Fire Inspector

Cobb County Government•Cobb County Fire Department Headquarters Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Fire Inspector enforces fire prevention and life safety codes of the State of Georgia and Cobb County through building inspections and code enforcement activities. The role inspects buildings and their systems, interprets applicable codes and regulations, supports compliance during construction, advises building owners and occupants on fire prevention, and investigates and addresses code violations. The position may also perform firefighter functions or respond to emergency scenes as directed, and must follow applicable Fire and Emergency Services and Police Department policies and directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational or technical training.
Two years of experience as a Fire Inspections Technician.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must possess and maintain NPQ Fire Inspector certification.
Must possess and maintain Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Fire Inspector certification.
Ability to perform moderately physically demanding work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling objects and materials weighing 20–50 pounds.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals; some require oral communication.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and complex field inspections to assess compliance with adopted County codes and ordinances, including building, Life Safety, and National Fire Codes.
Inspect buildings, alarms, detection and suppression systems, electrical framing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, gas and fuel systems, water availability, and other required systems; maintain related documentation.
Interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations and enforce safety regulations and fire prevention codes consistent with national, state, and county standards.
Conduct pre-construction meetings concerning plan reviews and proposed structures, and advise on achieving fire and life safety code compliance in completed construction.
Advise and instruct building owners and occupants on fire prevention methods and removing fire hazards; recommend ways to reduce potential hazards.
Investigate complaints about unsafe construction or occupancy conditions, identify code violations, determine corrective actions, and meet with property and business owners to discuss violations.
Issue code compliance and official correction notices describing discrepancies and compliance deadlines.
Testify in court as needed and conduct follow-up site inspections as necessary.
Perform firefighter functions in support of department objectives and respond to emergency scenes when directed.
Follow the policies, practices, training requirements, and directives applicable to sworn personnel of Fire and Emergency Services and the Police Department of the Cobb County Department of Public Safety.
Perform other related duties as assigned.