Fire Inspector
About The Position
The Fire Inspector position is with the Prevention and Enforcement Section of the Community Risk Reduction Division. Fire inspectors conduct on-site inspections of commercial buildings to verify compliance with adopted laws, codes, and standards. Personnel in this position educate customers about fire prevention, conduct fire code compliance inspections of existing structures, conduct inspections of new construction and fire protection systems, use plans to verify new construction, renovations, and fire protection systems are in compliance with the fire code, and conduct investigations of fire related complaints. In addition, fire inspectors will use computers to document inspection results, complete inspection reports, issue notices of non-compliance, and issue citations for fire code violations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Driver's License from state of residency
- One year as a Firefighter II or one year as a Fire Inspector
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
- Due to the position being public safety background is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Life Support Provider, CPR Certificate
- State of Georgia Fire Inspector Certificate and ICC or NPQ Fire Inspector I or Equivalent (must be obtained within 12 months)
Responsibilities
- Reviews site plans/building plans for new construction or renovations of structures to determine compliance with federal, state and local codes/standards.
- Prepares daily and monthly activity reports and prepares documentation of all physical inspections conducted.
- Educates the general public on fire prevention.
- Issues warnings and citations for violations of codes/ordinances.
- Serves as a First Responder in emergency situations when necessary.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Benefits
- health coverage
- a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!)
- onsite employee wellness center
- longevity pay
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
