Fire Inspector I (Non-Sworn)

Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, this FLSA non-exempt, journey-level position conducts inspections assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau; assists with various fire prevention and life safety educational programs and advises on fire and life safety in buildings, subdivisions and processes; assists with fire investigations; and performs a variety of administrative and technical work related to fire inspection and prevention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs journey-level technical duties.
• Examines fire protection system shop construction drawings and specifications for new buildings or contemplated repairs of existing buildings for conformance to fire and building codes.
• Inspects existing buildings or new buildings during construction to ensure that stairways, means of egress, fire and life safety systems and completed buildings comply with fire and life safety regulations.
• Performs routine fire and life safety inspections and life safety system inspections to insure compliance to fire code.
• Maintains a variety of data and records regarding fire inspection or prevention activities; prepares reports regarding fire inspection or prevention as required.

Peripheral Duties

• Assists with public addresses and education on fire prevention; demonstrates fire hazards and fire prevention methods and procedures; trains business employees in the use of fire extinguishers.
• Assist in the investigation of fire incidents.
• Instructs classes in assigned subject areas.
• Assists in training new employees as assigned.
• Assists in other department administrative activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess ICC Fire Inspector I, and Utah Fire and Rescue Academy Fire Inspector I certifications.
• No felony conviction or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years.
• Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of hire or provide proof of appropriate work permit.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.

Desired Qualification

• Public education experience.
• Experience with building construction, construction materials and the ability to read and understand building construction plans.
• Previous inspection experience, firefighter experience or equivalent education

• Working knowledge of fire codes and ordinances
• Working knowledge of fire investigation methods and procedures
• Skilled in the operation of the tools and equipment listed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively apply standard fire prevention techniques.
• Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have general knowledge of building construction, construction materials and the ability to read and understand building construction plans.

***Park City Fire has a strict "NO VISIBLE TATTOO" policy. Tattoos may not be visible while wearing the approved, short-sleeve duty uniform shirt.