Zoning Inspector

About Our Job

Are you passionate about doing work that has a positive effect in your community? Would you rather be outdoors and active in the community rather than being chained to a desk all day?  The City and County of Denver’s Community Planning and Development Department (CPD) is looking to hire a Zoning Inspector to join our Zoning Inspection Team. Our ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of basic inspection, zoning, and/or construction principals, as well as a strong desire to learn and develop skills in the areas of construction plans review. We offer work/life balance, unmatched benefits, and a pension plan for life! Apply today!

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) 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. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!  

What We Offer 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $29.56-45.82/hour. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $30-34/hour, based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date, City pays majority of premiums)

Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)

457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)

PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidays

Merit Increases

STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance

CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits

Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program

Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources

EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location & Schedule 

This position is located at the Wellington Webb Building, located at 201 W Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (some weekend or alternative work hours may be required). A city vehicle is provided while on duty. Typically your work is starting in the office for a short time, and spending the remaining time in the field.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

BUILDING COMMUNITY: Denver Community Planning and Development is responsible for visionary city planning and ensuring safe, responsible, sustainable building. CPD regulates planning, zoning, development and maintenance of private property in Denver. We're working hard to make Denver a great place to live, work and play! Visit DenverGov.org/CPD.

This position will focus on providing full performance inspection work enforcing Denver’s zoning code on new projects as well as existing violations in Denver.

Key responsibilities will include:

Review landmark and zoning compliance for all projects/development within a specified inspector district

Review approved construction plans, site plans, and architectural drawings to verify compliance with zoning requirements and identify discrepancies during field inspections

Conduct inspections of private properties and sites for compliance; issue citations, orders, or summons, and recommend appropriate course of remediation

Educate and work collaboratively with property owners, contractors, and residents to achieve voluntary compliance with zoning and landmark regulations by providing guidance and technical information regarding zoning and landmark code requirements and compliance options

Stay abreast of updates to the Denver Zoning Code and landmark requirements

Respond to reported violations lodged by residents of zoning, landmark or municipal code violations

Approve and sign off on Certificates of Occupancy once work is completed according to landmark preservation standards or zoning ordinances and may issue stop work order or orders to comply if work is not compliant

Perform other related duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:​

Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, site plans, blueprints, and architectural drawings.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; a sense of diplomacy with the ability to communicate complex issues to varied audiences in an easy to understand manner

Comfortable having difficult face-to-face conversations regarding code violations and required corrective actions, with strong mediation skills and the ability to gain voluntary compliance through empathy, professionalism, and effective communication

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to balance multiple inspections, priorities, and administrative responsibilities

A keen eye for detail with the ability to identify discrepancies between approved plans and field conditions.

Excellent writing, public speaking, and broad communication skills

Some knowledge of architectural history, construction materials and techniques

Skills in applying design guidelines and standards to a wide variety and complexity of project types

Comfort working independently in the field for the majority of the workday in a variety of weather conditions

Some experience with historic preservation is preferred, but not required

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Historic Preservation, Engineering, or a related field

Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience performing complex inspections/investigations, plan review, or project coordination/management specific to development or land use, to ensure compliance with standards and ordinances

Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education for all classifications

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements 

License/Certification Requirement: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

Resume

Cover Letter preferred, but not required

Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at 11:59pm to ensure consideration.