Code Enforcement Officer I - Neighborhood Services

Salary: $26.19 - $31.44 HourlyLocation : Public Works - City of Colorado Springs, COJob Type: Classified - Full TimeJob Number: 18253Division: Public WorksDepartment: Neighborhood ServicesOpening Date: 06/17/2026Closing Date: 7/1/2026 4:00 PM MountainFLSA: Non-ExemptDescription / Position OverviewCode Enforcement Officer - Neighborhood ServicesAbout the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Code Enforcement Officer to join its Neighborhood Services team. As a Code Enforcement Officer, you will conduct field inspections, investigate complaints, and enforce property maintenance, housing, and environmental safety ordinances. This role also manages a large caseload, maintains extensive public contact, and documents activities in logs and digital case systems. Key responsibilities include issuing summonses, providing court testimony, removing unpermitted signs, interpreting and applying codes, and communicating effectively across multiple channels.Work Schedule: This is primarily a day shift position; Monday - Friday, with hours between 7:00AM - 5:30PM. This is position requires that you are available for emergency call-out with needed.**This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year, and any furloughs subsequently approved.**We're an accredited pay equity employer!Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. Click here to view theAs a Code Enforcement Officer, you will: Investigate complaints, meet with citizens, and enforce codes related to housing standards, environmental health, vehicle and vegetation abatement, and zoning ordinancesIntervene and mediate to resolve potential conflicts regarding citations or code violationsInspect homes, apartment buildings, businesses, vacant lots, and other properties to ensure compliance with housing standards, zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances, and regulations; determine whether properties are in complianceIssue notices of violation and perform follow-up inspectionsDocument all actions and notices and issue condemnation ordersTestify in court and at administrative proceedings and interview complainants and witnessesRespond in a courteous manner to public inquiries and complaints about code violations such as minimum housing standards, sanitation, weeds, junk vehicles, litter, land use/zoning, and graffitiTake photographs of violations and document activities using a computer; effectively and accurately convey observationsPerform research to determine ownership and approved uses of propertyWork within neighborhoods to interdict signs of neighborhood decline and blight and foster community involvement with neighborhoods and organizationsOther duties as assignedLearn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theWe are looking for candidates who demonstrate:Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a code enforcement programPrinciples, practices, methods, and techniques of technical inspection and code enforcementMethods and techniques of investigating property ownershipPertinent state and local ordinances, regulations, and health codesAbility to: Interpret and apply pertinent state and local ordinances, regulations, and health codesMake independent judgementsUse noise and light meters, police radios, and mobile field reporting equipmentCommunicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationshipsProficiency use Microsoft Office Suite and case management softwareMinimum Qualifications Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)One year of full-time, professional experience in a related fieldPossess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictionsWe value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.Preferred QualificationsThe following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants. Experience with investigations, inspections, and enforcementAdditional InformationPre-Employment Requirements: The background check process for this position includes being fingerprinted. Fingerprints will be used to check the FBI's criminal history records. Please contact our team at for any questions about this position.Physical Demands: Exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally; 20lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degreeEnvironmental Conditions/Frequency:Primary Work Environment - Office/field environment with travel from site to siteExtreme Temperature - SeasonallyWetness and Humidity - Several times per monthRespiratory Hazards - Several times per monthNoise and Vibrations - Several times per monthPhysical Hazards - Several times per monthMechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - OccasionallyExposure to Communicable Diseases - Frequent contact with the publicEqual Opportunity EmployerThe City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to beThe City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Apply to Join Our Team Please visit the and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at theOur Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position's closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on theYou can view the status of your application on theTo be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the page.Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' for additional benefits information.The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.01What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than high schoolHigh School diploma or GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or above02How many years of investigating, inspecting, code enforcement or relevant experience do you possess? Less than one yearOne or more yearsTwo or more yearsThree or more yearsFour or more yearsFive or more yearsSix or more yearsSeven or more yearsEight or more yearsNine or more yearsTen or more years03Do you possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions? YesNo04Please indicate which of the following you have experience with. Check all that apply: Independent judgment and decision-makingPrinciples, practices, methods, and techniques of technical inspection and code enforcementIntervene and mediate to resolve potential conflicts regarding citations or code violationsConducting field inspections, investigating complaints, and enforcing property maintenance, housing, and environmental safety ordinancesMaintaining extensive public contact, communicating effectively across multiple channels, and documenting activities in logs and digital case systemsIssuing summonses, providing court testimony and removing unpermitted signsNone05Please explain, in written detail, your experience including your role and where you gained your experience.Required Question

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