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RIO GRANDE COUNTY HR Land Use Code Compliance Inspector in Del Norte, Colorado

POSITION: Land Use Code Compliance Inspector w/without Building Inspector

DUTIES: - Issues permits, maintains records and performs inspections of vacation rental properties, camping on private property and zoning permit building setbacks. - Receives, researches, and responds to technical questions and complaints relative to land use and building codes. - Interacts extensively with complaining parties and alleged violators, acts in a courteous and professional manner. - Inspects sites and properties for compliance with Land Use and Building Codes - Prepares reports evidencing violations, routes reports appropriately, and initiates issuance of violation notices to alleged violators. - Develops compliance schedule for documented violations. - Provides information to property owners, the public, contractors, and County Staff regarding Land Use and Building Department codes and regulations. - Assigns and records new addresses for properties. Works with property owners to verify correct addresses. - Maintains and updates computer record keeping and filing systems for Land Use Code, Building Code, and all other code compliance violation files. - Prepares and mails various correspondence for the Land Use Department. - Assists in Building Department as needed, working towards obtaining building inspection certification. - When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker. - Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Experience involving public contact, conflict resolution, and computer usage.
  • Experience in land use/zoning code and/or building code inspections/compliance preferred.
  • Growth mindset and ability to adapt to sometimes stressful situations.
  • Possession of a valid Driver's License with good driving record, by date of hire required.
  • Moderate physical work requiring frequent walking, standing, and bending to perform inspections.
  • Speech and hearing for communication with employees and residents
  • Vision for visual inspections and driving.
  • May have to retreat from or defend self against volatile or aggressive people, animals and/or unpredictable situations.
  • Equipment Utilized: Standard office equipment, including computer, laptop/tablet, scanners, printers, copiers and operation of assigned county veh

SKILLS:

  • Read and comprehend department and County rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures.
  • Understand the organization and operations of the County, the Land Use Department and Building Department, and of outside agencies, as necessary, to assume assigned responsibilities.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.
  • Regular, predictable attendance with a growth mindset.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to read and understand drawings, maps, plats and deeds.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office to include Word and Excel.
  • Scope and application of federal, state, and county laws and regulations pertaining to Code Compliance enforcement programs.
  • Accomplish the assigned workload in a timely manner and meet established performance standards and objectives.
  • Follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Provide professional customer service to clients and the public.
  • Effectively respond to conflict situations and people in conflict.
  • Make sound judgment in stressful situations.

WAGE: $20.19/hr. to $29.26/hr. Depending on Experience

SHIFTS: This is a full-time position, 35 -40 hours per week. Some evenings and weekends may be needed, with advance scheduling, and will be accommodated through flex time.

JOB SITE: Del Norte, CO

APPLICATION I STRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).

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