Code Inspector I/II (Dependent on Qualifications)

As our town continues to grow and thrive, we're looking for a detail-oriented and community-minded Code Inspector I/II to help keep our neighborhoods safe, attractive, and compliant. Under the guidance of the Business Operations Coordinator, you'll play an important role in interpreting and enforcing municipal and building codes - all while serving as an approachable resource for residents, businesses, and developers.

In this role, you'll act as the Town of Erie's liaison, educator, inspector, and problem-solver, helping property owners and community members understand and meet local code requirements. You'll collaborate regularly with a variety of departments and partners, from Public Works and Erie Police to our Stormwater and Neighborhood Services teams, to support consistent, fair, and proactive code enforcement across town.

If you're passionate about community improvement, teamwork, and public service, this is a great opportunity to make a visible difference in a fast-growing town that values integrity, respect, and service excellence. All staff are expected to adhere to the Town of Erie's mission, vision, and TRUE Erie values.

• Full-time (Monday-Friday shifts) 40 hours per week with some nights and weekends as needed.
• This position is 100% in-person andnoteligible for remote work.

• Town Hall, 645 Holbrook, Erie, CO 80516

• Assists neighborhood groups, businesses, property owners and public to serve as the first point of contact and assistance for issues related to building and planning code compliance. Handles routine matters as needed and refers more complex items to the appropriate staff person.
• Performs tasks related to inspection and obtaining compliance with municipal code, building code, other rules and regulations related to building and planning. Refers cases requiring court summons to PD Code Enforcement and supplies the documentation of non-compliance to support the legal action.
• Investigates public complaints of Town building and planning code violations.
• Performs inspections/addresses compliance and/or violations of business licenses, home occupations, outdoor seating in right of way licenses, mobile vendors, chicken licenses, fencing, and site plans.
• Assists with review of various applications including temporary use permits and temporary sign permits as needed.
• Coordination with various departments and other enforcement staff to resolve land use, licensing, building code, other zoning nonconformance issues, and assisting other enforcement cases as needed.
• Completing necessary investigative reports, documenting inspections, investigations, public contacts, and actions taken.
• Prepares and issues courtesy notices and notices of violations to property owners, businesses and others identifying the need to comply with Town code and ordinances. Coordinates with Code Inspector III, the Police department and Town attorneys to issue citations and summonses to violators.
• Assists Code Inspector II/III with coordination efforts with Police department and Town attorneys in enforcement of violations relating to the town's adopted codes, rules and regulations for planning and building issues that may include testifying in code related court cases.
• Writes and prepares technical reports and recommendations on code related issues where needed.
• Performs related work as required and assigned.

• May research and make recommendations for amendments to planning documents for the Town, including but not limited to, the Town Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Code, International Building Code, International Property Maintenance Code, and Design Guidelines.
• Organizing and participating in community-oriented programs, homeowners associations, business groups, and town task force groups. Some meetings and events may require occasional attendance during evenings and weekends.
• Aid and support to Code Enforcement, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, Stormwater Coordinator, and others as assigned.
• Compiles and analyzes data as assigned.

• Prior experience interpreting and/or enforcing municipal codes in a government or public sector.
• Working knowledge of any building or zoning code regulations.
• Experience in serving notices, citations or summonses.
• Demonstrated ability to educate and work collaboratively with residents, contractors and key stakeholders.

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely to various Town facilities and at times other locations to perform the duties of the position. A motor vehicle record will be pulled through the background check.
• This position is 100% in-person and not eligible for remote work.

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  If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Risk Management and Recruitment at RiskManagement@erieco.gov andRecruitment@erieco.gov.

  
  

Town of Erie Benefits:

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. Clickhereto learn more.

Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Employer paid Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) reimbursement up to $750 per year for numerous health/wellness purchases
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust Extended Sick Leave (ESL)and family sick leave program
• 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year; pro-rated at time of hire
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
• Option to "sell back" PTO after two years of continuous employment
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferralAND employer contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships
• Language stipend program
• Employer sponsored wellness program, includingemployee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.