Fire Inspector (I-II)

The City of Williston is seeking a Fire Inspector to join the Williston Fire Department.

Summary:

The Fire Inspector I-II works to provide fire prevention support to the community. The incumbent in this position is responsible for assisting, advising & inspecting the business community, schools, apartment buildings and public in matters relating to fire code compliance in new and existing buildings; providing fire prevention training and presentations to the community; and assisting with/conducting fire origin and cause investigations.

Supervisor:

Deputy Fire Marshal

Supervision Exercised:

None

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts inspections of residential, educational, institutional, commercial, hazardous, and industrial properties to determine and enforce compliance with fire safety laws and ordinances.
• Prepares written correspondence and reports related to inspections and potential fire liability.
• Plan, review, track and oversee that new construction projects have proper fire service safety features.
• Works in conjunction with other city offices to ensure adherence to fire code.
• Performs fire cause investigations to determine where and how a fire originated.
• Engages in public education and fire safety education with children, adults, and schools. Education includes, but is not limited to, fire extinguisher classes, evacuation plans, public speaking, mass media interviews and tours.
• Clean and maintain the station and equipment.
• Regularly participate in personal, company and department training.
• Regularly participates in either group or self-directed physical fitness activities during duty hours.
• Identify and coordinate training for fire prevention personnel to maintain the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform the duties of inspecting and fire investigating.
• Handles complaints and provides intervention for fire safety complaints.
• Maintains professional relationships with the community and City personnel.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.  
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

NOTE: The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and reflect the general details necessary to describe principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.  The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and 12-18 months of satisfactory work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Fire Inspector I

• Valid Driver’s License.
• CPR & First Aid (within one year of hire).
• ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800 (within one year of hire).
• Hazardous Material Operations & Awareness (within one year of hire).
• NFPA 1030 Fire Inspector [or NFPA 1031 Inspector 1/2] (within one year of hire).
• NFPA 1030 Fire & Life Safety Educator [or NFPA 1035 Life Safety Educator 1/2] (within one year of hire).

Fire Inspector II

• All requirements of the Fire Inspector I
• NFPA 1030 Fire Investigator [or NFPA 1033].
• NFPA 1030 Plans Examiner [or NFPA 1031 Plans Examiner 1/2].

Desired Certifications: 

• Firefighter I & II standards certificate
• NR EMT, AEMT or Paramedic license

Training opportunities available to obtain desired certifications for incumbents who have met the minimum certificate, license, and registration requirements.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and standard operating guidelines. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before patients, crews and groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Internal Communications: 

Regular contacts within the department and with other departments as needed. Must be able to read and write formal communications with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
 
External Communications:

Regular contacts with third parties, outside representatives, community groups, and mutual aid partnerships as needed.

Use of Equipment and/or Computers: 

Regular use of technology and equipment for job-related functions will be required, including but not limited to computers, phones, printers, and the operation of various department vehicles. 

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff. Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment, using a high level of professionalism and critical thinking. 
 
Physical Demands:

Standing in work areas, walking between work areas, and driving to various locations will be required. There will be a regular expectation to pull, push, reach, walk, stand, sit, crawl, kneel, bend and have the use of hands and fingers, use of both eyes for sight, including ability to distinguish color and distance, hearing, extensive use of arms and legs to climb on top of, under, in and around equipment and facilities; work in proximity and use of computer screens; verbally communicating, and moving objects. The employee must be able to physically move, lift, carry and manipulate up to 100 pounds. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   
 
If requested, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations, absent undue hardship to the department.

Annually, the incumbent will be required to meet physical fitness requirements, not limited to:

• Annual Physical Exam

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in and outside of various locations and weather conditions within the community. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Essential functions require maintaining conditions necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. The employee will work at all City of Williston Fire Department facilities and is expected to keep work areas clean, safe, and functional. The employee may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Work schedule is generally Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PMor based on organizational need. The employee may be scheduled for on-call rotations. Overtime is occasionally available and expected, based on organization need. Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance is required.

Salary : $58,140 - $79,461