City Inspector I

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

5d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

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 11,000 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 $22.53-$28.17. 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 5 days per week, Monday-Friday between 6:00am-3:30pm. You will also work out of The Central Platte Campus, Roslyn Campus, or Cherry Creek Campus. However, ~75% of the day will be spent in the field. Who We Are & What You’ll 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. 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. Solid Waste Management provides trash, recycling, compost, and large item pickup collection services for single family Denver homes and multi-family dwellings with up to seven units, municipal facilities, and Denver Public Schools. The agency’s Graffiti Removal Program removes graffiti from private and commercial property and the public Right-of-Way. The Keep Denver Beautiful campaign is housed in this agency. The Solid Waste Management team has an opening for a City Inspector I. This position is responsible for enforcing codes and regulations regarding illegal dumping, cart storage, and other situations that might arise. This position also will help educate residents about rules and regulation guidelines for waste services to gain compliance. As a City Inspector you will:

Requirements

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of public contact experience explaining policies, procedures, statutes, rules, and regulations and relating them to specific situations.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience and/or experience explaining rules and regulations to the public.
• Knowledge or desire to learn about the City and County of Denver’s Solid Waste Management programs and service guidelines.
• Desire to interact with the public on a daily basis

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complaints regarding solid waste compliance issues and present information to residents regarding code violations.
• Research and investigate issues.
• Develop plan of action and presents to executive management
• Issue notices, orders, summons, and citations
• Provide education to residents and resolve issues to gain voluntary compliance.
• Interpret, adapt, and apply appropriate written guidelines, precedents, and standardized work practices to a variety of problematic situations.
• Initiate appropriate action when unforeseen conditions are present such as identifying and reporting criminal activities.
• Act as a representative of Solid Waste Management and the City and County of Denver in court
• Research data to develop reports.
• Enter information into City programs to ensure and track compliance, completion, and/or billing
• Assist other inspectors with complex investigations

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED