City Inspector II

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure and services. 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, hazardous waste removal, recycling, and a composting program 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 II. This position is responsible for enforcing codes and regulations regarding illegal dumping, graffiti, 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.

Requirements

• Two or more years of public contact experience explaining government and/or commercial development policies, procedure, statutes, rule, and/or regulations, and relating them to specific problems.
• Previous inspector experience.
• Knowledge of City and County of Denver Solid Waste Management programs and service guidelines.
• Desire to interact with the public on a daily basis.
• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience conducting on-site inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with standards and ordinances.
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve complaints regarding solid waste, graffiti and other compliance issues and present information to residents regarding code violations.
• Research and investigate more complex issues, such as reports of illegal dumping.
• Develop plan of action and presents to executive management.
• Issue permits, 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.
• Train, direct and assist support other inspectors and/or investigators with 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
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees