Fire Code Compliance Inspector

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso is seeking a Fire Prevention Inspector under an unclassified contract position. The role conducts patrols, inspections and enforcement of the Fire Code and municipal codes to safeguard life safety across City facilities and sites.

Responsibilities include inspecting interiors and exteriors of commercial and industrial buildings, reviewing plans with contractors, issuing notices and citations, and presenting findings in meetings or court as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or higher and 3 years of code enforcement experience.
• Texas Class C Driver’s License or equivalent; certification as Texas Fire Inspector within 6 months.
• ICC Fire Inspector I certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Patrol, inspect, investigate and enforce the Fire Code and municipal codes to ensure life safety.
• Inspect interiors and exteriors of buildings to detect fire hazards and exit adequacy.
• Provide findings to owners/managers and issue corrections; issue summons for hazards.
• Inspect gasoline distributors and issue permits; conduct fire prevention programs.
• Inspect new/remodeled sites; review plans; interpret code requirements for stakeholders.
• Issue stop work orders; sign permits; maintain records; testify as needed.

Skills

Code enforcement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

MOS CODES: NONE

Education and Experience

A High School diploma or GED or higher, and three (3) years of code enforcement experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state. Must be certified as Texas Fire Inspector in compliance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection Standards of Education (TCFPSE) within six (6) months of appointment and successfully complete Field Training Program. Must be certified by International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I within one (1) year of appointment.

Under general supervision, patrol, inspect, investigate and enforce the Fire Code and designated municipal codes, laws, and ordinances to ensure life safety throughout the City.

Perform functions of fire prevention inspector as assigned. Involves: Inspect interiors and exteriors of commercial, industrial and other buildings to detect fire hazards, efficiency of fire protective equipment, and adequacy of fire escapes and exits. Inform and discuss conditions of building storage and equipment with owner or manager and make recommendations regarding unsafe conditions. Issue summons for uncorrected fire hazards from previous inspections and enforcing codes. Inspect gasoline distributors, delivery trucks and issue permits in compliance with fire safety regulations. Conduct fire prevention programs at public buildings and commercial businesses for employees, and school fire drills.

Conduct on the job inspections of assigned new and remodeled sites and structures at different stages of construction project. Involves: Conduct inspections of assigned building and structural portion of new and remodeled sites and structures for fire protection related items. Review plans and specifications, materials, layouts and equipment. Inform, explain and interpret code requirements for project superintendents, contractors, architects, engineers, homeowners and the public. Provide uniform conformance to fire and applicable building codes, standards and regulations. Investigate and respond to complaints regarding illegal construction, safety or hazardous conditions. Testify in court and before City boards and Commissions, as required.

Issue red tags, stop work orders, correction notices or citations as required when construction does not meet Technical or Municipal codes, zoning ordinances, local ordinances or plans. Involves: Refer citations not signed by defendants to police department for service. Confer with contractors issuing verbal and written corrections as needed. Investigate work, as assigned and during daily inspections to assure construction/installation of fire protection systems is being performed by licensed contractors with a City-issued permit and in compliance with requirements. Sign permits if all construction is in compliance. Maintain applicable database, records and files. Research prior inspections for approval/disapproval. Attend training and meetings. Maintain certifications as required.

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Please note: Applicants with a foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.