Fire Inspector

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Inspector plays a key role in keeping our community safe. In this position, the Fire inspector will inspect buildings and properties to identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with fire prevention codes and standards. They will also investigate fire causes and origins and engage with the public by providing education on fire-prevention practices and safety programs. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact while working collaboratively with both the Fire Department and the community.

Requirements

A High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent.
Three years of experience in International Code Council (ICC), preferably International Fire Code (IFC) code, application, or enforcement.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.
The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver’s licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Nice To Haves

Certification from the ICC in the current city adopted version of the IFC is required within 12 months of hire date.
Completion of the National Fire Academy Fire Investigation Classes, or the Arizona Arson Investigation series I and II certification is required within 12 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings and properties to identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with fire prevention codes and standards.
Investigate fire causes and origins.
Engage with the public by providing education on fire-prevention practices and safety programs.

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
Pet Insurance
Bilingual pay compensation
Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account