Fire Inspector I

City of High Point•High Point, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Inspector performs responsible technical work in the enforcement of the North Carolina State Building/Fire Codes. Performs arduous methodical service work in fire prevention and fire investigations. Performs plan reviews, field inspections and does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Fire Marshal/Fire Marshal.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Certification as NC Code Enforcement Official Fire Standard Level I with a probationary II or the ability to obtain probationary II.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through written or oral communications.
Ability to be on incident scene within one hour after notification while serving as on-call investigator /inspector.
Understanding of local, state and federal regulations and OSHA requirements.
FIT certification (NC State) within two years of hire date
CFI certification (NC State) within three years of hire date
IAAI certification or the ability to obtain within five years of hire date.
Must meet medical and physical requirements of NFPA 1582.
Must have the ability to wear respiratory protection and pass OSHA requirements.
Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary in a non-emergency or emergency situation when employee must talk with personnel, citizens or a victim and establish a calm environment. Important when instructing or conveying compliance information.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position: Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Both eyes 20/25 – R 20/30 – L 20/30 corrected. Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Both eyes 20/25 corrected. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Depth perception – 4.
Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to bring an object into sharp focus.
Color vision – ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Medium to Heavy work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.
Type of Physical Demands Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.
Reasoning Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, and emergency situations; to deal with the public during investigations of fires, false alarms, explosions, hazardous material spills, fire code violations and complaints. Good judgment is essential.
Mathematics Ability Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide so as to perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate documentation during investigations.
Language Ability The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Fire Science/Protection preferred.
English and Spanish Language skills

Responsibilities

Performs inspections of various buildings in accordance with North Carolina Code Qualification Board rules and regulations for fire hazards and general compliance with fire prevention code and state law and plans review.
Investigates fires, false alarms, explosions, hazardous material spills, etc., to determine cause and origin, collects evidence, and interviews witnesses.
Responds to and investigates complaints of fire code violations.
Prepares reports of inspections and investigations as needed.
Conducts fire safety and extinguisher classes for business and industry.
Conducts public education classes on fire safety and evacuation drills.
Conducts presentations on fire dangers, safety tips and target hazards to the media, as public safety announcements or specific related incidents.
Attends technical training for updates on investigations, inspection certifications and general firefighting techniques, implements the incident command system when required.
Maintains assigned equipment in a clean and operable condition.
Rotates after hour “on-call duties” with other personnel to perform investigations and provide 24-hour coverage for the Fire Prevention Division.
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.