Fire Inspector

City of Yuma•City of Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Inspector works with the Yuma Fire Department under general supervision, enforcing fire and life safety codes to protect people, property, and the environment. The role conducts fire and life safety inspections, plan reviews, construction-site inspections, and special investigations to determine the origin and cause of fires. It also provides technical assistance, public education, and community risk-reduction services, and supports compliance with City codes and ordinances. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience in model building or fire code enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Fire Inspector I certification in a model fire code must be obtained within one year of employment. A valid Arizona State Driver’s License is required. The employee must reside within 15 miles of the City limits and within the United States within six months of appointment. Work takes place in an office and in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, construction sites, and emergency incident locations. The position includes standby duty and rotational emergency call-outs outside regular working hours. Physical requirements include data entry, extended use of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), standing, and lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Work may involve extreme weather and heat, unstable structures, hazardous materials, disaster situations, body fluids, infectious diseases, and airborne or waterborne pathogens.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent and two years of related experience in model building or fire code enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
Obtain Fire Inspector I certification in a model fire code within one year of employment.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures; national, state, and City fire and life safety laws, rules, regulations, codes, practices, and procedures; plan review, code enforcement, and building construction; fire-origin-and-cause investigation; risk reduction, inspection, investigation, life safety, and fire prevention programs; inspection of buildings and facilities and identification of building materials; City geography; relevant computers and specialized hardware and software; and safe work practices and occupational hazards.
Skill in inspecting commercial facilities for fire and safety code hazards and construction standards; enforcing safety standards, codes, and ordinances; examining plans, schematics, and specifications; recognizing building construction, occupancy, and contents; prioritizing tasks; working with other emergency services agencies; and identifying violations and working with responsible parties on remedies.
Reside within 15 miles of the City limits and within the United States within six months of appointment.
Perform standby duty and be available for emergency call-outs on a rotational basis.
Meet physical demands including data entry, extended SCBA use, standing, and lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Have vision sufficient to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of fire investigation and experience determining the origin and cause of fires.
Associate’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Construction Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Current Fire Inspector and/or Fire Plans Examiner certification in a model fire code.
Additional technical training and certifications.

Responsibilities

Conduct fire and life safety inspections and follow-up inspections for fire hazards, fire suppression systems, hazardous materials, building safety, and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; initiate corrective procedures as needed.
Perform assigned duties within the scope of authority and training and according to Yuma Fire Department policies and procedures.
Attend pre-development meetings and conduct plan reviews and construction-site inspections.
Provide technical assistance to clients and monitor compliance with City codes and ordinances.
Investigate incidents to determine the origin and cause of fires, following department guidelines.
Answer inquiries, respond to complaints, and provide education on community risk-reduction topics.
Conduct a juvenile diversion program for adolescents held legally responsible for fire-setting activities.
Maintain and prepare documents and records according to established standards and procedures.
Research technical manuals, legal and code interpretations, investigative regulations, and applicable codes, statutes, and ordinances; analyze and enforce applicable requirements.
Support positive relationships between the City and the public through courteous and cooperative interactions, promote City goals and values, and comply with City policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.