Fire Safety Inspector I

State of Maryland • Harford, MD

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this position is the enforcement of State laws in the field of fire prevention and fire inspection in order to preserve life and protect property from fire and other emergency conditions.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• None. (Experience inspecting buildings and other places of public assembly for compliance with fire prevention and safety laws, codes and regulations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Firefighter classifications or Firefighter specialty codes in the fire inspection field of work may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Must successfully meet the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1031) for Fire Safety Inspector I prior to completion of the probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing fire safety inspections in buildings with multiple uses.
• Fire Safety Inspector certification

Responsibilities

• Conducts fire safety inspections of new and existing structures by identifying the occupancy classification, computing the allowable occupant load, inspecting the means of egress elements, verifying the type of construction for an addition or remodeling project to ensure the structures meet local and State laws.
• Conducts fire safety inspections of facilities that require licenses by other State agencies, such as health care, public and private schools, correctional facilities, day camps and migrant camps to ensure fire prevention measures are in place prior to issuing a license.
• Conducts fire safety inspections of places of public assembly, such as bars and restaurants, exhibition halls, commercial and mercantile buildings, hotel and motels to ensure public Safety.
• Inspect and witness licensed public fireworks displays to ensure public safety.
• Prepares appropriate correspondence to communicate observations of fire code violations so that the report accurately reflects the findings of the inspection in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Maintains records, files and related documents of inspections in accordance with record-keeping policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (employees pay 25% of premiums, State subsidizes 75%).
• Option to enroll in dental coverage (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in life insurance (full premium paid by employee).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED