Fire - Fire Inspector

City of La Vergne Human Resources•La Vergne, TN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support and be responsible for technical work in enforcing fire and building codes, as well as city ordinances. Performs routine semi-skilled and technical field inspection work for industrial, commercial, and sometimes residential building projects during all phases of construction, renovation, and remodeling projects; issues permits; works with contractors, industry, and the public; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local codes and standards; and ensures contractual provisions are met. Provide fire prevention and safety courses to the citizens and visitors of La Vergne. THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Must have three (3) years of experience as a full-time employee in the fire services, codes enforcement, commercial construction, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license in Tennessee that has not been revoked or suspended within the last thirty-six (36) months.
Knowledge of applicable fire safety codes and standards, state laws, public acts, and other standards related to fire safety.
Knowledge of fire science, safety concepts, standard practices, processes, equipment, and materials related to fire safety.
Knowledge of inspection techniques and practices.
Knowledge of code enforcement and related practices.
Make detailed investigations, analyze findings, establish and maintain cooperative relations, and interact effectively with others while conducting code enforcement or related fire prevention duties.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, codes, rules, and regulations relative to the work.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
Ability to observe critically, obtain data, and prepare reports of findings.
Ability to propose and develop effective solutions to identified code violations or other fire safety hazards.
Work independently daily to coordinate, schedule, and complete inspections within an assigned area.
Use computers, PC tablets, smartphones, various software programs, email, and internet-based tools to conduct research, generate correspondence, create and retrieve reports, manage data input, communicate, organize, and maintain activities.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency medical procedures such as advanced first aid, CPR, and other medical assistance techniques
Knowledge of city geography.
Ability to pass reasonable fitness and physical standards to perform work as determined by City Physician safely; sufficient vision and hearing acuity, normal or corrected to read, write, and hear to operate tools and equipment safely; dexterity and fitness sufficient to grasp, crawl, crouch, bend, stoop, climb, stretch, walk, run, and otherwise perform physical functions of the assignment.
Work will be indoors and outdoors, with some tasks performed outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
Must be capable of walking significant distances daily, traversing rough and debris-strewn ground and floor areas, entering, and maneuvering in confined spaces, and safely negotiating similar situations found at inspection sites.
Must be able to wear and use a respirator by the Standard on Respiratory Protection, 29 CFR 1910.134.

Nice To Haves

an associate degree is preferred
Certification as a Fire Inspector by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or the International Code Council (ICC) and the State Fire Marshal’s Office (preferred) must be obtained within twelve months of promotion or employment.
Certifications as a fire inspector II must be obtained within twenty-four (24) months from promotion or employment.
Tennessee Firefighting Commission certification in fire and life safety education or approved fire and life safety educator course (preferred); Must obtain within thirty-six (36) months from promotion or employment.

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections of new and existing buildings, buildings under construction, and equipment as defined in the fire codes and reviews them for compliance with the fire and building codes and ordinances adopted by the City of La Vergne.
Investigate complaints of violations of codes.
Conducts inspections for authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy and other fire safety-related permits.
Make yearly inspections of existing buildings.
Provides fire watch and enforces occupancy restrictions at places of assembly and other occupancies as required.
Required knowledge and skill to read and interpret engineering and architectural blueprints and drawings.
Knowledge of basic fire codes.
Issues citations and appears in court as required.
Prepares and maintains reports and records of inspections, investigations, and other work.
Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association 1031 Fire Inspector Professional Qualifications is preferred.
Accurately communicates information to assigned supervisors in a timely and useful manner.
Maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Safely operates a motor vehicle for conducting official duties for the City of La Vergne, which duties may include transporting other City employees.
Must have the ability to operate modern office equipment such as telephones, calculators, computers, and copy machines.
Knowledge of City and Departmental personnel policies, procedures, and regulations and ability to enforce them.
Performs other work as assigned.