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 $25.30- $29.00. 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 Monday-Friday in the field and at 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.

Right of Way Services (ROWS) regulates activities associated with private development and use of the Citys Right-of-Way. It develops plans for regulatory compliance for mobility and construction permitting project inspections and land surveys that facilitate safe access for both vehicular traffic and pedestrians.

Specifically as Right of Way Inspector I you will:

• Receive on-the-job-training to ensure that all infrastructure and constructs are within the City & County of Denvers right-of-way standards and specifications

• Issue permits conduct field inspections and ensure proper documentation of inspections

• Address concerns and questions related to issues within the Right of Way

• Coordinate and communicate with multiple agencies for all construction activities in the public right of way

• Check contractors licensing for type and eligibility for requested work prior to processing permits. Review Transportation Engineering Plan and ensures the accuracy of the permit relative to the plans and Traffic Control Plan(s)

• Review all traffic control plans for compliance according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Advise contractors on any corrections to plans

• Receive training from ROW Inspectors II and III and Supervisor on all small residential and routine projects that require field modifications onsite meetings and certificate of occupancy as well as guidance with more difficult and complex projects and inspections for successful build and close out

What Youll Bring

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

• Strong time management and prioritization skills to meet multiple deadlines

• Experience with MS Office

• Ability to deescalate and provide solutions and answers in a timely manner

• Attention to detail with documentation and communication (written/verbal/electronic)

• Strong math skills and general construction knowledge

• Desire to work with a team to grow with the Right of Way Inspectors

• Ability to work independently in inclement weather

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from high school or possession of a GED HiSET or TASC Certificate

• Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the construction field or two (2) years of experience explaining policies procedures statutes rules and regulations and relating them to specific situations such as working with customers to pull right of way construction permits etc.

• Education and 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/Certification: 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

Required Minimum Qualifications

This position is expected to stay open until May 6th Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than May 6th at 11:59 PM

About Everything Else

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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.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation real-time captioning via CART or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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