Fire Plans Reviewer - Baltimore Fire Department

Baltimore City

4d•$79,507 - $127,043•Onsite

About The Position

A Fire Plans Reviewer reviews plans to ensure compliance with Fire and Building codes. Inspect residences, multiple dwellings, new construction, rehabilitation projects, commercial and industrial establishments and structures to enforce applicable laws of the Federal, State and City governments. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. The incumbent receives general supervision from a technical superior. The employees in this class work a conventional work week. Work is performed in an office where there are normal working conditions and occasionally at construction sites where there may be exposure to heat, smoke and bad weather. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
EXPERIENCE: Have three years' experience reviewing Architectural Plans and Fire Protection Shop Drawings; or conducting inspections for compliance with Fire/Life Safety Codes and building codes; and conducting moderately complex inspections related to construction projects is required.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
Employees must hold and maintain one of the following certifications: International Codes Council (ICC) Certified Fire Plans Examiner International Codes Council (ICC) Certified Buildings Plans Examiner National Fire Protection (NFP) Certified Fire Plans Examiner Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) Plans Examiner II Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) Fire Inspector III or an equivalent accreditation
NOTE: In the event of changes in the standards, certification or licensure requirements in any of the above, the member is required to maintain the equivalent certification or licensure to continue employment with the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Knowledge of the provisions of the Baltimore City Fire Prevention Code and applicable Federal and State Laws.
Knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques in all types of fire protections systems, design and installation, building construction, repair and alterations.
Knowledge of defects and flaws in the fire protection system installations, building constructions, and effective correction measures.
Knowledge of fire and life safety codes, and workmanship and material standards required.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to the construction field.
Knowledge of the procedures involved in keeping strict account of permit applications, permits, and permit status.
Ability to read and interpret all types of blueprints, working diagrams and specifications encountered quickly and accurately, and to compare them with constructions in progress
Ability to work with architects, engineers, contractors, developers, crafts people and the general public.
Ability to prepare concise and accurate explanations with various ordinances, regulations and rulings.
Ability to gather information and prepare clear and concise reports based on an analysis of data, identifying and correcting faulty or hazardous plans or conditions.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and present reports.
Ability to explain the agency’s purpose, programs and operations.
Ability to collect, compile, edit, classify and tabulate statistical and analytical data.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.