Description
Shums Coda Associates, Inc. is a privately held company providing professional Building and Safety Consulting Services to jurisdictions to verify conformance with Building Codes.  We are seeking part-time, experienced Fire Plans Examiners and Inspectors for our clients in Colorado.

Inspectors are considered highly skilled in performing inspections of both commercial and residential projects, enforcing codes and regulations in a broad range of building with varied relevant code sets.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, performing plan checks and enforcing codes and regulations in a broad range of fire and related codes.  The work requires independence and discretion in both field inspections and plan checks.
• Review plans, calculations and specifications for compliance with the most current adopted codes and ordinances.
• Preparation of Plans Comments Letter according to industry and SCA standards.
• Meet and confer with the clients as-needed to clarify plan check comments.
• Travel to jurisdictions on an as-needed basis to support clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner and Fire Inspector I and II with complete knowledge and full understanding of the International Building, International Residential, International Mechanical, International Plumbing, International Fuel Gas, National Electrical and International Energy Conservation Code; considerable knowledge of current building construction methods, materials, tools and equipment.
• Colorado Certified Fire Inspector I and II (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience working for a jurisdiction providing plan check reviews for both commercial & residential
• 1+ years of experience working as an inspector in a jurisdiction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to detect hazards and violations, and recommend corrective measures during field inspection work; ability to enforce regulations with firmness, consistency, tact and courtesy in field inspection work; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to remain calm, objective, and impartial under stressful conditions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, and the general public.
• Competent use of laptop, word processing and inspection software; motor vehicle; portable radio; phone; ladder or scaffolding; tape measure; level, hand tools and reference codes.
• Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, tools, computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• The duties of this job occasionally require the employee to climb, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a high school diploma; some college is highly desirable.
• Must have a valid Driver License.
• Must successfully complete standard background investigation.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V Employer

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To apply, please visit – https://www.shumscoda.com/about-us/careers/

(Benefits can be found on our website)