Plumbing Inspector- Right of Way Services

About Our Job

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. 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

In this position, you will work Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, you will be working in the field for the entire day. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you will report 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.

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.

The Right-of-Way Services (ROWS) division of DOTI is seeking a full-time Plumbing Inspector within Project Plan Review & Permitting team. 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.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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
• Prepare 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

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate is someone who brings strong customer service skills, excels in a collaborative team environment, and thrives in high-volume, fast-paced settings. They demonstrate patience, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of company standards, ensuring that both individual and team goals are consistently met with quality and efficiency.

In addition, our ideal candidate will have some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Sewer and water line installation experience
• A valid State of Colorado Plumbing License
• Great customer service skills
• A team first mentality
• Being able to work in a high-volume job that requires patience, and understanding of the standards and details of the City and County of Denver

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
• Education & Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements
• Licensure & Certification: 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
• Licensure in another state with reciprocity may be accepted in lieu of this requirement, provided that the applicant has Colorado licensure at completion of probation
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Thursday, July 30th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 30th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ2572 Plumbing Inspector

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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.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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