What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Inspector/Firefighter position at City of Winooski?
The Fire Inspector/Firefighter serves the community by completing work in accordance with standard practices and established Community Risk Reduction (CRR) policies and procedures relating to life safety/health inspections and responds as part of the daytime emergency response team.
The Fire Inspector will conduct routine life safety, health, housing, and commercial inspections. This work will be done following adopted Federal, State, and local codes i.e. Public Building Registry. This work will include ALL aspects of prescribed inspections, followups, and documentation of such. Will support enforcement action(s) under the guidance of the Fire Marshal or designee i.e. Asst. Fire Marshal.
Performs Community Risk Reduction (CRR) duties as directed by the Fire Chief and/or Fire Marshal. These may include pre-determined social Media messaging, public education, data collection etc. This work will typically be done as a “Team” initiative/task.
Works as part of the emergency response team responding to emergencies while on duty and assisting with equipment/station maintenance.
- Minor Administrative tasks such as time sheets are completed in a timely and accurate manner
- Participate in the continuous improvement of the City of Winooski by identifying concerns and offering solutions.
- Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers. * Support the City’s commitment to equity and cultural competency.
- Encourage and participate in professional development and training activities.
- Participate in professional development and training activities.
- Work in alignment with the City’s Strategic Vision Plan and maintain an active role in the team effort required to achieve those goals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.91 - $23.84 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Rotating shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have the ability to pass the "fit for duty" physical?
- Do you have the ability to obtain the NFPA Fire Inspector 1 & 2 Certification?
- Do you have the ability to obtain the VT Firefighter 1 & 2 Certification?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $24
