Fire Safety & Wildfire Mitigation Program Manager

Are you ready to work within a dynamic team environment and have a big impact on the community? We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Fire Safety and Wildfire Mitigation Project Manager. In this position, you will conduct land use application reviews, address wildfire-related reviews, and approve wildfire mitigation plans for individual developments. This position requires excellent communication skills as you will be the point of contact on matters relating to code requirements, adopted codes, and ordinances for compliance. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position. This is a non-supervisory position. Hiring Range: $105,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm, or four 10-hour days schedule that is varied; subject to change. Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. This position ensures compliance with adopted codes through review of architectural plans, entitlement documents, site development plans, written documents, and building permits; possess a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of current laws, rules, codes, and regulations affecting fire, life safety, and wildfire mitigation. Performs a full range of highly technical and complex professional and administrative work housed in the Planning and Community Development Department. Provides technical assistance to County Officials, El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Office of Emergency Management, developers, homebuilders, homeowners, fire departments, forestry consultants, and others related to fire safety.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Generates plan review comments and reports; performs detailed analysis of potential fire hazards and coordination of various fire protection systems; coordinates fire and life safety aspects of design in conformance with the County Code. Conducts land use reviews, addressing wildfire-related issues; reviews and approves wildfire mitigation plans for individual developments. Evaluates performance-based design and alternative methods and materials by reading and reviewing corresponding documents, reviewing required codes and standards, and understanding fire dynamics. Reads and interprets complex building plans and specifications. Develops, designs, plans, coordinates, implements, and administers the wildfire mitigation partnerships, incorporating code enforcement, public awareness and education, and land planning components. Explains technical information and code requirements by oral, written, and graphic means. Communicates findings to the customer or stakeholder in detailed and accurate documentation. Negotiates and develops mutually acceptable solutions to code conformance problems and life safety issues with architects, engineers, contractors, and the public. Assists with field inspections on new construction projects. Conducts building, fire/wildfire code and fire/wildfire planning reviews and analyses. Advises design professionals, contractors, business owners, staff, and the public on matters related to code requirements, adopted codes, and ordinances for compliance. Represents the County to various wildfire-related collaborative organizations at the Local, State, and Federal levels. Serves as the point of contact for mitigation partnerships with outside agencies, stakeholders, and communities. Provides assistance to the Sheriff's Office on the County Community Wildfire Protection Planning (CWPP) process as needed. Attends meetings and serves on a variety of committees and boards, including technical planning and review groups. Serves as the County's lead technical expert on defensible space and home hardening. Remain current on trends, science, research, legislation, and policy that may have an impact on County practices in and around the developing and built environments. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering, fire science, natural resources management, architecture, or related field (or four years of related professional experience may substitute); Five years of related experience, including experience in fire systems review, wildfire mitigation, forest management, or land development experience; Experience in the application of the IFC, IBC, and NFPA standards; Valid driver's license; Must obtain and maintain ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification within three months of employment; Working knowledge of International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), and NFPA standards; Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations; Expertise with marking defensible space and home assessments; Familiarity with fire protection district organizations and wildfire hazard mitigation; Strong judgment and initiative; Ability to communicate technical information; Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills

Salary: $85,780.00 - $128,750.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous