Fire Inspector

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs fire inspections and plan review; assists with fire investigations
• Re-inspects all failed inspections
• Performs fire prevention duties, including training and public education
• Serves as the on-call fire duty officer
• Coordinates the annual service and maintenance of City fire alarms, fire backflows, fire sprinklers, hood systems, and fire extinguishers
• Maintains the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) truck
• Responds to citizen complaints and concerns
• Conducts monthly cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes for City residents and employees
• Performs certificate of occupancy and occupational license inspections
• Conducts annual fire inspections on all commercial and multi-residential buildings
• Maintains fire inspection files and completes all required reports and paperwork
• Assists with pre-fire planning
• Periodically checks miscellaneous fire code violations
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) or more years’ experience in fire safety or related field; an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.

Must possess State of Florida Firefighter II certification and State of Florida Fire Inspector certification at time of employment.

Must possess Broward County Rules and Appeals (BORA) certification as a Fire Inspector at time of employment or have the ability to obtain said certification within six (6) months of hire. Failure to obtain this certification within this timeframe will result in termination of employment.

Must have a State of Florida driver license, class E and provide proof of successful completion of the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of state and local building and fire codes and statutes
• Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Skill in providing good customer service
• Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Ability to analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, estimate consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.

ELIGIBILITY LIST CRITERIA:

An eligibility list shall be formed based on applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates on the eligibility list will be given consideration for each vacancy. Veterans' Preference shall be awarded, pursuant to Florida Statutes.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Qualified applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodations for testing must advise Human Resources not later than one (1) week prior to scheduled testing, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

APPLICANT SELECTED FOR HIRE MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS PHYSICAL, DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM

The City of Coconut Creek has a Cafeteria-style group insurance program. We offer medical and dental coverage, Basic and Additional Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long and Short Term Disability, as well as other optional insurance benefits. For each employee, the City pays the premiums for $20,000 Basic Life insurance, $20,000 AD&D, Long and Short-Term Disability, and contributes towards the total premium for medical insurance. In most cases, employee only medical insurance coverage is paid 100% by the City's contribution. Proof of medical insurance coverage is required for all full-time City employees. Employees who enroll in the City's High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) will be eligible to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA). For those who have employee only coverage under the HDHP, the City contributes a predetermined biweekly amount into the employee's HSA account. For those desiring dependent coverage and/or optional benefits, payments are pro-rated and made by payroll deduction. Eligibility for coverage is 30 days from date of hire, with an effective date the first of the month following the thirty day eligibility period.

Employees who are not covered by the City's medical insurance are eligible to receive a pre-determined amount per plan year, paid bi-weekly. These employees have the option of taking the entire amount in cash (post-tax), placing it into their 457 deferred compensation account (pre-tax), or taking a portion in cash and placing the remainder into the 457 account. 457 plans are discussed in the Pension/Retirement section below.

The City's insurance program also includes a Section 125 Program, which allows eligible employees to pay for dental insurance, dependent health coverage, HSA Contributions (if eligible), Pre-paid Legal, AFLAC, etc., and any other insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars, and/or set aside pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical, dependent or elder care. All payments are made bi-weekly by payroll deduction.

PENSION/RETIREMENT PLAN

The City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), which offers a choice of either a Pension Plan (defined benefit) or an Investment Plan (defined contribution). The City contributes an amount to the selected plan that is determined by the State Legislature. In addition, employees make a bi-weekly mandatory 3% contribution through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis. The Pension Plan benefit is determined by multiplying the Special Risk rate of 3.0 times the years of FRS service times the average of the salary of the employee's highest paid eight (8) years of salary. The Investment Plan benefit is based on the performance of selected funds over time. Employees in the Pension Plan are vested after eight (8) years of service; vesting is after one (1) year of service for the Investment Plan. Normal Retirement for the Pension Plan is age 60 with 8 years of Special Risk service, or 30 years of Special Risk service regardless of age. Early Retirement is any age after eight (8) years, but less than 30 years of service (There is a penalty of 5% per year under age 60.) There is no age or service requirement that must be met to receive a benefit under the Investment Plan.

The City also offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with ICMA, which allows voluntary employee contributions up to the maximum amount defined by federal legislation. Employees 50 years of age and over may contribute an additional $5,500 per year. Traditional and Roth IRA Plans are also available for employees to make contributions through payroll deduction.

HOLIDAYS

Ten paid full-day holidays and two paid half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) per year.

PERSONAL LEAVE

New full-time employees are credited with personal leave their first year based upon date of hire as follows:

January 1st through March 30th - 16 hours

April 1st through June 30th - 12 hours

July 1st through September 30th - 8 hours

October 1st through December 31st - 4 hours

Each year thereafter, all full-time employees are credited with 16 hours of personal leave on January 1st, for that calendar year, which cannot be carried over from year to year. Employees who work less than 40 hours per week are credited with personal leave on a pro-rated basis.

VACATION LEAVE

Employees earn vacation leave from the date of hire based on the following schedule:

















Less than 4 years.0385 hours vacation accrual per each regular hour worked Completion of 4 years.0577 hours vacation accrual per each regular hour worked Completion of 7 years.0770 hours vacation accrual per each regular hour worked Completion of 10 years.0962 hours vacation accrual per each regular hour worked

Maximum accumulation allowed is 200 hours as of October 1st of any year.

SICK LEAVE

Employees earn 96 hours of sick leave per year with a maximum accumulation of 620 hours as of November 1st of any year. Accumulations in excess of 520 hours shall be converted for cash payment to the employee the first pay period in December at the rate of two (2) hours of sick leave for one (1) hour of pay. Up to 40 hours in a calendar year may be used as sickness in the immediate family and is deducted from accrued sick leave.

LONGEVITY
Employees are eligible for longevity pay as follows:

Upon completion of three (3) through four (4) years of service - $250.00
Upon completion of five (5) through nine (9) years of service - $500
Upon completion of ten (10) through fourteen (14) years of service - $1,000
Upon completion of fifteen (15) through nineteen (19) years of service - $1,500
Upon completion of twenty (20) years of service - $2,000




EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT

Employees who have completed their one (1) year probationary period are eligible to take advantage of the Voluntary Tuition Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement of 100% for a grade of A, 75% for a grade of B, and 50% for a grade of C. The maximum tuition reimbursement available to any employee shall be the equivalent of (18) credit hours per fiscal year at either the State of Florida community college level or the State of Florida university level.