Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code Inspector/Plan Reviewer

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.

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 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.
• 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.