ARSON INVESTIGATOR / INSPECTOR

Richmondtx; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond Fire Department is seeking an Arson Investigator/Inspector. The position requires excellent communication and professional interaction with the public while conducting investigations and inspections.

The role includes building inspections, educational programs, and assisting the Fire Marshal with code compliance reviews; on-call status may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class C Texas driver's license required.
• Texas peace officer certification (TCOLE) required.
• Arson Investigator and Fire Inspector certification (TCFP) required.
• Structural Fire Suppression certification (TCFP) required.
• Plan Examiner I certification (TCFP) may be obtained within the first year.
• Fire and Life Safety Educator I certification (TCFP) may be obtained within the first year.
• Instructor I certification (TCFP) may be obtained within the first year.
• NIMS 100/200/700/800 preferred.
• EMT Basic (DSHS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts fire investigations, criminal investigations, and fire and life safety inspections.
• Performs building inspections to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.
• Assists the Fire Marshal with plan reviews for code compliance.
• Position may be on-call.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Public service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class C Texas Driver's License

Peace Officer (TCOLE)

Arson Investigator and Fire Inspector (TCFP)

Structural Fire Suppression (TCFP)

Plan Examiner I (TCFP)

Fire and Life Safety Educator I (TCFP)

Instructor I (TCFP)

NIMS 100/200/700/800 Pref.

EMT Basic (DSHS) Pref.

Job description

At the City of Richmond, we honor our history and maintain an open mind to new ideas and ways of maintaining and improving our service levels. The City is looking for employees who are committed to public service and possess a willingness to be challenged. The Fire Department is currently recruiting for "ARSON INVESTIGATOR / INSPECTOR".

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Investigator / Inspector position requires someone who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are needed to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner, including difficult and irate persons. Must work well with fellow employees. Conducts fire investigations, criminal investigations, fire and life safety inspections, and educational programs on related safety. The Investigator / Inspector will also conduct building inspections and other inspections necessary to maintain the public's general health, safety, and welfare, and assist the Fire Marshal with plan reviews for code compliance. This position is subject to being "On-Call".

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A valid Class C Texas Driver's License is required. Driving records must meet City guidelines.
• Current certification as a Peace Officer issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
• Current certification as an Arson Investigator and Fire Inspector issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
• Current Structural Fire Suppression certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
• Current Plan Examiner I certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; certification may be obtained within the first year of employment.
• Current Fire and Life Safety Educator I certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; certification may be obtained within the first year of employment.
• Current Instructor I certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; certification may be obtained within the first year of employment.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700 and 800 preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services preferred.

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