State of Colorado
Lakewood, Colorado

CDPS Reallocation DFPC Fire Marshal III

Remote$94,572 - $132,420/yrPosted yesterday

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Location
Lakewood, Colorado
Work type
Remote
Compensation
$94,572 - $132,420/yr
Posted
yesterday
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Department Information

Notice of Proposed Reallocation and Position Examination 
This announcement represents the selection process for an occupied, reclassified state position.  Position 10699 has been recommended for reallocation to Fire Marshal III Class Code A5B3XX.


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 dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 

At CDPS, our culture is driven by our commitment to creating a safer Colorado and guided by a public service focus. We strive to provide effective solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans. We model a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth for our employees. We maintain a professional and inclusive workplace. 

Description of Job

About the Work Unit
The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control is to safeguard those that live, work, learn, and play in Colorado by reducing threats to lives, property and the environment.  The Division safeguards the public through: fire prevention and code enforcement; wildfire preparedness, response, suppression, coordination, and management; training and certification; public information and education; and technical assistance to local governments.

The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has long had code enforcement responsibilities over gaming establishments, hotel and motel occupancies, fire suppression systems, and waste tire facilities.  With the passage of BB09-1151, DFPC assumed primary responsibility for fire and building code enforcement in public schools and junior colleges throughout the State, effective January 1, 2010.  With the subsequent passage of HB12-1268, DFPC also assumed from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment primary responsibility for enforcing the Life Safety Code in healthcare facilities statewide, effective July 1, 2013.

The primary purpose of the work unit is to ensure that all the buildings that are included in the jurisdiction of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) are constructed and/or maintained in accordance with the requirements of state statutes, regulations, adopted codes, and, in the case of healthcare facilities, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) mandated requirements.  To accomplish this purpose, the work unit performs building, fire, and life safety code plan reviews and inspections, and regulates licenses and certifications to ensure compliance with the statute, regulations, and the currently adopted as applicable.  

Work Environment 
  • Remote
  • Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

About the Job
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 perform pre construction 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 of regulated facilities using state and federal regulations. Witnesses periodic testing of the safety systems within regulated facilities.   Testing involves activation and evaluation of fire alarms, smoke, automatic sprinkler, emergency power systems, and other systems as required.  Inspects facilities for unsafe practices, equipment, and furnishings.   Interviews staff and occupants regarding facility 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.  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 Divisions adopted codes.   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.


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.

Stakeholder Interaction
Interacts with architects, engineers, contractors, designers, building owner representatives, and others and communicates the requirements of the permit and inspection processes.

Enforcement Action, Technical Assistance and Code Interpretation & Other Duties as Assigned 
Responds to telephone and written requests from architects, engineers, construction managers, facility managers, administrators and the public. These requests are for technical assistance to clarify code interpretations, research related issues, and conduct code research as needed.

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

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This announcement represents the selection process for an occupied, reclassified state position.  This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the listed department and division within that department.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) 

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience
  • A minimum of two years of experience related to plan review or design, building inspection, or construction trade work is required. 
  • Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Building Inspector certificate. Please upload all required certifications with your application.


Appeal Rights
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Supplemental Information

Disability Accommodation  

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure equitable opportunity applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at: [email protected].

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. 


Important Notices
  • Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.

  • Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. 

  • Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application.  Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

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State of Colorado
Lakewood, Colorado