Archuleta County is looking for a Code Enforcement Officer 

Archuleta County is seeking a qualified Code Enforcement Officer. We offer a competitive wage of $22.28/per hour, plus excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(a) retirement plan, County will match employee contribution, up to 7%, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, sick leave donation program, and $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance. In order to assemble and retain team members who share our core values of honesty, integrity, sound judgment, customer service, professionalism, and accountability, we work hard to be an employer of choice. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and a positive work culture. JOB SUMMARY Conduct Inspections For Vacation Rental Permits, Marijuana and Liquor Licenses, and Building Permits to ensure compliance with Land Use Regulations and adopted Building Codes. Land Use and Nuisance Code Enforcement Investigate possible violations of the Land Use Regulations, Building Codes, and Nuisance Ordinance to gather evidence and determine compliance or non-compliance. Provide all notices to affected property owners and take such other action as is reasonably necessary to accomplish the abatement and compliance of affected property. Code Enforcement: Perform a variety of field and office work in support of the County’s code enforcement program. Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of County nuisance codes and ordinances. Interview complainant and witnesses; conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution. Conduct field investigations; inspect properties for violations; attempt to make contact at the residence or business on order to resolve violation; issue and post warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violation. Assist the Development Services Director in preparing evidence in support of legal actions by the County; testify at hearings in court proceedings, as required. Prepare a variety of written reports, memos, and correspondence related to enforcement activities. Liquor License Inspection Inspect establishments to ensure they comply with all applicable County building codes. Inspect establishments for the accuracy of the liquor license application diagram reflecting bars, walls, partitions, ingress, egress, and dimensions. For outside events, inspect the evidence submitted to ensure accuracy of intended controlled area where alcohol will be served. Marijuana License Inspection Review all marijuana applications, permits and drawings to ensure they comply with all applicable County marijuana regulations and building code standards. As well as, proof of compliance with Colorado State Plumbing and Electrical codes. OTHER DUTIES Assist the Chief Building Official with building inspections and plan review as needed. Assist the Development Director with land use permit inspections and enforcement. Assist with reception of incoming telephone calls and walk-in traffic as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. Education, Experience and Licenses Education Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in related field. Experience – Minimum of two years of building, compliance, and/or permitting experience preferred. Licenses and Certifications – Valid state driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires frequent moderate lifting/carrying (up to 49 pounds) and occasional heavy lifting/carrying (50 pounds and over). Requires frequent standing, sitting, pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, twisting, kneeling, squatting. Ability to conduct activities requiring climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crawling, twisting and reaching on a moderate to substantial basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth deception and the ability to adjust focus. Have the ability to see small objects at a distance, to identify objects in low light or bright light, to see movement in a wide field of vision and to see and distinguish close objects, such as in reading detailed documents. Requires full range of peripheral vision to monitor multiple computer systems. Requires full range of hearing to monitor multiple radio and telephone systems. Ability to hear and conduct routine conversation and to distinguish various signals, radio transmissions. Have the ability to hear a wide range of sounds, to distinguish type of sound and where it originates. Ability to work with hands above shoulder height or arms extended at shoulder height. The employee is required to use hand to finger, handle, grasp or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms, talking in person and via telephone or radio. This position is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Requires repetitive movement’s standard in office-related activities such as typing, and sitting and standing May work shifts, holidays, weekends and on-call as needed. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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