Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Inspector/Plan Reviewer

Full Job Description

This position is open only to current residents of the state of Colorado.

An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

While the full salary range for this position is listed, employees are normally hired towards the lower end of the range.

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self.

We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.

• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).

• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.

• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.

• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.

• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and annual wellness days.

• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.

• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.

Requirements

• This is a hybrid position - Candidates will work from DFPC offices and be in the field
• In-state travel and operation of a State vehicle will be required for this position
• Overnight travel will be required -- expected to be 30% of the time
• Out-of-State travel may be required for this position: representation and participation for multi-state and national level conferences, training, association meetings, etc.

This position will perform preconstruction plan review of prepared drawings for compliance with adopted codes and standards; conduct construction site inspections of facilities for code conformance; perform site inspections of fire safety systems; perform maintenance inspections in facilities regulated by the DFPC; provide technical assistance to local governments on matters related to building, fire, and life safety protection; answer inquiries related to building, fire, and life safety protection and interpretation of codes related to plan reviews and inspections performed.

Key Responsibilities: Plan Review and Inspection Performs building, fire, and life safety code and other related plan reviews and inspections and verifies completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Colorado statutes, regulations, adopted building codes and referenced standards.

Documents and communicates required information to owners, designer of record, appropriate DFPC staff and others to ensure proper and timely processing of the building and fire permits.

Tracks all projects from initiation through completion.

Conducts independent, document based and/or on-site multi-trade building, fire, and life safety inspections using state and federal regulations.

Witnesses periodic testing of the safety systems within regulated facilities. Inspects buildings for unsafe practices, equipment, and furnishings.

Interviews staff and occupants regarding building operating conditions, safety issues, and evaluates appropriate training and knowledge of fire safety procedures.

Evaluates building structure and fire rating of building materials and compartmentalization of the structure, exiting requirements, electrical and mechanical systems, and exterior site and area design.

Writes clear, concise, and legally defensible statements of deficiencies based on analysis of the documented findings and extensive knowledge of regulation sets, guidelines, Principles of Documentation, and program specific protocols, policies and procedures.

Maintain a professional level of knowledge, skills, and ability related to the adopted and enforced codes and standards, and provides technical assistance to local officials and to the public on the interpretation of the adopted codes.

Document and communicate construction and code discrepancies to building owner or personnel and design professionals and follow up on corrections.

The employee shall serve as a primary point of contact for any project assigned.

Coordinating Plan Review Submittals, Issuing Permits
Creates, records, notifies the appropriate parties, and issues building permits, follows up on Certificates of Occupancy, and other documents as required.

Reviews submitted documents in schools as required and verifies conformance with Division plan review submittal requirements.

The position is responsible for ensuring proper tracking of the project’s documents and submittals (using division data systems and project tracking tools) and responding to such submittals in a timely fashion.

Recommends approval or denial of the final inspection. The employee may serve as a primary point of contact for the department throughout the duration of the project.

Issues correction notices as applicable. Initiates enforcement action as required, only after attaining prior direction and approval from the Branch Chief.

Qualifications

A minimum qualification for this position is possession of current certification with the International Code Council (ICC) or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for Fire Inspector II.

ICC Commercial Building Inspector, ICC Residential Building Inspector, ICC Commercial Building Plan Examiner, and ICC Residential Plan Examiner are also required.

These certifications must be obtained prior to the first day of employment and selection preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate that they already have the certifications.

A minimum of two years of experience related to plan review, building inspection, vegetation management or wildfire mitigation, or construction trade work is required.

Coursework or a degree in closely related fields of study (Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineering, etc...) may be substituted on a year for year basis.

• Experience applying the provisions of multiple codes and standards, such as building, mechanical, fuel gas, and electrical codes, on the same project.

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