Fire Code Compliance Inspector

Salary : $46,211.15 - $68,392.50 Annually

Location : Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type : Unclassified

Job Number : U7050-0225

Department : FIRE PREVENTION

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Requirements

MOS Code : None

Education and Experience : A High School diploma, GED, or higher and three (3) years of code enforcement experience.

Licenses and Certificates : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Must be certified as Texas Fire Inspector in compliance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection Standards of Education (TCFPSE) within six (6) months of appointment and successfully complete Field Training Program. Must be certified by International Code Council(ICC) Fire Inspector I within one (1) year of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, patrol, inspect, investigate and enforce the Fire Code and designated municipal codes, laws, and ordinances to ensure life safety throughout the City.

Typical Duties

Perform functions of fire prevention inspector as assigned. Involves : Inspect interiors and exteriors of commercial, industrial and other buildings to detect fire hazards, efficiency of fire protective equipment, and adequacy of fire escapes and exits. Inform and discuss conditions of building storage and equipment with owner or manager and make recommendations regarding unsafe conditions. Issue summons for uncorrected fire hazards from previous inspections and enforcing codes. Inspect gasoline distributors, delivery trucks and issue permits in compliance with fire safety regulations. Conduct fire prevention programs at public buildings and commercial businesses for employees, and school fire drills.

Conduct on the job inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures at different stages of construction project. Involves : Conduct inspections of assigned building and structural portion of new and remodeled sites and structures for fire protection related items. Review plans and specifications, materials, layouts and equipment. Inform, explain and interpret code requirements for project superintendents, contractors, architects, engineers, homeowners and the public. Provide uniform conformance to fire and applicable building codes, standards and regulations. Investigate and respond to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazardous conditions. Testify in court and before City boards and Commissions, as required.

Issue red tags, stop work orders, correction notices or citations as required when construction does not meet Technical or Municipal codes, zoning ordinances, local ordinances or plans. Involves : Refer citations not signed by defendants to police department for service. Confer with contractors issuing verbal and written corrections as needed. Investigate work, as assigned and during daily inspections to assure construction / installation of fire protection systems is being performed by licensed contractors with a City-issued permit and in compliance with requirements. Sign permits if all construction is in compliance. Maintain applicable database, records and files. Research prior inspections for approval / disapproval. Attend training and meetings. Maintain certifications as required.

General Information

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Please note : This is an unclassified contract position.

Note : Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Note : This is a new advertisement for Administrative Ombudsperson. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.

Arsum and / or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See rsum" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying / pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your rsum will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or higher?

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of code enforcement experience?

Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?

• Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

I am aware, that if selected for this position, I must be certified as a Texas Fire Inspector in compliance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection Standards of Education (TCFPSE) within six (6) months of appointment and successfully complete Field Training Program. I must also be certified by International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I within one (1) year of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your rsum.

Required Question

Salary : $46,211 - $68,393