Fire Code Inspector & Plan Review Lead

City of East Point; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of East Point is seeking a Fire Inspector/Code Enforcer to oversee and coordinate fire code enforcement activities. The role involves inspecting buildings, reviewing plans for compliance, and coordinating with architects, engineers, and various professionals to ensure safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates will have GA firefighter experience, an EMT-Advanced certification, and a Georgia driver’s license, plus an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or related field.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a State of Georgia firefighter, with at least 3 years with East Point Fire Department.
• Must be EMT Advanced or higher.
• Valid State of Georgia Class E Driver’s License.
• Must obtain an Associate's Degree in Fire Science or a related field.
• Fire Inspector I, II, Fire Investigator I, II, Fire and Life Safety Educator, Plan Reviewer certifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new and existing buildings for code compliance; issue citations as required.
• Install fire protection devices that detect and control fire in early stages.
• Review building plans for adherence to fire safety codes.
• Coordinate with buildings, architects, engineers and other professionals.
• Approve or disapprove plans; maintain records and reports.
• Review plats and development plans for adherence to fire safety codes.
• Assist the fire safety educator; make presentations to civic and community groups.
• Perform fire cause investigations.
• Develop the code enforcement process to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Train new fire inspectors on inspection and code enforcement processes.
• Perform hazardous materials inspections as necessary; prepare and review inspection reports.
• Prepare draft fire safety ordinance and coordinate adoption with entities.
• Plan and implement community fire education programs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of fire safety training and education programs.
• Enforce all city fire codes and ordinances; regulations.
• Assist with major fires and investigations; photograph evidence and store it per policy.
• Attend meetings and training sessions; coordinate HR within the department.

Skills

Firefighter experience (GA/East Point)

EMT Advanced or higher

Blueprints & plats reading

Code enforcement knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

City of East Point is seeking a Fire Inspector/Code Enforcer to oversee and coordinate fire code enforcement activities. The role involves inspecting buildings, reviewing plans for compliance, and coordinating with architects, engineers, and various professionals to ensure safety standards are met.

Ideal candidates will have GA firefighter experience, an EMT-Advanced certification, and a Georgia driver’s license, plus an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or related field.