Plumbing Inspector- Right of Way Services

About the role

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $33.22 - $42.50. 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

Location: In this position, you will work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Working in the field for the entire day
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: Reporting to the Wastewater Management building located at 2000 W 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80223 before working in the field

This position includes the use of a company vehicle for work-related travel.

The Right-of-Way Services (ROWS) division

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.

DOTI’s 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.

DOTI’s 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.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting on-site Plumbing Inspections for the installation of storm, and sanitary sewer systems, Certificate of Occupancy approvals, and other plumbing related installations dealing with residential, and commercial properties.

• Completes on-site inspections on plumbing, and related equipment installations and operations in new construction and remodels to ensure and enforce compliance with the Denver Building Code and/or City specifications
• Determines compliance or non-compliance with code/specification requirements and recommends appropriate corrections, enforcement, and/or compliance action to remedy the compliance issue(s)
• Investigates complaints of code/specification violations, recommends appropriate corrective and/or enforcement action which may include issuing “stop work” orders, summons, and/or canceling permits; and reinvestigates to verify code compliance
• Interprets and explains rules, regulations, ordinance, and standards to property owners, contractors, and the public
• Prepares written reports and maintains records of inspections performed
• Complies with standard safety rules and procedures common to the trade
• May be required to be on-call to address emergent needs

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

We are seeking a full-time Plumbing Inspector within Project Plan Review & Permitting team.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a journey level plumber
• Licenses and certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Possession of a valid Journey Plumber's License issued by the State of Colorado at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

About Everything Else

Job Profile

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Position Type: Unlimited
Position Salary Range: $33.22 - $51.49 Target Pay: $33.22 - $42.50/hour
Agency: Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies: City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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