Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Boulder, CO

• Investigates complaints regarding code violations pertaining to including but not limited to  building, zoning, nuisance, and other County codes by conducting field investigations and property research.
• Provide education and resources to aid in compliance. 
• Routinely monitor areas of Lake County backcountry regarding un-permitted building, camping, fire hazards, and other code concerns.
• Maintain excellent records regarding code violations communication, progress reporting, and resolution outcomes.
• Work with Director on establishing threshold for legal review by the County Attorney with potential of legal enforcement.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment used in code enforcement process in good working order.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training and/or college level coursework in criminal justice, public administration, business administration, or another related field.
• One year of work experience involving a high level of public contact including some experience dealing with the public in an enforcement, inspection, investigation, or customer service capacity.  Experience that includes the enforcement of county/municipal codes is highly desirable.

• Independently perform a full range of county code enforcement and compliance duties.  Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues.
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner.
• Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.
• Maintain complex logs, records, and files.

• Operations, services, and activities of a county code compliance program.
• Pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance abatement, property maintenance, building, health and safety, and related areas.
• Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
• County/Community services and organizational structure as they relate to code compliance.
• Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance.
• Effective public relations practices.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Geographic features and locations within the area served.

• Ability to work indoors in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to see close up and far away, with or without glasses or contacts.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement, hot, or cold weather as required by attendance of County events or local emergencies.

Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees

As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the 2024 Benefits Guide for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!

Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees

Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.