City Inspector I, II or III Code Enforcement

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the City Inspection Supervisor coordinates and conducts inspection of private and public projects involving public utilities and infrastructure and ensuring they are completed in accordance with City standards and specifications.

The salary range for City Inspector I is $27.47- $38.46per hour with a hiring range of$27.47 - $32.96 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary range for City Inspector II is$34.46- $48.25per hour with a hiring range of$34.46 - $41.35 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary range for City Inspector III is$38.60- $54.04per hour with a hiring range of$38.60 - $46.32 depending on qualifications and experience.

Position will close to applicants on:Friday 10/24/25 at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

PLEASE INCLUDE A RESUME WITH APPLICATION

The City of Loveland is looking fora well-rounded professionalwith experience in construction inspection leadership a passion for problem solving and providing excellent customer service. Asa City Inspector you will play a pivotal role in upholding regulatory standards and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. You willbe part of adedicated team of inspectors;performing inspectionsfor capital projects as well as residential commercial and industrial developments to ensure compliance with construction standards and safety is a position with opportunity for personal and professional development and growth within a community organization!

CITY INSPECTOR I:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs complete and professional construction inspection duties to determine acceptance and compliance with City standards and specifications by rendering objective and impartial decisions in a firm and tactful manner for construction in City right-of-way.
• Read interpret and enforce applicable transportation and utility construction standards construction drawings working plans and maps.
• Provide technical information to contractors and the general public.
• Track status of projects and any arising concerns.
• Produce daily logs for assigned projects to effectively document construction activities.
• Interact with developers contractors and citizens in an effective and professional manner to address any questions or concerns.
• Enforces Municipal Ordinances regulating construction safety and site development.
• Provides interpretation explanations and clarifications of as well as information on adopted codes and ordinances to contractors and the public.
• Meets and confers with developers consultants contractors employees and the general public regarding engineering and development requirements.
• Read interpret and enforce applicable transportation and utility construction standards construction drawings working plans and maps.
• Provides technical information to contractors and the general public.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Represents Public Works and Utilities in meetings with contractors developers and the public.
• Serves as liaison between the city and contractors and the general public
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• High School graduate or GED.

Required Experience:

• 1 year on-the-job experience performing construction inspection or related duties.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Current certification in LabCAT Level A or ACI Field Concrete Testing preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Self-motivated and positive team player able to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes and ordinances read construction documents and enforce regulations.
• Ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in writing and to prepare written reports and review comments.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Must be a proficient problem solver and effective in conflict resolution.
• Must be interpersonally effective at working with contractors and developers as well as citizens.
• Working knowledge of Excel and MS Word preferred.
• Previous knowledge of construction and/or construction materials preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g. 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster fire flood blizzard etc.).

CITY INSPECTOR II:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs complete and professional construction inspection duties to determine acceptance and compliance with City standards and specifications by rendering objective and impartial decisions in a firm and tactful manner for construction in City right-of-way.
• Read interpret and enforce applicable transportation and utility construction standards construction drawings working plans and maps.
• Provide technical information to contractors and the general public.
• Track status of projects and any arising concerns.
• Produce daily logs for assigned projects to effectively document construction activities.
• Interact with developers contractors and citizens in an effective and professional manner to address any questions or concerns.
• Enforces Municipal Ordinances regulating construction safety and site development.
• Provides interpretation explanations and clarifications of as well as information on adopted codes and ordinances to contractors and the public.
• Meets and confers with developers consultants contractors employees and the general public regarding engineering and development requirements.
• Read interpret and enforce applicable transportation and utility construction standards construction drawings working plans and maps.
• Provides technical information to contractors and the general public.
• Minor design drafting and sketching of details for construction/standards clarification.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Represents Public Works and Utilities in meetings with contractors developers and the public.
• Serves as liaison between the city and contractors and the general public.
• Operates survey equipment to check grades and have ability to measure constructed materials to determine quantities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• High School graduate or GED.

