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.
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The target salary range for this position is $33 - $43/ hour . 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
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. In this position you can expect to work at the Webb Building (201 W. Colfax). This team currently works 3 days in office. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
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.
Denver's Right-of-Way Services (ROWS) manages most activities in the City's right-of-way. ROWS is responsible for determining requirements for improvements in the public right-of-way, as well as reviewing plans for regulatory compliance, issuing permits, and inspecting work in the areas of transportation, wastewater, and survey.
The Engineering and Regulatory (ER) Coordination team within ROWS is looking for a Plans Review Specialist II to support our work in evaluating capital projects, utility projects, and land use proposals within the public right-of-way (ROW). Our team ensures compliance with city, state, and federal regulations while fostering seamless coordination among diverse projects and stakeholders. For more information, please visit the ER website .
Few divisions within DOTI engage with such a wide range of complex and dynamic projects, public space activities, and stakeholders. We tackle unique, nonstandard challenges and play a key role in shaping the future of our city's infrastructure.
Specifically, as the Plans Review Specialist II you will:
Conduct research on applicable codes, regulations, requirements, and standards for plans review
Work with contractors and homeowners to review and approve a variety of complex site plans to ensure compliance with Colorado statues, Denver revised Municipal codes, Right of Way Rules and Regulations, Denver Zoning codes and Federal requirements for the issuance of Ordinance, Resolutions and/or permits
Provide planning-level collaboration, resolve plan review comments, provide process and technical guidance, and minimize regulatory and field conflicts, while monitoring progress and updating the customer
Review and approve a variety of plans, that require a review of historical plans, reviewing past permit usage, reviewing transportation and traffic control plans, site plans, encroachment plans, utility plans etc. Which may lead to different Resolutions and Ordinances, requiring City Council review and approval, and different types of permits.
Partner with engineers, permit review technicians, business operations administrators, and administrative staff
Provide high quality customer service by meeting, following up with, and providing guidance to applicants, internal project managers, contract personnel, other city staff, and the public (practice city values – listen, dare, and deliver)
Assist applicants and customers via email and phone
Use asset software applications for project tracking, mapping, drafting of graphical details, assembly of department metrics, issuance of permits, record keeping, process improvement, and to support other department functions
Attend meetings to help facilitate clear communication about regulatory functions and services
Demonstrate skills in leadership and innovation with decision making to address a variety of case-by-case scenarios to meet department and division values and goals
Our ideal candidate possesses some or all of the following: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, highly detail-oriented and organized, and excels in time management. In addition, we are looking for someone that has:
Experience working with municipal codes, other regulatory codes, standards, and guidelines
Experience with working in Accela or other data management and permit software
Experience with, MS Office Suite, Accela, County Fusion, SharePoint
Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
Knowledge in reading and reviewing construction plans and issuing permits
Ability to balance different projects in a customer-facing environment while meeting deadlines
Knowledge and understanding of land development process
Ability to search and collect data
Desire to be a leader on the team
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of plans review experience reviewing blueprints and plans for zoning and/or construction projects with regard to the compliance of zoning and construction codes and regulations.
Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Licenses and Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
This position is expected to stay open until March 12th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 12th at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.
Job Profile
CE3049 Plans Review Specialist II
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here .
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$31.33 - $48.56
Target Pay
$33 - $43/ 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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