Fire Inspector (Internal Applicants Only)

City of East Point•Fire Department, GA

17h

About The Position

The Fire Inspector conducts fire code enforcement and prevention activities, including reviewing building and development plans, inspecting buildings, enforcing codes, and assisting with familiarizations and pre-fire plans. The position performs fire and emergency medical activities as required and provides administrative support in planning, writing, and administering codes, ordinances, departmental policies and procedures, and homeland security initiatives. The employee is responsible for effective use of equipment and related administrative work. The role also supports fire investigations, incident command, community outreach and fire education, and the development of fire safety ordinances and departmental policies. Work is assigned by the Technical Services Officer in terms of fire prevention goals and objectives. Work may take place in an office or in the field, with emergency duties exposing the employee to strenuous exertion and potentially hazardous conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid State of Georgia Class A driver's license.
Six to eight years of experience as a Certified State of Georgia firefighter.
Fire Inspector I certification.
Fire and Life Safety Educator certification according to NFPA 1033 and 1035.
State of Georgia Peace Officer certification.
Knowledge of City of East Point fire codes and related ordinances, modern fire inspection practices, fire investigation, fire protection systems, hazardous materials, water supply systems, fire loads, fire cause determination, fire safety education, building construction, the city's street system and physical layout, and emergency care methods, techniques, and equipment.
Ability to read building plans, blueprints, and plats; make code-compliance decisions; enforce codes and ordinances; communicate clearly orally and in writing; and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, industry professionals, and the public.
Ability to perform prolonged work under adverse conditions.
Ability to perform work involving walking, talking, hearing, handling or operating objects, tools, or controls, reaching, and potentially pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work in hazardous emergency conditions that may involve limited visibility, hazardous or toxic chemicals or gases, temperature extremes, cramped surroundings, smoke, fumes, odors, noise, traffic, falling objects, and other physical or atmospheric hazards.

Responsibilities

Inspect new and existing buildings and developments for code compliance, issue citations when required, and discuss violations and corrective strategies with property owners.
Review building plans, plats, and development plans for adherence to fire safety codes, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and other industry professionals.
Participate in planning Prevention Section operations.
Assist with fire cause investigations, major fires, fire-related deaths, and investigations of suspicious fires.
Respond to fire scenes, participate in incident command, determine scene safety before conducting investigations, document scenes, and prepare investigative reports.
Photograph fire damage and evidence, and process and store evidence in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Perform hazardous materials inspections as necessary.
Participate in, plan, organize, assign, monitor, and evaluate community service and outreach programs.
Plan and implement community fire education programs using fire investigation data and statistics, assist with fire safety education, and give presentations to civic and community groups.
Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.
Evaluate and recommend equipment and operating supply purchases in conjunction with budget preparation.
Assist with plans, provide recommendations, and prepare and maintain related records and reports, including preparing and reviewing inspection reports.
Participate in developing City of East Point ordinances related to fire safety, operations, prevention, and departmental policies and procedures.
Enforce city, state, and federal fire codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Coordinate communications with department and City personnel.
Perform related duties as required.