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Fire Prevention Branch Chief

Salary

$106,284.00 - $127,548.00 Annually

Location

Lakewood, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

DFPC-FLSS-02272-05/2025

Department

Department of Public Safety

Division

Division of Fire Prevention and Control

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/8/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

1697 Cole Blvd., Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80401

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Ryan McCombs, Human Resources Business Partner, [email protected]

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open only to current Colorado state residents.

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.

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) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .

+ 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 (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.

+ CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-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 (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .

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 of the buildings that are included in the jurisdiction of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC) are constructed and/or maintained in accordance with the requirements of state statutes, regulations, and adopted codes. To accomplish this purpose, the work unit receives and processes building, fire, and life safety permit submittal documents, and performs plan reviews and inspections in accordance with currently adopted codes (International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Existing Building Code, and International Residential Code, and the NFPA Life Safety Code) and referenced standards, as applicable.

Work Environment

+ Hybrid (two days in the office minimum)

+ Work unit core business hours -- Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm.

About the Job

This position exists to manage the daily operations of the Fire Prevention Branch of the Fire and Life Safety Section of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control. Duties include oversight of staff responsible for supervising positions performing construction plan reviews and inspections in accordance with the adopted Fire & Life Safety Codes and associated codes and standards associated with this Code for public school, junior college, casino, healthcare, commercial, residential, and other covered occupancies. The incumbent is responsible for recommending to the Section Chief appropriate performance measures for the operation of the Fire Prevention Branch. He or she will also evaluate accountability to these measures.

This position is also responsible for providing interpretations of the adopted Fire & Life Safety Codes and associated codes and standards and, in consultation with the Building Code Branch Chief, recommending actions to the Fire and Life Safety Section Chief for issues that may affect the Building Code, or other codes and standards not under the purview of the Fire Prevention Branch. In accordance with these duties, the incumbent will make to the Section Chief recommendations concerning adoption of new Codes, Standards, and regulations including recommendations of amendments and similar modifications.

The incumbent will serve as liaison with local fire officials, designers, and entities regulated under the Fire & Life Safety Codes and associated codes and standards and will have authority to mediate and resolve complaints and disputes arising between them. The position will refer complaints or disputes affecting the Building Code and other codes and standards not directly under the purview of the Fire Prevention Branch section to the Section Chief.

Key Responsibilities:

Management of the Prevention Branch

Manages the daily operations of the Fire Prevention Branch of the Fire and Life Safety Section. Duties involve observing and evaluating the work output of supervisors, plan reviewers, inspectors, a permit technician, and an administrative assistant; initiating ride-a-longs or audits to ensure that work product is consistent between staff performing similar functions; scheduling regular meetings with subordinate staff, constructively participating in regular meetings of Section and Divisional leadership; in accordance with staff, developing and implementing procedures and guidelines specific to Branch functions; and assisting the Section Chief in developing policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to the Section or Division.

Recommends actions and decisions to the Section Chief that may directly affect the pay, status, and tenure of subordinate positions. Provides documentation to support recommended corrective and disciplinary actions. Participates in the hiring, promotion, transfer, and termination processes for subordinate positions. Ensures consistent and fair treatment of subordinate positions. Regularly reviews performance indicators and performance plans to ensure that benchmarks remain reasonable and attainable. Maintain and review operational budget; reporting any deficits or overages to the Section Chief.

Code Interpretation

In consultation with supervisors, plan reviewers, and inspectors, develop consistent interpretations and applications for the adopted Fire & Life Safety Codes and associated codes and standards. Defend these interpretations internally and to local fire code officials and external stakeholder groups. Assist the Section Chief in developing consistent interpretations and applications for issues transcending the purview of the Fire Prevention Branch.Liaison

Functions as liaison for fire code issues with external stakeholders of the suppression, healthcare facilities, limited gaming and waste tire management programs.

Supervision

Monitors and evaluates plan review/inspection/survey staff performance. Conducts performance evaluations of all team members, counsels, and makes recommendations regarding advancement or remediation. Initiates personnel actions including hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.

Liaison & Other Duties as Assigned

Function as liaison for fire code issues with external stakeholders of the suppression, healthcare facilities, limited gaming and waste tire management programs.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Nine (9) years of professional experience in fire and/or life safety code enforcement.

+ Seven (7) years of management or supervisory experience.

OR

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any field.

+ Five (5) years of professional experience in fire and/or life safety code enforcement.

+ Three (3) years of management or supervisory experience.

OR

+ Advanced degree from an accredited institution in any field.

+ Three (3) years of professional experience in fire and/or life safety code enforcement.

+ One (1) year of management or supervisory experience.

AND

+ Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as a fire plans examiner.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

+ Must have a demonstrated understanding of the intent as well as the independent

and interdependent relationship between the fire & life safety codes and associated codes and standards.

+ Ability to speak persuasively before internal staff and before other fire officials and external stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Management or supervisory experience within a building department or fire

prevention bureau.

+ Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Certified Fire Marshal, or be able to attain certification within one year.

+ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Certified LSC Inspector, or be able to attain certification within one year.

+ Completion of CMS NFPA 99 Certification, or be able to attain certification within one year.

+ Completion of CMS FSES Board and Care Certification, or be able to attain certification within one year.

+ Completion of CMS FSES Health Care Certification, or be able to attain certification within one year.

+ Certified Commercial Building Inspector, or be able to attain certification within 3-months.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

+ Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and drug screen.

+ Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.

+ Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 30-days of hire.

+ Appointed candidate must be able to travel extensively throughout Colorado.

+ Incumbent will occasionally meet on construction sites with developers, contractors, architects and other stakeholders.

+ Incumbent will also represent the Division at meetings of peer fire code professionals.

APPEAL RIGHTS

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. 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 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: 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. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION?

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Christine Moreno,[email protected].

NOTIFICATIONS

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email 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.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Recruitment Timeline Information and 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.

+ Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.

+ Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.

+ Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.

+ Application Tips : For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwZiY6G24U&feature=emb\_logo) .

+ Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted: will not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).

+ 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.

+ Comparative Analysis Steps may include

+ Structured application review by a panel of SMEs

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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Please describe your qualifications for this position and why you are interested in working with DFPC.

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Please describe your experience with fire and/or life safety code enforcement.

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Do you currently hold a certification by the International Code Council (ICC) or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as a fire plans examiner?

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+ No

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Are you aware that this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph, and drug screening as a condition of employment?

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Are you aware that this position will be required the ability to travel extensively throughout Colorado?

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While the full salary range ($106,284 - $127,548.00 annually) for this position is listed, employees are normally hired towards the lower end of the range. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of the hiring range.

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+ No

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I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A"

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