Region:
Colorado

Location:
Aspen

Zoning Enforcement Officer
*Sign-on bonus and relocation bonus may be available*
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume"_ anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application._
Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Zoning Enforcement Officer
Department: Community Development
Classification: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $27.96 - $31.46
Salary Range: $27.96 - $41.94
Position Summary: Performs administrative duties to enforce the City of Aspen zoning codes through review of building permit applications, educates the public about zoning regulations, responds to citizen complaints and initiates follow-up compliance checks in the field, consistent with the organization’s values and mission statement.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the general direction of the Zoning Administrator.

Essential Job Functions:
Permit Review

• Reviews building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fence, and sign permit applications to determine compliance with all applicable Land Use entitlements as well as the City of Aspen Land Use Code. This includes dimensional and Outdoor Lighting requirements. Researches historical issues and records to determine background information. Coordinates with applicant and/or other departments to obtain clarification or correction of submitted material. Reviews land use applications for compliance with zoning and other development regulations. Completes a mixture of office and field work to ensure accuracy of permits. Delivers high quality, accurate results, while effectively maintaining and enhancing existing organizational systems and standards. Assesses and collects impact fees, Affordable Housing Certificates, and Transferable Development Rights.

Customer Service

• Regularly interacts and builds relationships with development services staff and customers, including owners, consultants, and developers. Provides information and answers questions from the public, architects, contractors, real estate professionals, and Community Development Staff members on how zoning regulations apply to a particular parcel of land or structure.

Inspections

• Conducts field inspections which can include Certificate of Occupancy inspections to ensure constructed projects comply with approved building permit plans; assessing unique field conditions that could affect zoning compliance; and answering questions prior to permit submittal for a variety of permit types. Performs routine field inspections to identify zoning violations.

Current Planning

• Serving as the Planner of the Day 2-3 times a month on a rotational basis.
• Partnering with Planning Staff during regularly scheduled meetings multiple times a week to give feedback on the implementation of the Land Use Code
• Reviewing Land Use Applications as a referral agency for Planning staff or the Design Review Committee for Land Use Code compliance
• Processing Land Use Applications, including evaluating for code compliance. Preparation of staff memorandums and presenting Land Use Applications before the final review authority, include the Community Development Director and elected or appointed boards.
• Enforcement: take in complaints and coordinate with the City Attorney’s Office, Building Department, Historic Preservation Division, and a variety of other City departments to resolve the complaint. This regularly involves researching the history of Land Use Reviews and Approvals on the subject parcel as well as past Building Permits.

City Organizational Values

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.

Other duties as assigned. These may include drafting Zoning policies and Standard Operating procedures and maintaining Community Development GIS layers.

Core Competencies Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
• Communication : Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
• Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Construction Management: Knowledge of architectural and construction industry terminology; Can read and accurately evaluate architectural plans for compliance with the City’s Land Use Code and site-specific land use approvals.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma, or equivalent.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience in similar field which may include zoning or land use enforcement, planning, architecture, or construction management.
Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Email). Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms. Experience with ArcGIS, Salesforce, and Laserfiche preferred.
Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.
Desirable Qualifications: Land Use Planning education and/or experience. Experience implementing municipal land use codes.
NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.
NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.
Position Type and Work Hours:

• Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
• Evening meetings may be required in addition to or instead of normal hours.

Work Environment:

• Indoors: Office environment.
• Outdoors/Off-Site: Performs site visits to construction sites, attends meetings, and conferences. Some exposure to noise, fumes, and temperature changes.

Physical Demands:
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.
Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.
Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.
Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 10 pounds from one level to another.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

NOTE: Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City professional staff may be required to work on site and or partially remote.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.96 per hour

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