Right of Way Inspector III

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

9d • $31 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) enhances the quality of life in Denver by delivering effective, high-quality, safe, and equitable public infrastructure and services. DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, investments, and workforce development. DOTI's culture revolves around four key principles: Invest in Our People, Operate with Discipline, Use Data to Drive Decisions, and Deliver Results. As a Right of Way Staff Inspector III, you will perform inspections on large, complex ROW projects to ensure compliance with transportation engineering standards, plans, and ordinances. You will serve as the field lead, providing on-the-job training, methods, technical guidance, and performance feedback to lower-level inspectors. You will resolve complex inspection problems in the field, independently determining appropriate solutions during daily operations. You will collaborate with project managers to develop training materials related to inspection policy, procedures, and ordinances. You will conduct final walkthroughs with contractors/developers, verifying full compliance with approved plans, codes, and transportation standards prior to project closeout. You will lead preconstruction meetings, coordinate with contractors to review project details and design specifications to ensure compliance, site safety, and a successful build. You will serve as the main point of contact (SME) for all ROW issues within an assigned district. You will review and approve a variety of traffic control plans, ensuring detours and safety safeguards meet traffic control standards. You will prepare detailed inspection documentation, including photo/video evidence, progress tracking, and violation records. You will process complex permit applications, verifying licenses, evaluating construction and traffic plans, confirming customer credentials, and issuing lengthy Ready To Pay permits. You will respond to 311/Salesforce cases, investigating concerns daily and resolving matters in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (4+ years) inspecting civil/structural construction with demonstrated ability to handle large and complex ROW projects.
• Strong technical competence in transportation engineering standards, ROW ordinances, and traffic control design principles.
• Advanced skill in conducting field investigations and interpreting technical materials (plans, charts, regulations, engineering tables).
• Leadership ability, including providing training, mentoring peers, and serving as a district level subject matter expert.
• High level reasoning and decision-making skills, capable of drawing accurate conclusions and resolving complex field issues.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to lead meetings and represent the City to contractors and citizens.
• Ability to work in demanding field conditions, including exposure to weather, noise, traffic, and physical labor.
• Graduate from high school or possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
• Four (4) years of experience inspecting construction projects to ensure compliance with specific plans and standards.
• Requires a valid Driver's 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.
• Resume
• Detailed cover letter about your interest in being the Right of Way Inspector III. Tell us more about how you professionally prepared for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT) and Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) (although required within 1–2 years, ideally already you already hold these certifications).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on large, complex ROW projects to ensure compliance with transportation engineering standards, plans, and ordinances.
• Serve as the field lead, providing on the job training, methods, technical guidance, and performance feedback to lower-level inspectors.
• Resolve complex inspection problems in the field, independently determining appropriate solutions during daily operations.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop training materials related to inspection policy, procedures, and ordinances.
• Conduct final walkthroughs with contractors/developers, verifying full compliance with approved plans, codes and transportation standards prior to project closeout.
• Lead preconstruction meetings, coordinate with contractors to review project details and design specifications to ensure compliance, site safety and a successful build.
• Serve as the main point of contact (SME) for all ROW issues within an assigned district.
• Review and approve a variety of traffic control plans, ensuring detours and safety safeguards meet traffic control standards.
• Prepare detailed inspection documentation, including photo/video evidence, progress tracking, and violation records.
• Process complex permit applications - verifying licenses, evaluating construction and traffic plans, confirming customer credentials, and issuing lengthy Ready To Pay permits.
• Responds to 311/Salesforce cases - investigates concerns daily and resolves matter in a timely manner.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED