Job Summary:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

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 flammable or combustible materials.
• Develops or assists with development of evacuation and fire safety plans as required.
• Condemns unsafe buildings.
• Drafts and delivers reports assessing fire incidents and their handling.
• Performs other related 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 relevant equipment, tools, policies, procedures, and strategies used in firefighting.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgement in the midst of hazardous fire-suppression activity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as needed to effectively deal with the public.

Education and Experience:

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

Physical Requirements:

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