Fire Inspector



Job Details

Fire Inspector
Employer

City of Wilson

Salary

$43,142.87 - $69,321.96 Annually

Location

Wilson, NC

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

201800006

Department

Fire Department/Fire Division

Opening Date

04/02/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary/Scope

This position is responsible for inspecting buildings and structures for compliance with fire and life safety codes. The purpose of this position is to enforce the state and local fire and life safety code. Successful performance helps prevent fires.

Job Responsibilities

Major Duties


  • Inspects all buildings within the city limits for compliance with fire codes.
  • Assists with mechanical, electrical, and building inspections.
  • Explains code violations to business owners; advises concerning correction of violations.
  • Prepares fire inspection reports; maintains hard copy and computerized files.
  • Reviews all commercial building plans for compliance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code.
  • Issues permits for open burning; issues citations for fire lane parking violations.
  • Attends Technical Review Committee meetings to discuss site plans with engineers and developers as assigned.
  • Assists with and participates in the design of evacuation plans for all types of buildings; monitors fire and evacuation drills in institutional and educational buildings.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.



Guidelines
  • Guidelines include department standard operating procedures, city ordinances and policies, state building and fire codes, and federal, state, and local laws. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.



Supervisory/Management Responsibility
 

  • None
 

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience Requirements

FIRE INSPECTOR/FIREFIGHTER


  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Technology or related field including some experience in building and fire code inspections and considerable experience in fire protection services, possession of any diploma or certification equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • Possession of the highest level of Firefighter Certification offered by the State of North Carolina
  • Certified as North Carolina Level II Fire Inspector within six months and Level III Fire Inspector within 18 months of this appointment or as course are offered and NC Department of Insurance allows examinations
  • Schedule may require some nights and weekends to meet job requirements
  • Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers' license
  • Possession of a current CPR Certification

FIRE INSPECTOR/CIVILIAN
 

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Science Technology or related field including some experience in building and fire code inspections and considerable experience in fire protection services, possession of any diploma or certification equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • Certified as North Carolina Level II Fire Inspector within six months and Level III Fire Inspector within 18 months of this appointment or as course are offered and NC Department of Insurance allows examinations
  • Schedule may require some nights and weekends to meet job requirements
  • Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers' license
  • Possession of a current CPR Certification

Knowledge Requirements
 

  • Knowledge of fire inspection techniques, principles, and practices.
  • Knowledge of building, mechanical, and electrical codes.
  • Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to the control and prevention of fires.
  • Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Skill in operating computers and other office equipment.
  • Skill in the use of radio/communications equipment.
  • Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
  • Skill in public speaking and public relations.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.



 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color. The work is typically performed in an office and at inspection sites. The employee may be exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. The work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

Employer
City of Wilson
Address
1800 Herring Ave.
P.O. Box 10
Wilson, North Carolina, 27894

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