DFPC Building Inspector II

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 remote position - Candidates will be mobile and driving from site-to-site across the state.
• 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 exists to ensure (by reviewing plans, processing documents, inspecting new construction projects, and completing ongoing inspections) that regulated facilities are constructed and maintained in accordance with requirements in statutes, rules, and adopted codes.

This position will conduct construction site inspections of facilities for code conformance; perform site inspections of building systems; perform construction inspections in facilities regulated by the DFPC; provide technical assistance to local governments on matters related to building, fire, and life safety protection; answer inquires related to building, fire, and life safety protection and interpretation of codes related to inspections performed.

This position is an entry-level position and is expected to attend trainings (sometimes requiring out of state travel for up to a week) and attain certifications to meet Building Inspector III qualifications within twenty-four (24) months of hire date.These certifications include ICC Commercial Building Plans Examiner, Commercial Mechanical Inspector or Commercial Mechanical Plans Examiner and ICC or NFPA Fire Inspector II.

Once all of these requirements have been met and the incumbent has demonstrated comprehension and application of DFPC policies and procedures, the position will be eligible for reallocation to Inspector III.

In addition, this position is expected to complete a Basic Life Safety Code class through the Centers for Mendicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); however, attendance in this class is not required prior to promoting to Building Inspector III.

Key Responsibilities: Perform Construction and Code Maintenance InspectionsConducts independent, document based and/or on-site, inspections of regulated facilities using state and federal regulations.

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.

Document and communicate construction and code discrepancies to facility personnel and design professionals and follow up on corrections.

The employee shall serve as a primary point of contact for the region specified by the Division.Perform Final Inspections, Certificate of Occupancy Determination, Issue Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of CompletionPerforms onsite inspection to determine if the permitted structure meets the requirements of the applicable codes.

This includes, but is not limited to, confirming the number of stories, determining appropriate classification of construction type, evaluating means of egress components, evaluating fire-resistant rated assemblies, evaluating site and building accessibility, reviewing and collecting documentation that verifies all required subsidiary inspections have been performed and approved.Manages Workload, Professional Development, and Other Duties as Assigned

• Determines scheduling priorities from assigned workload. Continually assesses and adjusts schedule to comply with established time frames.
• Attends required trainings and certification exams to obtain requisite certifications to qualify for promotion to the full performance level inspector III.
• Performs other work as assigned by the position’s supervisor to meet the mission of the DFPC commensurate with the employee’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications

A minimum qualification for this position is possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector certificate.

The certification 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 certification.

• 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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