Construction Inspector - ODP Compliance Inspector

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

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. This position 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 benefited 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.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

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.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• 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

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• 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
  
  

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks

• Review, comment and inspect the installation of private improvements during the construction of new development within the City for compliance with approved plans, including the Official Development Plan, and other City regulations pertaining to the design of site planning, landscaping improvements and (Planning) architecture
• Review cost estimates and secure sureties for private improvements and administer sureties to ensure successful performance by developers
• Participate in the review of land development proposals to help limit future problems during construction
• Demonstrate knowledge of City ordinances regarding development and construction
• Demonstrate knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques applicable to the construction of landscaping, retaining walls, parking lots, including concrete placement, asphalt paving and concrete flatwork and other site improvements
• Deal firmly, effectively and tactfully with contractors, developers and the public during the course of construction activities, often under contentious circumstances
• Work diplomatically with property owners to maintain their properties
• 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
• Coordinate activities with other City Departments and/or Divisions
• Safely operate a City vehicle when driving to jobsites
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide information on municipal ordinances, regulations, specifications and official documents, including Official Development Plans, to customers
• Help to develop or update standards for construction, site planning, landscaping and related efforts
• Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports for administering sureties during construction for all projects
• Initiate and chair pre-construction meetings with contractors

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and CertificationsRequired :

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the design, review or inspection of the construction of, site development, landscaping, code enforcement or a related field
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a good safety record

Preferred :

• Higher education courses in construction management, planning, landscape architecture, code enforcement or a related field
• QWEL Certified
• Experience in irrigation and landscape installation
• Plant knowledge
• Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM) Certification

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
This position is physical in nature, and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina for:

• Constant standing and walking on uneven terrain in various conditions to perform inspections, constant squatting, bending and kneeling to perform inspections at various sites
• Frequent sitting to write reports and drive to and from inspection sites; frequent twisting to inspect site structure and electrical wiring
• Occasional crawling to inspect multi-level structures; occasional climbing and balancing on ladders, stairs, framing and step ladders at unprotected heights to look for structural hazards; occasional reaching overhead and below shoulder to manipulate tools and equipment
• Frequent light grasp, hand manipulation and handling needed to use equipment; occasional firm grasp is needed to manipulate tools
• Frequent stepping up/down to get in and out of vehicles, trenches and foundations; frequent actuate mechanism needed to safely operate vehicles
• Frequent use of far acuity to detect hazards; constant use of near acuity to write reports and perform office tasks
• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires extensive fieldwork and site visits driving a City vehicle, is subject to all extremes of weather conditions, high noise levels from construction equipment, fumes and odors from soil amendments and chemical exposure from fertilizers, and includes field inspection work in developed facilities, construction sites, undeveloped terrain and open space areas. Sufficient mobility and physical stamina to walk over disturbed terrain. Walking approximately 40 percent of the workday and includes bending and kneeling with minimal lifting of up to 25 pounds occasionally. Ability to hear heavy equipment. Ability to differentiate colors.
Required Materials and Equipment
City vehicle, personal computer, iPad, calculators, office supplies, spray paint, construction level, measuring tape, measuring wheel, large format copier and printer, hard hat, telephone and cellular phone

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
  
  

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2026 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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