Fire Inspector

Description

This position conducts inspections and plan reviews to ensure compliance with fire codes.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts field inspections of permitted development to ensure compliance with all codes and ordinances; conducts field inspections of residential, multi-family, or commercial structures.
• Reviews and analyzes building site plans to determine compliance with codes and ordinances; receives applications and coordinates plan reviews for new construction and renovations.
• Investigates life safety code violation complaints from the public.
• Performs annual inspections of new and existing businesses.
• Inspects and reviews permitting for special events venues to ensure compliance with life safety codes.
• Reviews fire alarm run reports and follows-up with service companies to ensure compliance.
• Conducts water flow calculations for fire suppression systems.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports.
• Performs firefighting duties as needed.
• Performs related duties.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.
• Florida Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications are preferred.
• Florida EMT certification preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain Fire Safety Inspector I certification.
• CPR certifications
  
  

Supplemental Information

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in fire code inspections.
• Knowledge of building and fire code enforcement principles.
• Knowledge of current and accepted fire prevention, firefighting, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials procedures.
• Knowledge of emergency medical protocols, principles, and standards.
• Knowledge of fire and emergency response equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Knowledge of departmental and city policies and procedures and related federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Knowledge of city streets and geography.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in operating emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
  

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Fire Inspections/Prevention Manager assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include fire, building, and other codes and ordinances; National Fire Protection Association standards; and department and city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied fire inspection and code enforcement duties. The variety of tasks to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to participate in the department’s fire inspection, code enforcement, and fire prevention activities. Success in this position contributes to the safety of life and property in the City.
  
  

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city employees, association managers, general manager, job site superintendents, other inspectors, property owners, and members of the public.
• Contacts typically exchange information, resolve problems, justify matters, and provide services.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office, outdoors, and at emergency and fire scenes. The employee may be exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, inclement weather, and a variety of potentially life-threatening situations. The work requires the use of protective clothing and devices.
  
  

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately. The schedule varies slighter for Fire Fighters.

Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available

less than 5 years: 152 hours

5 to 9 years: 176 hours

10 to 14 years: 200 hours

15 to 19 years: 224 hours

20 years: 248 hours

PTO begins accruing immediately. At the end of the year, any unused annual leave will roll over to the next year. Time will be accrued bi-weekly and shown on each paycheck.

RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve
• Employee's Birthday
  
  

INSURANCE:* Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee. Florida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck. (Blue Option LG Plan 03559 Spouse only $621/month; Child/Children $531/month; and Family $1,188/month) (Blue Option LG Plan HDHP Spouse only $280/month; Child/Children $244/month; and Family $535/month).

Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.

Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following your hire date.

• Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.
  
  

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457 Plan Empower Retirement: Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – See Human Resources for more details.