Fire Plans Examiner

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review building plans and fire protection system drawings for new and existing construction to verify compliance with adopted fire codes and ordinances.
• Identify deficiencies, request corrections, and prepare written review comments.
• Research codes, alternate materials, ordinances, and methods; provide interpretations and recommendations.
• Issue permits and maintain complete records in the occupancy database.
• May conduct or assist with compliance fire and life safety inspections.
• Meet with contractors, architects, engineers, and Town staff regarding projects and code requirements.
• Approve or witness denial of permits
• Researches codes and amendments for adoption
• Verifies and signs off on approved field tests for fire alarms, sprinklers, hydrants, and related systems.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings and public education events as assigned.
• Provide quality customer service while enforcing code requirements.
• Follow departmental guidelines and directives.
• Provides customer service consistent with the stated values of the Town and department.
• Abides by and follows appropriate Standard Operating Guidelines, Administrative Directives, and Memos.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Responsible for filing and maintaining plans in the occupancy database in an organized fashion. Ensures that appropriate and relevant information is added to the occupancy database.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Education: High School Diploma/GED required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Experience: Two years' experience as a plans examiner with experience in building design, construction document preparation, plan review, code analysis building inspections, systems review or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications required:

• Valid Colorado Driver's License or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
• ICC Fire Inspector I.
• ICC Fire inspector II and Fire Plans Examiner within six months of hire.
• DFPC Fire Inspector III – Plans Examiner within six months of hire.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Successful completion of the Work Capacity Test (Pack Test) as per Department Guidelines
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) Classes (within one (1) year after date of hire)
  • ICS-100, Introduction to Incident Command System or equivalent
  • ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents or equivalent
  • ICS-700, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
  • ICS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Preferred Qualifications:

• an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Architecture, Fire Science, or related field

• Experience applying IFC/IBC to emergency access, water supply, fire protection, occupancy classification, and egress.

• Working knowledge and/or experience in fire protection system design and/or plan review

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform duties in a safe manner consistent with Town and department guidelines
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Working knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA standards, and related codes.
• Ability to learn occupancy database software and Development Services software as it relates to plan review
• Ability to utilize a variety of tools and equipment such as an architect and engineering scale
• Ability to calculate fees and square footage measurements
• Ability to read and interpret complex plans and specifications.
• Skill in explaining technical requirements clearly to diverse audiences.
• Effective workload management and report writing.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with staff, contractors, and the public.
• Capacity to perform field inspections in varied conditions and use standard PPE.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Personal Protective Equipment including ear plugs, hardhat, and safety vest. Passenger vehicle, personal computer and camera. May wear breathing apparatus to view and observe fire investigations at cold scenes. 

This posting is subject to close at any point in time once a qualified pool of applicants has been obtained.

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, driving record check, physical exam, physical ability test, polygraph and psychological exam prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.