Fire Inspector Technician

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

17d•$48,381 - $77,894

About The Position

The Fire Inspector Technician assists Firefighter Inspectors in enforcing the fire prevention and life safety codes of the State of Georgia and DeKalb County by conducting routine building inspections throughout the County. The role inspects buildings and building systems, supports final inspections, reviews plans and permits, conducts code enforcement and complaint investigations, monitors public assemblies and events for fire safety, maintains related documentation, and assists with public education as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational or technical training in fire science, building trades, or a related field.
Two years of experience in fire inspections, plan review, or code enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license or an equivalent license from the state of residence.
Must possess and maintain Fire Inspector I and Life Safety Code certifications.
May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities

Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with County-adopted codes and ordinances, including standard building, Life Safety, and National Fire Codes; inspect buildings, alarms, detection and suppression systems, electrical framing, HVAC, gas/fuel systems, water availability, ADA compliance, and other areas as required; and maintain related documentation.
Assist Firefighter Inspectors with final inspections of new and existing commercial and industrial buildings, multifamily housing units, residential plats, churches, and public assemblies; verify compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; and maintain related documentation.
Conduct code enforcement activities and investigate complaints involving unsafe construction, conditions of construction or occupancy, and other complaints.
Identify code violations, determine compliance, initiate corrective actions, meet with property and business owners and others about violations, and prepare and issue compliance notices, warnings, court citations, and official correction notices with compliance deadlines.
Testify in court as needed and conduct follow-up site inspections as needed.
Review and analyze building and site plans submitted for permits for compliance with applicable Life Safety codes and County ordinances.
Review mechanical systems, fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, Fire Life Safety systems, and gas/fuel installations submitted for permits for code compliance.
Receive applications and coordinate plan reviews for small additions, minor alterations, and repairs to existing structures; maintain related documentation.
Monitor public assemblies and events for fire safety, observe events, identify compliance issues such as overcrowding, lighting, and behavior patterns, discuss violations and concerns with organizers and sponsors, and maintain related documentation.
Attend required meetings, training sessions, and seminars; read professional literature; maintain professional affiliations; and stay current with departmental operations, policies, procedures, codes, and criminal case law.
Assist with public education duties as needed.