Construction Inspector - ODP Compliance Inspector

The Construction Inspector - ODP (Official Development Plan) Compliance Inspector position participates in the City’s development review process through the inspection of private improvements including landscaping, architecture, site work, site amenities and other improvements installed by private developers. This position focuses upon private site improvement construction and is responsible for administering surety collected for these improvements.

This position will interact with other staff primarily within the Community Services Department and across all departments to ensure contractor/developer compliance with City regulations, City Code and Official Development Plans. It works diplomatically with property owners to develop and maintain their private properties.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi‑weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

The City’s work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission:
The City of Westminster provides high‑quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well‑maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Community Services Department, which plans, promotes and sustains an attractive and high‑quality living and working environment by facilitating appropriate land use and infrastructure decisions, ensuring that the community is developed in a safe, aesthetically pleasing and maintainable manner.

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow‑through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self‑development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem‑solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

• Review and comment on construction plans, specifications and other contract documents pertaining to the design of private infrastructure, site planning, landscaping improvements and (Planning) architecture
• Demonstrate knowledge of City ordinances regarding development and construction
• Deal firmly, effectively and tactfully with contractors, developers and the public during the course of construction activities, often under contentious circumstances
• Communicate with a variety of stakeholders clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate a high level of independent judgment while making decisions regarding required construction modifications in the field, and effectively convey those decisions
• Schedule workload and maintain a well‑organized system for administering surety bonds and other pertinent documents
• Review cost estimates for construction activities and manage the Landscaping and Private Improvements Agreement process

• Review, comment and inspect the installation of private improvements during the construction of new development within the City for…