Code Enforcement Officer I - Neighborhood Services

Description / Position Overview Code Enforcement Officer

• Neighborhood Services About 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 the 2026 Salary Schedule.pdf | City of Colorado Springs (Download PDF reader) . As 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 ordinances Intervene and mediate to resolve potential conflicts regarding citations or code violations Inspect 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 compliance Issue notices of violation and perform follow-up inspections Document all actions and notices and issue condemnation orders Testify in court and at administrative proceedings and interview complainants and witnesses Respond 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 graffiti Take photographs of violations and document activities using a computer; effectively and accurately convey observations Perform research to determine ownership and approved uses of property Work within neighborhoods to interdict signs of neighborhood decline and blight and foster community involvement with neighborhoods and organizations Other duties as assigned Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

Operations, services, and activities of a code enforcement program Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of technical inspection and code enforcement Methods and techniques of investigating property ownership Pertinent state and local ordinances, regulations, and health codes Ability to: Interpret and apply pertinent state and local ordinances, regulations, and health codes Make independent judgements Use noise and light meters, police radios, and mobile field reporting equipment Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships Proficiency use Microsoft Office Suite and case management software Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED) One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restrictions We 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 Qualifications The 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 enforcement

Additional Information Pre-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 City.

Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov 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 degree

Environmental Conditions/Frequency:

Primary Work Environment

• Office/field environment with travel from site to site Extreme Temperature
• Seasonally Wetness and Humidity
• Several times per month Respiratory Hazards
• Several times per month Noise and Vibrations
• Several times per month Physical Hazards
• Several times per month Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards
• Occasionally Exposure to Communicable Diseases
• Frequent contact with the public Equal Opportunity Employer The 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 be The 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 City of Colorado Springs Careers page 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 the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page Our 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 the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page . To be notified of future career opportunities sign up for job alerts on the Job Alerts page.