for extended periods of time.
- Ability to communicate effectively in order to convey information to the public, contractors, and co-workers verbally and in writing.
- "Average" nose to be able to detect odors.
- Ability to hear and speak on the telephone and cellular phone.
- Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
- Ability to enter and exit a motor vehicle throughout the workday.
- Ability to walk over rough, uneven, and rocky surfaces.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .

ADA Statement : We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: [email protected] .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.