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.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CN3404 Zoning Inspector

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$29.56 - $45.82

Target Pay

$30-34/hour, based on education and experience

Agency

Community Planning & Development

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. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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