What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Inspector position at City of Gresham?
The City of Gresham is seeking applicants for a limited-duration Fire Inspector vacancy in the Gresham Fire Department.
The duration of this position will be for two years from date of hire and is eligible for full benefits.
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. First review of applications will take place the week of May 5, 2025.
As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.
We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.
We are seeking someone who is self-directed, organized, and has the propensity to manage multiple priorities which may require the ability to transition from one task to another as needed. In this role, you will use your effective communication skills to establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with various stakeholders in the community and internally. You will represent the City of Gresham and Gresham Fire in public environments to conduct and coordinate City fire prevention activities.
If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application materials.
A review of application materials submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to the selection process. We anticipate the following steps will be featured and will require attendance in person:
Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.
Veteran's Preference
The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
Our Commitment
The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.
Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.
If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855- 524-5627.
** Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background investigation, driving record review, job-related physical, and drug screen.
The duration of this position will be for two years from date of hire and is eligible for full benefits.
This posting will remain open until the position is filled. First review of applications will take place the week of May 5, 2025.
As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.
We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.
In this role, you will coordinate and perform fire prevention functions and activities, including fire code compliance, fire and life safety inspections, fire investigations, and public education and information.
What you will get to do:
- Performs commercial, residential, and other building fire code compliance inspections; ensures safety and compliance of fire escapes and exits, fire hazards, and utility of fire protection equipment; reviews inspection findings with owners and occupants; determines remediation and performs follow-up to ensure corrections have been made.
- Responds to complaints about faulty fire alarms, fireworks, and other hazardous conditions and materials; responds on fire calls such as fire alarm activation, illegal burning, smoke investigations, and others; responds to complaints and concerns about fire code violations; coordinates or performs fire investigation activities to determine cause of the fire; investigates, documents, and assists in the prosecution of arson cases; prepares records and reports of activities, incidents, inspections, and others.
- Collaborates with other organizations to develop fire safety programs and activities, including fire drills, evacuations, and employee training; conducts fire prevention education programs at schools, daycare centers, healthcare facilities, neighborhood groups, and others.
- Analyzes and reviews federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conducts research and analysis on fire prevention best practices and trends and formulates recommendations.
- Perform fire inspections of businesses to verify they meet the fire safety standards in the 2022 Oregon Fire code. While on site, fire safety education will be provided. Reviews results of inspections with appropriate parties. Determines remediation and follows up to ensure corrections have been made. Conduct data entry, plan and coordinate fire safety inspections of businesses, and attend training.
- May perform firefighting duties and responsibilities.
We are seeking someone who is self-directed, organized, and has the propensity to manage multiple priorities which may require the ability to transition from one task to another as needed. In this role, you will use your effective communication skills to establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with various stakeholders in the community and internally. You will represent the City of Gresham and Gresham Fire in public environments to conduct and coordinate City fire prevention activities.
- Knowledge of:
- Laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances affecting City policies and operations
- City government administration, organization, functions, and services
- Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques as they relate to assigned areas, such as fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, fire protection systems, and others
- Safe and appropriate use of firefighting equipment and related tools
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff
- Communication principles, practices, and techniques
- Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, and software applications
- Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters
- Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
- Analyze problems quickly, identify alternative solutions, assess consequences of proposed actions, and determine course of action
- Develop educational programs and information pertaining to assigned activities
- Operate firefighting equipment and tools
- Work efficiently under pressure
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively
- Physically perform the essential job functions
- Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Up to 1 year of fire service, inspection and/or investigation experience
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Investigator certificate or International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Fire Investigation Technician (FIT) certificate is required within 12 months of hire.
- Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Fire & Life Safety Recognition Oregon Fire Inspector 1 certificate is required within 6 months of hire.
- Valid driver's license
- Good driving record (based on our driving matrix described below)
- A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
- Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
- Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period.
- Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.
- A complete online application (do not put 'see resume' in any work experience fields or leave work experience fields blank. The information in your online application will be used to determine salary placement. It is in your best interest to be detailed and thorough in your work experience, education, related training and certifications)
- Answers to supplemental questions
If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application materials.
A review of application materials submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to the selection process. We anticipate the following steps will be featured and will require attendance in person:
- Assessment center (To include an inspection scenario and customer interaction)
- Panel interview
- Executive interview
Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.
Veteran's Preference
The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
Our Commitment
The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.
Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.
If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855- 524-5627.
** Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background investigation, driving record review, job-related physical, and drug screen.
Salary : $86,090 - $108,473
