This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $25.00 an hour. The city offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes 11 paid holidays.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Technical work investigating and enforcing City and State laws and ordinances including fire codes. Work is performed under the general direction of the Fire Marshal.
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
Monitors the geographical boundaries of the City to ensure compliance with applicable state and local fire and building codes and identifies violations to the Code of Ordinances.
Work involves inspecting buildings for City and State fire prevention codes and laws: interpretation, application and enforcement of City and State fire prevention codes and laws pertaining to new and existing residential and commercial structures.
Conducts building, site and protective system plan reviews.
Resolves violations through voluntary compliance, or when not possible, sets in motion enforcement process by the issuance of citations or the initiation of a complaint to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Conducts research to develop data and information, as required.
Disseminates information to the public by ways of communication devices (i.e. telephones, computers, etc).
Provides testimony in code violation matters, as necessary.
Keeps records, prepares documentation/reports of all activities and cases filed or forwarded for filing, to include investigative action for presentation to Fire Marshal and/or Deputy Fire Chief.
Conducts life safety inspections of existing commercial establishments and multi-family residences to determine the existence of fire hazards, the efficiency of fire protection equipment and general compliance with state and City fire codes and fire prevention standards.
Conducts life safety inspections for special events.
Conducts technical inspections of new building construction or building modification for conformance with applicable city and state building codes; inspects all work upon completion, giving final approval to work that meets applicable codes.
Advises owners, builders and contractors on fire safety, and reviews and processes plans and specifications submitted for building permits, checking for compliance with existing codes and standards.
Investigates complaints of fire safety hazards, compiling data and ordering actions to comply with codes and ordinances, as applicable.
May be required to be on call after hours, which includes some nights, weekends and holidays for investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving injury or death to determine their cause; collects physical evidence, sketches fire scene, interviews witnesses or suspects, etc.
Additional Job Functions
Performs other related work as required.
May be requested to work during a declared emergency and may be requested to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee's Department Head or designee will make the determination when the employee will be requested to work.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.
Minimum Training And Requirements
Graduation from high school or acceptable equivalency diploma with 3 years of experience as a Fire Inspector with residential / commercial code enforcement experience.
Special Requirements
- Certification as a Fire Inspector I by the State of Florida
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Class "E" Florida driver's license
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, levels, measuring gauges, electrical diagnostic equipment, drafting tools, cameras, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body, and to physically maneuver over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces or physical structures. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, correspondence, permits, specifications, diagrams, graphs, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including engineering, legal, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and construction terminology.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages; understand and apply the theories of algebra and geometry.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment and hand tools.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment and hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has considerable knowledge of fire safety laws, rules, regulations, and state and City fire codes. Has general knowledge of the standard practices, procedures and methods involved in fire inspection, prevention and safety. Has general knowledge of fire investigation equipment, methods and techniques. Has general knowledge of fire investigation practices and techniques, and fire prevention methods. Has general knowledge of building, electrical and plumbing codes applicable to fire inspections work. Has general knowledge of the geographic layout of the City, including street locations and water distribution systems. Has general knowledge of the trends and developments in the fields of fire and building codes and building construction. Has working knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, stationary fire pumps, fire hydrant systems and fire wells. Is able to recognize existing and potential fire hazards, and to recommend remedial action. Is able to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially and tactfully. Is able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings and schematics. Is able to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations. Is able to perform fire inspections and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports of inspection findings. Is able to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with contractors, builders, property owners and the general public. Is able to effectively express ideas orally and in writing. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. Is able to perform physical labor for extended periods of time under arduous or hazardous conditions.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts within department and division, and with coworkers and the general public.
Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Specific Duties and Responsibilities."
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, City policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to City policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to their supervisor with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with City policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff within the Department.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staff and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the general public so as to maintain good will toward the department and project a good departmental image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the City. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisor, professionals and the general public.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time? management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the City and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
