POSITION TITLE: -REQUISITION #: -DEPARTMENT: -LOCATION: -BENEFIT CATEGORY: -EMPLOYMENT TYPE: -ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: -SELECTION PROCESS: -3:00 p.m. MTon 1/14/2019 -Post-offer background check, motor vehicle report, and drug test required -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 Citys 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? (B) - 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 (B)- Personal & professional learning opportunities including supervisory and leadership development; plus career mobility - Collaborative work environment (B) 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 Citys neighborhoods and commercial properties. (FONT) 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. (FONT) -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. (FONT) (FONT) (FONT) (FONT) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position. (FONT) (FONT) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: -Knowledge of City policies, Land Use Code, local municipal ordinances, codes and regulations regarding jurisdictional authority as granted through limited commission. -Ability to properly document case findings to provide accurate history/testimony in the event of court hearings or other proceedings. -Ability to work effectively with individuals and use appropriate problem solving skills. -Ability to take unbiased enforcement action; including issuance of civil/criminal citations. -Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. -Ability to apply appropriate time management skills to handle seasonally heavy workloads. -Ability to read, interpret, apply, and articulate City codes & ordinances. -Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. -Ability to use GIS, digital photo and photo editing, database, and word processing software. (FONT) (FONT) EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED plus six to 18 months vocational or technical training; minimum of two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (FONT) (FONT) LANGUAGE SKILLS: -Ability to read and interpret documents such as City codes & ordinances, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. -Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. -Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents, property or business owners, or City employees. (FONT) (FONT) REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. (FONT) (FONT) CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: -Certification through the Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officials (CACEO)- to be obtained. -Applicants for this position must have no felony or misdemeanor convictions that would prevent the applicant, if selected, from being eligible for Peace Officer Standards Training certification in Colorado. -Possess and maintain a valid drivers license. (FONT) (FONT) (FONT) (FONT) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to; sit/drive for extended periods of time, stand, walk, talk, or hear in all environments and/or weather conditions. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. (FONT) (FONT) WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. (FONT) Flexible working hours essential. Required to work off hours as needed. (FONT) While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit/drive for extended periods of time and may frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. Minimal risk of electrical shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. (FONT) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (SPAN) (SPAN)The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use: Because the possession and use of marijuana,(FONT) whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medicaluse of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age 40 years or older, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law. For the purpose of this City policy sexual orientation means a persons actual or perceived orientation toward heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality. BACKGROUND CHECK/MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF OFFER. Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.