What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Inspector position at Victorville, City of (CA)?
JOB
Under general direction, the Fire Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections of a variety of businesses and properties within the department boundaries for the purpose of compliance with local, state, and federal laws and standards. Performs public education programs and may assist with investigations into the cause and origin of fires. May assist with plan reviews and related duties, as requested; performs related duties, as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: •Inspect commercial and industrial establishments, places of public assembly, and other businesses to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.•Write reports and generate necessary correspondence to obtain code compliance.•Issue appropriate permits.•May assist with plan checks on new building construction and development to determine compliance with fire and life safety requirements.•Make necessary contact with developers, property owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to convey requirements.•Follows through with related field inspections and tests.•Investigates complaints received by the department and determines whether a fire hazard exists, and issues notices to abate the hazards.•Follow up though the appropriate legal channels necessary to secure abatement.•Prepare for and delivers public education programs.•Advise and assists in the formation of evacuation and emergency action plans for large public and private buildings.•Participate as required in department training programs.•May issue citations to gain compliance.•May assist in evaluating fire scenes to determine origin and cause of fires.•Conduct inspections of new construction of buildings and developments for compliance with applicable fire related codes.•Safely operate City vehicles and equipment, drive to various locations to perform inspections, provide public education, participate in training and various events in the city’s jurisdiction. •Perform related duties and responsibilities, as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work is performed primarily in an outside environment, independent of other workers, and includes work related travel in a City vehicle. Incumbent may be exposed to all types of environmental conditions, with noise, vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust, and may work for long periods in hot, cold, wet, or icy weather and high winds. Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and have the ability to read printed material the size of typewritten characters and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood. Incumbent may be required to climb ladders, scaffolding, enter trenches, or crawl in areas of confined spaces while performing fire investigation duties or field inspections. Incumbent may be required to wear respirators for extended periods of time. Incumbent may be placed in hazardous environments (smoke, heat, and toxic levels) while performing and/or supervising fire investigation duties, which include but are not limited to walking, climbing, and hiking or other physical topographical considerations. Incumbent may be called upon to use heavy and/or specialized equipment to dismantle or collect evidence for prosecuting the crime of arson. Incumbent must be able to lift heavy loads up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must be able to work with small components and be able to distinguish clearances around machinery with moving parts. Incumbent must be physically able to perform strenuous work and in sufficient physical condition to safely perform the duties of the position. Incumbent will be required to respond to callouts and emergencies after regular working hours and on weekends and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or varying shifts. Incumbent must possess the stamina to work long hours and overtime, if necessary.
Under general direction, the Fire Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections of a variety of businesses and properties within the department boundaries for the purpose of compliance with local, state, and federal laws and standards. Performs public education programs and may assist with investigations into the cause and origin of fires. May assist with plan reviews and related duties, as requested; performs related duties, as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: •Inspect commercial and industrial establishments, places of public assembly, and other businesses to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.•Write reports and generate necessary correspondence to obtain code compliance.•Issue appropriate permits.•May assist with plan checks on new building construction and development to determine compliance with fire and life safety requirements.•Make necessary contact with developers, property owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to convey requirements.•Follows through with related field inspections and tests.•Investigates complaints received by the department and determines whether a fire hazard exists, and issues notices to abate the hazards.•Follow up though the appropriate legal channels necessary to secure abatement.•Prepare for and delivers public education programs.•Advise and assists in the formation of evacuation and emergency action plans for large public and private buildings.•Participate as required in department training programs.•May issue citations to gain compliance.•May assist in evaluating fire scenes to determine origin and cause of fires.•Conduct inspections of new construction of buildings and developments for compliance with applicable fire related codes.•Safely operate City vehicles and equipment, drive to various locations to perform inspections, provide public education, participate in training and various events in the city’s jurisdiction. •Perform related duties and responsibilities, as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work is performed primarily in an outside environment, independent of other workers, and includes work related travel in a City vehicle. Incumbent may be exposed to all types of environmental conditions, with noise, vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust, and may work for long periods in hot, cold, wet, or icy weather and high winds. Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and have the ability to read printed material the size of typewritten characters and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood. Incumbent may be required to climb ladders, scaffolding, enter trenches, or crawl in areas of confined spaces while performing fire investigation duties or field inspections. Incumbent may be required to wear respirators for extended periods of time. Incumbent may be placed in hazardous environments (smoke, heat, and toxic levels) while performing and/or supervising fire investigation duties, which include but are not limited to walking, climbing, and hiking or other physical topographical considerations. Incumbent may be called upon to use heavy and/or specialized equipment to dismantle or collect evidence for prosecuting the crime of arson. Incumbent must be able to lift heavy loads up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must be able to work with small components and be able to distinguish clearances around machinery with moving parts. Incumbent must be physically able to perform strenuous work and in sufficient physical condition to safely perform the duties of the position. Incumbent will be required to respond to callouts and emergencies after regular working hours and on weekends and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and/or varying shifts. Incumbent must possess the stamina to work long hours and overtime, if necessary.