What are the responsibilities and job description for the fire inspector position at East Fork Fire District?
FIRE INSPECTOR
- Location: 1694 COUNTY ROAD, Minden, NV, 89423-4405, United States
- Base Pay: $36.18 - $44.42 / Hour
- Other Compensation: Health insurance premiums 100% paid by employer for entire family
- Employee Type: Non-Exempt FT
- Required Degree: High school
- Minimum Experience: 2 Years
Description
Job Summary: Responsible for performing a variety of inspections and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with fire, building, and related codes and ordinances.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts fire and life safety inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings for fire hazards and general compliance with fire prevention codes.
- Advises and instructs owners in the removal of fire hazards and makes recommendations for reducing potential hazards.
- Responds to citizen complaints regarding local and state fire codes and ordinances.
- Enforces laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to fire safety; reports violations and prepares written notices for required follow-up action.
- Prepares and participates in prevention programs by educating the public, businesses, and schools on fire safety and prevention topics.
- Inspects storage and use of explosives, flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials.
- Determines if buildings meet fire regulations; prepares necessary records and reports.
- Participates in fire drills and attends regular classes/trainings in fire prevention, fire protection system equipment, and related subjects.
- Provides juvenile fire setter education and prepares presentations on the dangers and consequences of juvenile fire setting.
- May assist in emergency and wildland fire events.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED); AND two (2) years building, fire inspection, or fire suppression experience in a public setting;
- Mechanical, chemical, and related characteristics of various materials;
- Geography of the area and potential fire hazards;
- Fire prevention laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations;
- Principles and practices of fire safety and inspection techniques;
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
- Record keeping practices;
- Computer applications involving word processing, data entry, and report generation;
- Standard office practices and procedures;
- Techiques for dealing with diverse individuals;
Physical Demands & Working Environment:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to inspect properties, standing for extended periods, stooping, kneeling, walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and stairs; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; hearing and speech to communicate; regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Conditions of Employment:
- Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.
- East Fork Fire District participates in E-Verify and will provide information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Requirements:
Class C driver's license
Obtain International Fire Code Inspector I certification within eighteen (18) months of date of employment.
Salary/Compensation: $75,266 - $92,407 per year
Salary : $75,266 - $92,407
