Fire Inspector

West Valley City•West Valley City, UT

9d•$65,979 - $70,990•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs several prevention duties to include fire code enforcement, business fire and life safety inspections, compliance investigations and public education as assigned by the Fire Prevention Division. It is responsible for the follow-up of all inspections and complaints initiated by the Fire Prevention or Operation divisions. It provides information derived from extensive building and fire code research, building inspections and new business occupancy familiarization, to establish sound preplanning information to enhance safety for the operations division. It also works to support the department’s effort to enforce reasonable standards to prevent fires, reduce accidents, and to protect the community environment from disaster. It assists with various fire prevention and life safety educational programs and advises on fire and life safety in existing buildings, subdivisions and processes. Performs a variety of administrative and technical work, related to fire inspection and fire prevention. Although this position does not supervise staff directly, it requires the ability to tactfully coordinate with the Operations officers and crews.

Requirements

Completion of High School level course work or equivalent, with demonstrated skill in English and Mathematics.
Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
Possess a valid Utah driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one.
Must have no record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Eligibility for West Valley City liability insurance.
Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
Must be able to understand and correctly interpret fire codes and standards.
Must have working knowledge of building and fire codes.
General knowledge of building construction, construction materials and experience and skills in reading and interpreting blueprints to evaluate compliance with building and fire codes and to instruct others regarding code requirements.
General knowledge of sprinkler systems, hood and duct systems, alarm systems and fire protection materials
Skill in the operation of tools and equipment
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Preferred at least one year of full-time paid employment, or the equivalent, in a position requiring the ability to interpret fire or building codes.
Mastery of the Spanish language is preferred, but not required.
Must be able to obtain ICC Fire Inspector I certification within one year of hire.
Must be able to obtain ICC Fire Inspector II certification within two years of hire.
Additional certifications will be required as work responsibilities progress.

Responsibilities

Conducts fire and life safety inspections of new and existing residential, business, institutional, commercial and public buildings to determine conformity to local fire prevention codes and ordinances; monitors compliance with hazardous materials regulations; determines application of regulations regarding storage and elimination of hazardous materials.
Examines building construction; building environs; storage practices and materials; building activity; fire protection equipment; fire exits; electrical and heating appliances and accessories.
Recognizes the need for and issues permits as required by the currently adopted fire code and city ordinances.
Responds to and resolves complaints regarding fire code violation and fire and life safety hazards.
Informs building/business owner(s) or occupant(s) of fire hazards and corrective action necessary to remedy dangerous situation(s); educates owners and occupants as to fire prevention/life safety practices; reinspects property to ensure corrective action is taken; follows legal procedures when necessary to force conformity to codes; issues citations as needed.
Determines the operational readiness of new and existing automatic fire sprinkler, fire alarm, kitchen hood systems; fire extinguishers and other fire protection systems and equipment through inspection; field observation or verification of test documentation.
As assigned, attends during both regular and after hours, public gatherings to insure observance of fire code, safety requirements, standards and regulations.
May occasionally assist in the investigation of fire incidents.
Provides public education in fire prevention, including giving talks, demonstrations, and presentations before community groups, schools, church groups and other organizations or institutions.
Support fire crews in set up, supplies and other duties during public education events.
Instructs and trains the Community in Homeland Security essentials and Emergency management prevention and protection standards.
Analyzes fire inspection and other fire data, interprets data and makes recommendations for improving the City’s fire inspection, permit and prevention programs.
May issue various fire and life safety permits.
Ensure all West Valley City policies, procedures, rules, regulations and methods are properly developed, executed and implemented.
Maintains a variety of data and records regarding fire inspections or prevention activities; prepares reports regarding fire inspections or prevention to include quarterly reports as required.
Other duties as assigned.