Job Summary:

The Senior Fire Inspector will evaluate new and existing buildings to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal fire and safety codes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May hire, train, and oversee staff in the department.
• May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of staff in the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspects and evaluates new and existing buildings; prepares reports of findings.
• Provides consultation and guidance during planning phases of construction to ensure structures meet fire and safety codes.
• Issues violations, identifying and suggesting resolutions for noted issues; revisits previously inspected locations to ensure corrections have been made.
• Conducts investigations in areas where flammable or explosive materials may be present.
• Conducts investigations of fires and suspected arson in collaboration with other fire and safety staff.
• Performs safety audits and inspections at specified venues in preparation for major events.
• Inspects systems and protocols for special events and other circumstances involving the use of flammable or combustible materials.
• Develops or assists with development of evacuation and fire safety plans.
• Condemns unsafe buildings.
• Drafts and delivers reports assessing fire incidents and their handling.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of fire and safety codes and ordinances, construction principles, and common alarm systems.
• Thorough understanding of how fires begin and spread, and ways to prevent, suppress, and fight fires.
• Thorough understanding of equipment, tools, policies, procedures, and strategies used in firefighting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with the public.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgement in the midst of hazardous fire-suppression activity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in a related discipline required; Bachelors degree preferred.
• At least seven years of related experience required.
• Successful completion of fire inspection training required.
• Certification as a Uniform Fire Code Inspector preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Exposure to fire, smoke, and dangerous chemicals and poisonous gases.