FIRE INSPECTOR

CITY OF PEEKSKILL•City of Peekskill, NY

2d•$70,920 - $70,920•Onsite

About The Position

Performs inspections of residential, commercial and/or industrial properties for existing fire hazards and issues recommendations for the correction of such hazards. In addition, inspections are conducted for violations of and compliance with existing codes, local fire prevention ordinances and laws. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
Three (3) years of experience as a volunteer or paid firefighter, a building inspector, or an assistant building inspector.
Proof of satisfactory completion of the prescribed minimum basic code enforcement training course.
Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of appointment.
Effective January 1, 2015, code enforcement personnel who are charged with enforcement of New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and/or New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code shall be required to complete the code enforcement official basic training program as outlined in Title 19 of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), Part 1208 – Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Training in the State of New York, Section 1208-3.2(c), within the shorter of eighteen (18) months after the date of initial appointment or eighteen (18) months after the date of first attendance at a course included in the basic training program, or have obtained certification pursuant to the provisions of Section 1208-5.4.
Must maintain active code enforcement official certification on an annual basis by completing in-service training as defined in Section 1208-3.3(c) and any advanced in-service training as defined in Section 1208-3.4.

Nice To Haves

Satisfactory completion of 30 college credits towards a degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Civil Technology, Architectural Technology or a related field may be substituted at the rate of 30 credits per year of the above required experience, up to a maximum of two years.

Responsibilities

Inspects buildings and structures for fire hazards such as inadequate wiring, blockage of fire exits, collection of rubbish or flammable materials, inadequate fire extinguishing equipment, etc.
Issues notices of violations of the fire prevention codes, ordinances, and other laws pertaining to fire prevention.
Investigates complaints of fire hazards.
Inspects trucks carrying oil and gasoline.
Inspects the installation of oil heating equipment to insure that proper safety measures have been taken.
Issues permits for storage and sale of flammable liquids and explosives.
Inspects and supervises the handling and use of explosives.
Investigates premises after fires to determine cause and loss involved.
Maintains records and issues reports of investigations.
Keeps informed on the latest fire prevention methods and regulations and makes information available to interested individuals and groups.
Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
May, as needed and/or depending on the needs of the City of Peekskill Building Department, oversee the work of other personnel involved in fire prevention.