Denver
Right of Way Staff Inspector
Greater Denver Area · Staff+ · Full-time
No sponsorship$27k-$33kDetected 8 days ago
Customer SupportCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeConstruction Management
About the role
- Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
- New hires are typically brought into the organization between $26.84 - $33.35/hour, based on experience and education.
- For more information, please visit the DOTI website.
Responsibilities
- In this position you can expect to work in the field Monday-Friday and occasionally report to the Wastewater Building (2000 W 3rd Ave).
- 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.
- Receive training on inspection procedures, policies, methods, and safety practices; progressively take on more complex inspection responsibilities as skills develop.
- Review construction documents with ROW Project Managers, engineers, and supervisors; identify conflicts between plans and field conditions and assist in resolving issues.
- Coordinate with independent testing laboratories to perform materials, soils, and concrete testing; maintain test data and incorporate results into project documentation.
- Serve as an on‑site point of contact for contractors, utility companies, City departments, and project managers to support schedules, safety, and quality expectations.
- Participate in design and plan review discussions related to ROW impacts, providing field‑based insights to improve constructability and traffic management.
Requirements
- Experience inspecting ROW construction or development‑driven public infrastructure work.
- Familiarity with MUTCD, Denver Amendments, and DOTI Standards.
- Experience reviewing TCPs or evaluating field traffic control.
- Knowledge of construction materials, soils, and QA/QC processes (from Staff Project Inspector).
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Compensation
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
Benefits
- The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.
- 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
- DOTI's Commitment to Equity:
- Apply and continue learning DOTI Standards, specifications, guidelines, and safety requirements; provide accurate compliance guidance to development teams and contractors.
Company info
- (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.
- Who We Are & What You'll Do
- Assist customers and contractors with ROW permit workflows, including application entry, license verification, submittal checks, and issuing Ready‑To‑Pay permits once approvals are completed.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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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