Fire Inspector
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to assist in fire prevention activities to safeguard public safety, health, and general welfare. General duties include conducting fire prevention inspections; examines buildings to detect hazardous conditions or violations of fire laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards; issues notices for corrections; conducts re-inspections as needed. Reviews plans and specifications for proposed construction and remodeling plans to ensure compliance with state and local fire and building code requirements. Inspects and/or test fire protection and/or fire detections systems to verify that systems are installed in accordance with laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
Requirements
- Minimum age 18
- High school diploma or G.E.D. Certification
- Must be able to successfully complete a Class-A physical, drug screen, background check
- Must not have been convicted of felony or misdemeanor involving domestic violence, weapons, or a crime of moral turpitude
- Must possess a valid Alabama Driver’s License
- Position requires essential functions to include frequent standing, walking, reaching, talking, climbing, stooping, kneeling and crawling
- Lifting up to and in excess of 100 pounds and outside weather elements
Nice To Haves
- NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I, or NFPA 1030 Fire Inspector
Responsibilities
- Conducting fire prevention inspections
- Examines buildings to detect hazardous conditions or violations of fire laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards
- Issues notices for corrections
- Conducts re-inspections as needed
- Reviews plans and specifications for proposed construction and remodeling plans to ensure compliance with state and local fire and building code requirements
- Inspects and/or test fire protection and/or fire detections systems to verify that systems are installed in accordance with laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
Benefits
- Consistent merit step increases and COLA adjustments
- BCBS insurance - City paid portion 90%
- Tier 1 benefits to Tier 2 employees for pension retirement
- Out of Zone waiver for Alabaster City Schools for dependents
- Life, AD&D at no cost to employee & voluntary benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time
- Supportive leadership and team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
