Position Description

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring salary: $31.87 - $42.62 Hourly

Signing Bonus: New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus; with $2,500 paid on the first payroll, and $2,500 paid upon completion of six (6) month introductory period from hire date.

The deadline to submit applications is February 14, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Department Information
The City of Aurora Building Division is a division of Development Services. The Building Division has three primary areas. The Permit Center Building Plans Review and Building Inspections. Our Staff is dedicated to providing our customers with exceptional project services in the areas of building plan review, permits, and
inspections. Our goal is to ensure safe buildings and properties for our citizens through a collaborative working relationship with our construction partners.

Salary Information:

Salaries will be commensurate with relevant and required certifications.

One Certification: $33.55/hour
Two Certifications: $36.90/hour
Three Certifications: $40.59/hour

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs building inspections to ensure compliance with City code
• Records results of inspections
• Performs related public contact requirements verbally, in writing, by a computer, or over the telephone
• Schedules and coordinates routes and re-inspection
• Attends meetings and confers with the public
• Investigate complaints and variance issues
• Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Education:
• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:
• The desired Building Inspector would have experience in a certified area of inspection work and associated trade, as well as experience in construction or area of certification

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of design, construction, and function of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and life safety
• Municipal building codes and enforcement

Abilities:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens
• Handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Independently read and interpret construction documents, and maps in relation to the tasks of the job

Skills:
• Skill in providing technical knowledge in a specialized construction trade area
• Communicate verbally and in writing with building contractors, landowners, developers, and the general public regarding building inspections

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

Applicants must have at a minimum (1) of the following certifications:
• Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician's License
• ICC Commercial Building Inspector
• ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector

• ICC Commercial & Residential Plumbing Inspector
• State of Colorado Licensed Plumber
• Colorado State Fire Suppression Certification
• ICC Fire Code I&II and ability to obtain Colorado state certification

• Candidates must acquire two additional certifications for a total of three certifications within the first year of employment

Physical Demands:
• Light physical work requiring the ability to lift 20 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate office equipment and computer
• Clear vision to read and interpret reports, documents, and other written materials
• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and residents

• Climbing ladders/scaffolding and accessing attics and crawlspaces

Work Environment:
• Exposed to all types of weather conditions to include dust, wind, rain, hot/cold, etc.

Equipment Used:
• Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer, calculator, architectural and engineering scales, fax/copy machines, and zoning and code books.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment and city assigned vehicle.

Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Skills & experience

Position Type

• Full-time

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Location

This job may require you to travel to the following location

• Aurora, Colorado, 80012, United States

Compensation Rate

• $31.87 - 42.62