Program Manager

Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax assessment/administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

In addition to the great work we do, we also offer the following:

• Medical and dental plans
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (Download PDF reader) plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans
• Employee wellness programs
• Paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options,
• Training opportunities, and more.

About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax assessment/administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

Our Vision
Our vision is to strengthen Colorado's local communities through accessible, affordable, and secure housing. Implementation of property tax law; and increase capacity building, strategic training, research, technical assistance, and funding to localities.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the mission of DOLA, the Division of Housing (DOH), the Program Manager, manages and supervises the inspections and plan review functions of the Building Codes & Standards Section. This position is responsible for the efficient and effective functioning of the technical aspects of the team, which requires an assessment of the work to be accomplished, the desired outcomes, and determination of the best way to achieve those outcomes. As a working program manager, the position will also perform inspections and plan reviews as needed, particularly when staff is out or workload spikes in a particular area. For more information about the Division of Housing go to http://www.dola.colorado.gov/doh.

Responsibilities of the Program Manager include:

• Oversees the work of the inspections and plan review functions, continuously monitors the quality, consistency, and volume of work completed, and evaluates opportunities to increase efficiency in order to ensure that the program is utilizing resources to its fullest extent; considers program priorities, industry standards, stakeholder input, and resource limitations in setting goals and objectives;
• Implements reporting processes with relevant data points and quantifiable analytics in order to continuously monitor progress;
• Ensures that the inspection schedule is designed in order to maximize effectiveness by adjusting staff assignments, prioritization of inspections, travel routes, and any and all other opportunities;
• Conducts plan review of factory-built off-site construction documents (both residential and non-residential) as well as those for site-built hotels, motels, and multi-family structures where no local building department has jurisdiction; writes plan review reports and timely review resubmittal of plans to ensure corrections are made;
• Conducts inspections of factory-built units in production facilities and sales lots throughout Colorado to verify that the quality control program the facility has in place is adequate to ensure that units produced will meet all adopted codes and standards (International Code Council Residential and Commercial Building Codes (I-Codes), National Electric Code (NEC), U.S. Housing and Urban Development Manufactured Housing Construction Standard (HUD), etc.) and are in compliance with approved plans and the quality control manual;
• Evaluates manufactured home installations for compliance with manufacturer's instructions and/or applicable codes and standards;
• Writes inspection reports and determine appropriate action (written response, re-inspection, etc.) to ensure corrections are made;
• Performs quality reviews of work completed by reviewing inspection reports, scoring inspections, and conducting follow-up inspections;
• Provides technical expertise verbally and/or in writing, including through presentations to manufacturers/builders, department staff, local authorities, and consumers on code requirements, quality control methods, differences between codes, types of units, requirements for each (i.e. Manufactured Housing Standard, International Codes, etc.), and compliance with these requirements;
• Supervises six staff members, overseeing quality and quantity of work, tracking time and leave requests, performance management, and contributing to staff professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in construction management, building construction technology, architecture, civil engineering, or a closely related field

AND (4) Four years of professional experience as an architect, engineer, commercial plan reviewer, building inspector, building official (chief or assistant), contractor, or superintendent of construction. Certification or licensure in multiple construction/building trades, which must have included at least one of the International Code Council (ICC) code set (IRC, IBC, IPC, IECC, IMC, IFGC).

Certification may also include national electric code and/or U.S. HUD manufactured housing construction and installation standards Current, valid driver's license. This experience must be demonstrated in your application to be considered for employment.

Substitutions:

• Professional experience as an architect, engineer, commercial plan reviewer, building inspector, building official, contractor, or superintendent of construction, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.
• A master's degree in construction management, architecture, or civil engineering will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• The successful applicant will be required to pass the Manufactured Housing Installation Exam within three months of hire and the following International Code Council (ICC) certifications within one year of hire:

• Building Plans Examiner (Commercial) and
• Building Inspector (Commercial)

3. Successful passing of the criminal and financial background check is required
4. Must be able to crawl in small spaces to conduct an inspection and may need to operate heavy equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying building code and conducting plan reviews and inspections
• At least two years of experience conducting commercial plan reviews
• At least two years of experience inspecting or overseeing the inspection of modular building construction for code compliance
• Program management and evaluation experience
• Human resources management, including staffing and scheduling
• Experience supervising staff, including out stationed staff
• Experience with quality control and quality assurance
• Experience with data analytics
• Ability to provide technical assistance/explain complex information to customers

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills

• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

Applicants MUST submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter
• A resume (attach to your online application)
• A completed supplemental questionnaire

Comparative Analysis:

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis. The comparative analysis for this position will include a structured review of your application materials and responses to any supplemental questions. The comparative analysis process may also consist of Telephone Screening, Oral Assessment, Written Assessment, Online Assessment, etc. Candidates who most closely meet the job requirements will move through successive stages of the process.

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 at www.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.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. 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 opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a 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.
DOLA 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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Jennifer Clayman, DOLA ADA Coordinator at 303-864-7865 or jennifer.clayman@state.co.us.