JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:Integrity,Respect, Professionalism, andCustomer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Hiring range for this position is: $25.13-$31.42/Hourly
The initial review of applications will begin February 26, 2026. ** This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Code Enforcement Officers. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs. **Â
Candidates selected for this role âmust undergo a background investigation and fingerprinting.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Code Enforcement Officer performs interior and exterior inspections of commercial buildings, structures, multi-family complexes, residential properties, and developed and undeveloped land to ensure compliance with municipal codes and ordinances relating to public nuisances, zoning, trash, weeds, signs, housing standards, and other duties for the Housing and Community Services Department.
Housing and Community Services Department consists of six divisions: Neighborhood Support, Animal Services, Housing and Community Development, Community Engagement, Homeless and Behavioral Health Program and Intervention Programs The mission of the Housing and Community Services Department is to maintain community appearance and enhance the quality of life in Auroraâs neighborhoods. This is accomplished through a combination of community outreach, education, code enforcement, and numerous neighborhood improvement programs and services. The staff is dedicated to forming partnerships with neighborhoods, community members, and community groups to strengthen and enhance both the social fabric and physical aspects of Aurora neighborhoods
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESÂ
Inspection /Compliance Duties
Interprets and enforces City codes and ordinances pertaining to zoning, housing, building, and planning
Researches property ownershipÂ
Schedules and performs detailed inspections through the Multi-Family Systematic Housing Inspection Program (Aurora Health and Housing Code - Chapter 22, Article XV) to maintain or achieve minimum housing standardsÂ
Coordinates and performs inspections of rental properties to ensure compliance with general housing, electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance requirements
Issues Notices of Violation and makes contact with homeowners and businessesÂ
Performs site plan inspections and reviews, reads and interprets maps and plansÂ
Conducts investigations, including occupancy violations and illegal businessesÂ
Prepares electronic records and reports pertaining to abatements, court actions, daily activities, enforcement actions and inspectionsÂ
Compiles documentation for and issues summonses to municipal courtÂ
 Testifies in municipal court
Photographs and documents evidence of violations
Performs other related duties as assigned
Community/Communication Duties
Attends neighborhood meetings to discuss and educate community members and businesses about City codes
Participates in conflict resolution procedures to resolve neighborhood disputesÂ
Responds to communitymembersconcerns and complaints, including City Council requestsÂ
Gives presentations to neighborhood associationsÂ
Acts as a liaison between community memebrs and other City departments for City services and actions
Other Duties and responsibilities
Occasional weekend work, required to be on-call occasionally, on weekends and after hours, as neededÂ
May perform additional duties as assignedÂ
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:Â Â
High School Diploma or GEDÂ
Experience:Â Â
At least one (1) year of experience in enforcement-related fieldwork including investigating allegations, conducting research, and resolving complaints, concerns, or conflictsÂ
Preferred Qualifications:Â
Colorado Association of Code Enforcement (CACEO) Basic and Advanced Certifications
OC Pepper Spray and RCB certification required to carry device at all levels or obtain within 6 months
Knowledge:
General building, construction & housing practices, standards, procedures, and requirementsÂ
Dispute resolution techniques and methods
Personal computers and software applications
Inspections require general knowledge of building structures, electrical, plumbing, heating, hot water heaters, fire regulations, egress windows, lighting, and occupancy standards
Skills:Â Â
Strong interpersonal and analytical skillsÂ
Technical/computer skillsÂ
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