DFPC Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Enforcement Unit Chief

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Enforcement Unit within the Building Codes Branch, which is responsible for conducting inspections and plan reviews required under the adopted Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, as well as the associated standards. The position reports directly to the Building Codes Branch Chief and serves as a resource to the Branch Chief to improve plan review, survey and inspection processes, and staff productivity.

This position oversees training for inspectors and plan reviewers operating within the programs of this unit, including basic and advanced procedures and protocols for maintenance inspections, construction inspections, compliance surveys and complaint investigations. This position evaluates and tracks the progress of inspector and plan reviewer staff training and determines readiness of new inspectors for basic training, independent field work, advanced training, and cross training. The position supervises, evaluates, and recommends promotion or remedial action for staff under their authority. The position is responsible for planning, scheduling, and monitoring wildfire resiliency code inspection, plan review and survey programs. The position interprets applicable licensing and certification guidelines for both staff and customers and guides and counsels customers through the regulatory process. This position reviews deficient practice citations and ensures staff follow established best practices and that the citations are objective, thorough, and legally defensible. In consultation with the Branch and Section Chiefs, as necessary, the position negotiates appropriate resolutions with building owners and their representatives while protecting the public good.

This position requires a high level of knowledge and experience in the professional field of building code administration including (but not limited to); code enforcement, plan reviews, and inspections. The agency management may rely on the consultation of this position before deciding broad interpretations of adopted codes and standards. This position is authorized to issue expert opinions that provide direction for further actions by Wildfire Resiliency Code Plans Examiners and Inspectors. This position will assist in the design of strategy, systems, processes, and guidelines that directly impact the work unit's ongoing operation. This position works directly with external designers, contractors, and property owners concerning project management, schedules, and performance. Responsibilities may also include project documentation, monitoring and reporting of project status, tracking accomplishments versus operational requirements, resolving issues and change initiatives, risk analysis, and deliverables. This position will also assist with planning and resolving logistical and inter-agency needs.

Key Responsibilities: 

Oversight of DFPC Inspection, Plan Review, and Construction Programs
Monitors plan review, inspection, and survey, activities of the work unit. Provides oversight of DFPC surveys, inspections, plan reviews, and complaint investigations. Ensures that staff conforms to procedures for scheduling, conducting, reporting, documenting and processing plan review, inspection and survey workload. Reviews and evaluates staff’s written reports to ensure that documentation of deficient practice is supported by sufficient evidence, and that reports are concise, easy for the reader to understand, appropriately formatted and grammatically correct.  Reviews correction plans and reports from subsequent revisit activity.  Reviews complaint allegations and prioritizes them for timely investigation. When necessary, assist staff with complex reviews. When stakeholders challenge DFPC staff decisions, position evaluates compliance with regulations and makes decisions concerning licenses, and/or recommendations for initial or continued certification. Writes clear, accurate and legally defensible deficiency citations.

Implement the Inspector Training and Mentoring Program
Position acts as a preceptor and trains new inspectors in all aspects of unit plan reviews and inspections.  Responsible for conducting and facilitating training for new plan reviewers and inspectors in both the field and office.  Provides ongoing advanced training for plan reviewers and inspectors based on available opportunities and the individual employee’s level of expertise and knowledge base and provides remedial training where necessary.   Assists with the development and revision of training tools, protocols and curriculum.Evaluates and assists subordinates in the office and the field as required to assist with meeting workload requirements.

Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• 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.
• Additionally, the incumbent must be an NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist or be able to obtain this certification within 90-days of hire. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate that they already have the certification.
• A minimum of four (4) 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 (Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineering, etc...) of study may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment. Appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of architectural/construction terminology and documents including plans specifications, and other related permit submittal items shall be required.
• Please upload all required certifications with your application

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