DFPC FLSS Administrative Assistant Temporary Aide

This position is open residents and non-residents of Colorado. Non-residents will be required to establish Colorado residency prior to start date.

This is a temporary positions that will last no longer than 9-months and could end earlier.

Please Note:

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 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.

If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.

Temporary Aide
Anticipated Hiring Range: $25/hour

This position is located within the Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

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 Fire and Life Safety Section administers the fire, building, and life safety codes adopted by the Division. The Section is also available to assist local fire and/or building officials with plan review, inspection, or code analysis of non-regulated facilities, at their request. In addition, the Section is available to assist local fire and/or law enforcement agencies with fire origin and cause investigations at their request.

• Mostly sedentary
• This position will be 100% onsite.
• The primary working hours of the position are M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

Inspector Certifications and Building Department Registration Programs
Position receives and processes license applications for Pre-Qualified Building Departments, and for the Special Inspector and Delegated Building Inspector Certification Programs. The position reviews applications for completeness, notes missing documentation and contacts the applicant, verifies that the correct fees have been paid, and passes complete and accurate applications to the appropriate staff for approval. After approval of the application, the position processes the payment, issues and sends the appropriate registration or permit certificate to the applicant via e-mail.

Payment Processing
The position receives and processes building and fire permit and inspection fees for new construction projects or existing facilities. The position reviews the fees for completeness and accuracy, then documents and communicates the required information to ensure proper and timely processing of the applications. The position records the invoice information into the database and tracks the progress of each application in order to respond to customer inquiries.

Issues or packages and ships approved permits to customers upon request.

Processing Mail, Archiving Permits, Other Duties As Assigned
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