Fire Inspector I

SAFEbuilt•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Fire Inspector I - Greater Charleston County, SC area Our team is filled with innovators, over achievers, and difference makers—hard working professionals who care about their work, their communities, and the lives of people around them. The positive, charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Fire Inspector I to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

Requirements

Two years of responsible experience in a variety of fire prevention
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Training and completion of college level courses in Fire Prevention, Fire Science, Fire Protection, Engineering, Plan Checking, Building Construction or a related field.
Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving record.
ICC Fire Inspector I required
South Carolina Fire Marshal license is required
Extensive knowledge of local building codes and current construction procedures/technology
Interpretation of codes in the field and ability to provide code compliant solutions
Must possess the ability to positively interact with the other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental entities, and other clientele
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good time management, organization, and attention to detail skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment

Nice To Haves

ICC Fire Inspector II is a plus
ICC Building Inspector Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform fire safety inspections of residential, commercial, industrial properties and places of assembly to determine compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances.
Inspect, post and issue weed abatement notices; issue written notices requiring the abatement of fire and related health and safety code violations
Re-inspect to determine whether compliance has been achieved on all violations; perform fire and safety clearance inspections for new business licenses
Participate in disaster preparedness programs
Review plans for code compliance with applicable fire and building codes including, but not limited to, checking underground fire mains, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, hazardous materials storage and architectural/engineering details
Research and review fire legislation, codes and ordinances
Provide technical information concerning fire code requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and benefits package.
Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.

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