About Our Job

With competitive pay great benefits and endless opportunities working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you and those who benefit from your passion skills and expertise. Join our diverse inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. Although the full pay range is posted the target hiring range is $27.89 $35.56 We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year 12 paid holidays 1 personal holiday 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to work in the field Monday-Friday and occasionally report to the Wastewater Building (2000 W 3rd Ave).

Who We Are & What Youll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) through its employees enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective high quality safe and equitable public infrastructure and services. For more information please visit the DOTI website.

DOTIs Commitment to Equity:

• DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas assets and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting equitable investments and equitable workforce development.

• DOTIs culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People (2) Operate with Discipline (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions and (4) Deliver Results.

As Right of Way Inspector II you will:

• Inspect Right-of-Way Projects: Conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with City standards and ordinances; monitor and re-inspect projects to enforce compliance. Prepare detailed reports with photos and videos documenting project progress.

• Review Traffic Control Plans: Approve traffic control plans to confirm safety measures and proper detours for vehicle traffic.

• Evaluate Construction Plans: Assess approved construction and improvement plans for adherence to City guidelines and determine corrective actions when needed. Recommend and implement field modifications in coordination with senior inspectors.

• Resolve Compliance Issues: Investigate complaints related to public right-of-way; issue citations notices stop-work orders or summonses as necessary.

• Material Testing Oversight: Supervise concrete and soil testing; review results and require corrections to meet standards before project approval.

• Lead Pre-Construction Meetings: Provide guidance on engineering standards right-of-way specifications and safety requirements.

• Respond to Public Inquiries: Address citizen complaints and provide updates regarding construction activities.

What Youll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience skills and characteristics:

• Attention to Detail & Technical Accuracy: Demonstrates thoroughness in inspections and documentation; applies technical standards and guidelines accurately.

• Customer Service & Communication Skills: Interacts professionally with the public and stakeholders; provides clear courteous responses and effectively addresses concerns.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: Makes sound objective decisions under varying conditions; evaluates situations and determines appropriate corrective actions.

• Technical Competence & Regulatory Knowledge: Understands inspection principles traffic control standards and City ordinances; applies technical expertise to ensure compliance.

• Analytical & Reasoning Ability: Interprets plans regulations and technical documents; identifies relationships and draws accurate conclusions to resolve issues.

• Investigation & Compliance Enforcement Skills: Conducts field investigations assesses compliance and enforces standards through permits notices and corrective measures.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with specific plans and standards. Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Drivers License at the time of application. Requires Traffic Control Technician certification by ATSSA or equivalent agency (approved by Manager) within one year of hire. Requires Traffic Control Supervisor certification by ATSSA or equivalent agency (approved by Manager) within two years of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until February 17th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than February 17th at 11:59 PM.

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

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