Fire Inspector #2846 - Emergency Management - Unassigned Division

Hamilton County•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Fire Inspector manages operations and daily duties associated with the Fire Prevention Bureau. Work is primarily administrative and includes conducting fire code inspections, facilitating and delivering public education events, responding to consumer complaints or issues, and preparing and completing forms, reports, logs, correspondence, and other records. The role also coordinates bureau activities, ensures compliance with applicable laws and codes, and provides technical direction on complex or problem situations. This is an exempt, salaried position. The employee is expected to complete assigned work regardless of the number of hours required. The position is safety-sensitive and essential/situational during inclement weather; the employee may need to report to or remain at work during administrative closings. The position requires 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call availability. Work is in person, with regular and punctual attendance. Holiday or weekend work, irregular hours, shift work, and shift extensions on short notice may be required. The role involves potential bodily harm and exposure to fire, hazardous materials, harmful chemicals, toxic gases, poisons, biological hazards, and infectious diseases. Physical work may include wearing heavy fire protection equipment; lifting and carrying heavy items and equipment; climbing ladders; and working in confined spaces exposed to extreme heat and flames. Other physical activities include balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Workplace exposures may include fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, restricted workspaces, and intense noise. Minimum qualifications include the equivalent of a high school diploma and two years of direct work experience in Life Safety/Fire Codes Enforcement. A valid Tennessee driver's license with class F endorsement, or an equivalent license from the employee's state of residence, is required. Required certifications include Tennessee Code Inspector Certification; NFPA or IFC Fire Inspector 1 Certification; Hazardous Materials Operations Level; Tennessee Emergency Medical Certification at a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR); and Fire Officer I (FO1), which must be held at hire or obtained within 18 months of hire. Additional certifications may be required depending on assignment. Before operating a County-owned vehicle, employees must complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or a department-provided Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC).

Requirements

Equivalent of a high school diploma.
Two years of direct work experience in Life Safety/Fire Codes Enforcement.
Valid Tennessee driver's license with class F endorsement, or equivalent from the employee's state of residence.
Tennessee Code Inspector Certification.
NFPA or IFC Fire Inspector 1 Certification.
Hazardous Materials Operations Level certification.
Tennessee Emergency Medical Certification at a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
Fire Officer I (FO1) Certification, held at hire or obtained within 18 months of hire.
Complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or a department-provided Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) before operating a County-owned vehicle.
Knowledge of applicable Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, case law, and federal rules and regulations, as well as Hamilton County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and incident command principles; fire suppression, firefighting, rescue, vehicle extrication, building structures, investigations, fire inspections and behavior, hazardous materials, customer service, emergency medical care, and vehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance.
Knowledge of Hamilton County geography.
Skills in supervising, monitoring, and evaluating subordinate fire service personnel; prioritizing and assigning work; and performing incident commander activities.
Skills in developing and implementing fire prevention and mitigation strategies; conducting pre-fire planning and fire hydrant inspections; and developing and facilitating fire training.
Skills in identifying and isolating hazardous materials, driving emergency fire and rescue vehicles, conducting investigations, maintaining vehicles and equipment, reading maps and diagrams, and preparing and maintaining records and reports.
Customer service and the ability to represent the office effectively in different settings and situations.
Ability to manage and oversee office staff and functions, operate a personal computer with various software packages, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Be in good physical condition and able to wear heavy fire protection equipment, lift and carry heavy items and equipment, climb ladders, and work in confined quarters while exposed to extreme heat and flames.
Ability to meet the position's 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call requirement and report to or remain at work during inclement-weather administrative closings when determined by the Department Head.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, reasonable-cause, post-accident, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.

Nice To Haves

Tennessee Fire Instructor I (FII) Certification is preferred but not required.
Fire Officer I (FO1) Certification is preferred at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and assign work, conduct performance evaluations, and maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
Manage day-to-day departmental activities, including planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate activities with other departments and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
Review, analyze, complete, process, disseminate, and maintain documentation and records related to incidents and other matters.
Prepare and complete forms, reports, maintenance records, pre-fire plan drawings, supply orders, accident reports, and related documents; verify data accuracy and completeness and make necessary corrections.
Provide expert-level direction, advice, and technical expertise on complex or problem situations.
Participate in meetings, sessions, seminars, and workshops to receive or convey information.
Participate in or facilitate public training sessions and station tours on fire-related topics.
Receive, respond to, and resolve concerns, issues, and complaints from internal departments, external agencies, citizens, and other interested parties.
Perform fire code inspections and facilitate and conduct public education events.
Perform other duties as assigned.