Floodplain Project Inspector

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 $63,679 - $85,000/year, based on experience and education. 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, your primary office assignment will be at the Denver Wastewater Management (WMD) building, located at 2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80223. You should anticipate conducting field inspections up to five days per week, weather permitting. A City vehicle will be provided for use on official City business.

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. DOTI also provides regulatory oversight services for both public and private development projects.

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.

DOTI is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Floodplain Project Inspector to join our Floodplain Management team. This role is central to ensuring that construction in the regulatory floodplain-including site development, public infrastructure and flood management systems are constructed safely, sustainably, and in accordance with Denver's engineering and environmental standards.

As a Floodplain Project Inspector, you will provide detailed inspection, project documentation, and technical support for private development, public infrastructure, and external agency projects constructed in the regulatory floodplain in Denver.

Specifically, as the Floodplain Project Inspector, you will:

* Project & Customer Service Excellence - Set up and maintain the project inspection folder prior to conducting pre-construction meeting and throughout construction. Communicate construction deficiencies to the contractor and convey constructability concerns to floodplain management team following permit approval. Pursue escalating enforcement processes on non-compliance issues, as needed. Prioritize and manage a portfolio of active floodplain projects and update construction progress status, as needed based on project complexity.

Ensure project compliance with approved documents and discuss potential regulatory conflicts so they can be resolved to avoid re-work. Build strong relationships with contractors, developers, inspectors, and internal partners to deliver exceptional customer service. Lead coordination with Mile High Flood District (MHFD) and Denver construction teams for infrastructure construction inspection on an as needed basis. Maintain thorough project documentation and reporting in conformance with City requirements.

* Floodplain Compliance - Perform expert-level floodplain field inspections and floodplain management program compliance support. Verify construction activities in regulated floodplains, conduct field meetings, and support timely permit close-out. Inspect building and infrastructure construction within the regulatory floodplain is being completed in compliance with the approved documents from design approval through completion and certification. Review and prepare redline review comments for Elevation and/or Floodproofing Certificates.

Confirm projects were constructed and certified per the approved documents prior to building occupancy.

* Wastewater & Stormwater Field Inspection Services - Perform field inspections of sanitary sewer, storm drainage, detention, and water quality infrastructure. Ensure compliance with Denver Wastewater Standard Specifications, Details, and Storm Drainage Design Criteria and coordinate potential conflicts. Reduce rework and delays by proactively supporting construction teams in achieving full compliance.

* UAS (Drone) Program - Serve as an operator in DOTI's drone…