Required Experience:

• 5 years on-the-job experience performing construction inspections including documentation of the quality and quantity of materials placed on urban streets and storm drainage projects required. This work should have included the installation of soils hot mix asphalt flatwork and structural concrete storm water pipe trenching manholes drainage inlets riprap hydraulic structures and erosion control measures.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Current certification in Erosion Control (NPDES and State of Colorado) or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Current certification in LabCAT Level A and ACI Field Concrete Testing preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Self-motivated and positive team player able to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes and ordinances read construction documents and enforce regulations.
• Ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in writing and to prepare written reports and review comments.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Must be a proficient problem solver and effective in conflict resolution.
• Must be interpersonally effective at working with contractors and developers as well as citizens.
• Working knowledge of Excel and MS Word.
• Previous knowledge of construction and/or construction materials.
• Possesses an understanding of street signing and striping as described in the Manual on Urban Traffic Control Devices related to construction activities.
• Thorough understanding of construction materials inspection sampling and testing as described in the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction or a comparable materials manual. Typically including sampling and testing of soils aggregates asphalt mixes and concrete for compliance with project specifications.
• Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act standards as well as Public Right-of-Way Access Guidelines.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS.
• Experience with CityWorks or other asset management systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g. 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster fire flood blizzard etc.).

CITY INSPECTOR III:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs complete and professional construction inspection duties to determine acceptance and compliance with City standards and specifications by rendering objective and impartial decisions in a firm and tactful manner for construction in City right-of-way.
• Read interpret and enforce applicable transportation and utility construction standards construction drawings working plans and maps.
• Provide technical information to contractors and the general public.
• Track status of projects and any arising concerns.
• Produce daily logs for assigned projects to effectively document construction activities.
• Interact with developers contractors and citizens in an effective and professional manner to address any questions or concerns.
• Enforces Municipal Ordinances regulating construction safety and site development.
• Provides interpretation explanations and clarifications of as well as information on adopted codes and ordinances to contractors and the public.
• Meets and confers with developers consultants contractors employees and the general public regarding engineering and development requirements.
• Read interpret and enforce applicable transportation and utility construction standards construction drawings working plans and maps.
• Provides technical information to contractors and the general public.
• Minor design drafting and sketching of details for construction/standards clarification.
• Provide construction management services and inspection for city capital projects.
• Serves as liaison between the city and contractors and the general public.
• Operates survey equipment to check grades and have ability to measure constructed materials to determine quantities.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Represents Public Works and Utilities in meetings with contractors developers and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• High School graduate or GED.

Required Experience:

• 10 years on-the-job experience performing construction inspections including documentation of the quality and quantity of materials placed on urban streets and storm drainage projects required. This work should have included the installation of soils hot mix asphalt flatwork and structural concrete storm water pipe trenching manholes drainage inlets riprap hydraulic structures and erosion control measures.

Preferred Experience:

• 3 years Construction Management and inspection experience with large scale capital improvement or development projects. This work should have included schedule development public outreach/notification and review of civil construction plans.

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Current certification in LabCAT Level A or certification in ACI Field Concrete Testing preferred.
• Current certification in Erosion Control (NPDES and State of Colorado) required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Self-motivated and positive team player able to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes and ordinances read construction documents and enforce regulations.
• Ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and in writing and to prepare written reports and review comments.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Must be a proficient problem solver and effective in conflict resolution.
• Must be interpersonally effective at working with contractors and developers as well as citizens.
• Working knowledge of Excel and MS Word.
• Previous knowledge of construction and/or construction materials.
• Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act standards as well as Public Right-of-Way Access Guidelines.
• Possesses an understanding of street signing and striping as described in the Manual on Urban Traffic Control Devices related to construction activities.
• Thorough understanding of construction materials inspection sampling and testing as described in the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards Colorado Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction or a comparable materials manual. Typically including sampling and testing of soils aggregates asphalt mixes and concrete for compliance with project specifications.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS.
• Experience with CityWorks or other asset management systems.
• Experience with surveying using an engineers level or total station.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g. 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Occasional exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster fire flood blizzard etc.).

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations the world-famous Valentine Remail Program and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts brewery foodie and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions professional hockey events endless community recreation and open space opportunities art and sculpture shows and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020 Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governors Award for Downtown Excellence is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to joinmore than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program various opportunities for growth and development and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty where you belong!

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) medical plans Dental Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• Employee Health & Wellness Center (self/family)
• Paid vacation holidays and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance AD&D Short-term and Long-term disability and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a 457 Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted recreation passes
• Employee recognition program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Referral Program

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities skills and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically and additional activities duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.

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Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and background check.