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City and County of Denver · 3 days ago

Office of the City Forester Plans Review Specialist II

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$31/hr - $41/hr

5+ years exp

The City and County of Denver is committed to serving its community through diverse and inclusive practices. The Office of the City Forester is seeking a Forestry Plans Review Specialist II to perform professional plans review work focused on Affordable Housing projects, ensuring compliance with forestry regulations and minimizing impacts to the urban forest.

GovernmentHealth CareNon ProfitPublic SafetySecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review development construction plans at various design and submittal stages for compliance with Chapter 57 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code and Forestry rules and regulations, and to minimize impacts to existing tree canopy and/or proposed tree planting areas through application of current industry best management practices, construction methods and techniques, detailed knowledge of various City department and agency requirements, understanding of land use and designations, and researching and interpreting historical maps and documents

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency, Zoning Department, Denver Housing Authority, Regional Transportation District, Mile High Flood District, Denver Water, Colorado Department of Transportation, and various utility companies to advise and lessen impacts to the urban canopy for proposed projects and construction activities

Work directly with developers, contractors, architects, and property owners to review construction plans for adherence with forestry, zoning and building codes and regulations for the issuance of City permits

Consult with engineers and other professional and technical experts on more complex permitting requests, unusual designs, issues of conformity and compliance, and coordinate reviews as part of a comprehensive construction project review

Evaluate protected trees for condition and health both pre and post construction activities. Issue notices and corrective orders, administrative citations, and appraisal mitigation fees for lack of compliance and damages to trees

Throughout the duration of the project, monitor and ensure field and administrative requirements have been adhered to and completed as approved, issue required forestry permits, and approve additional pending permits in a timely manner

May request additional project testing and studies as required by permitting guidelines, such as soil samples, tree health evaluations, pneumatic excavation of soil, review of storm, sanitary, and erosion control studies, and traffic engineering impact studies and reports

Prepare reports for management detailing projects, permits, and permit revenues, which includes maintaining files and reports for projects

Maintain an adaptive and open approach to daily tasks and priorities to reflect the day-to-day Affordable Housing applications balanced with other Forestry reviews and duties as assigned

Qualification

ISA Certified ArboristTree Risk Assessment QualificationPlans review experienceTree appraisal methodologyZoningConstruction codesTreeKeeper inventory programCustomer serviceMicrosoft suite proficiencyPlant speciesConflict resolution

Required

Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate

Five (5) years of plans review experience reviewing blueprints and plans for zoning and/or construction projects regarding the compliance of zoning and construction codes and regulations

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

This job requires driving

Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment