Urban Forestry Plans Review Specialist I

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life-long pension

457B Retirement Plan

PTO and holidays

Health/Dental/Vision plans

Job summary

The City and County of Denver's Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Plans Review Specialist I to perform professional plans reviews for zoning and building permits affecting the urban forest. The hybrid work model includes onsite duties and Colorado-based remote work as needed.

You will work with developers, engineers, and reviewers to ensure compliance with forestry rules and arboricultural standards, delivering timely permit decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED, HiSET or TASC is required.
• Three years of experience applying codes to zoning or construction projects.
• Valid driver's license required and must be kept current.

Responsibilities

• Review permits and development plans for forestry compliance and tree canopy impact.
• Collaborate with DOT, Denver Water, and other agencies on major projects.
• Advise developers, contractors, architects and property owners on forestry regulations during plan reviews.
• Coordinate with engineers and specialists on complex permitting requests.
• Monitor field compliance and issue permits and notices as required.

Skills

ISA Certified Arborist

Municipal Specialist

TRAQ Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TreeKeeper

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City and County of Denver's Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Plans Review Specialist I to perform professional plans reviews for zoning and building permits affecting the urban forest. The hybrid work model includes onsite duties and Colorado-based remote work as needed.

You will work with developers, engineers, and reviewers to ensure compliance with forestry rules and arboricultural standards, delivering timely permit decisions in a fast-paced environment.