What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Fire Inspector position at City of Wharton?
CITY OF WHARTON
PART-TIME FIRE INSPECTOR
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of
duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to
reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
To perform a wide variety of administrative and technical tasks and be responsible for
enforcing all city, state and federal laws as they pertain to fire prevention, inspecting new
and existing buildings and structures for potentially dangerous conditions relating to fire
and reviewing construction and engineering plans for potentially dangerous conditions
relating to fire prior to commencement of construction.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Building Official.
Exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES-
-Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential duties and responsibilities
- The fire inspector shall carry out duties in accordance with the Fire Prevention
Code set forth in the City of Wharton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18 Building
and Construction, Article III Construction Codes, Sec. 18-66 Codes adopted, Fire
Prevention Code.
- The fire inspector, under the general direction of the Building Official, shall
inspect public, commercial and residential structures for compliance with all
applicable fire codes.
- At least once every calendar quarter, the fire inspector may enter upon and make
or cause to be entered upon and made a thorough examination of all commercial
and public structures.
Part Time Fire Inspector Full Job Description