FIRE INSPECTOR

St Pete Beach, City of (FL); Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St Pete Beach seeks a Fire Inspector to perform fire prevention and life safety inspections for commercial properties and to maintain inspection records under the direction of the Fire Marshal.

Responsibilities include inspections, public education, emergency management support during storms, and participation in fire pre-planning. Requires Florida Fire Safety Inspector I & II, two years of experience, and a valid Florida driver's license; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) year experience in fire inspection, fire prevention or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Possession of State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I and II certification
• A valid Florida driver's license
• Must meet and maintain all departmental requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire and life safety inspections and re-inspections of commercial properties; conduct acceptance testing of fire protection systems to ensure compliance with all applicable local and state codes.
• Receive, investigate, and resolve complaints related to fire prevention activities.
• Maintain up-to-date inspection records, accurate investigation files, and complete documentation related to all phases of the position.
• Assist the Fire Marshal with special events and emergency management during storms and incidents not related to normal fire calls.
• Participate in and/or conduct public education and public safety programs.
• Assist with the fire pre-planning program.
• Assume the duties of the Fire Marshal when required.
• Perform related tasks as needed.

Skills

Fire inspection experience

Oral and written communication

Record keeping

Emergency management

Public education

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Performs intermediate protective service work in fire prevention and education; does related work as required. Work is performed under the direction of the Fire Marshal. The employee will be responsible for performing fire inspections, presenting fire prevention programs, investigating suspicious fires, and maintaining fire inspection paperwork.

• Perform fire and life safety inspections and re-inspections of commercial properties; conduct acceptance testing of fire protection systems to ensure compliance with all applicable local and state codes.

• Receive, investigate, and resolve complaints related to fire prevention activities.

• Maintain up-to-date inspection records, accurate investigation files, and complete documentation related to all phases of the position.

• Assist the Fire Marshal with special events and emergency management during storms and incidents not related to normal fire calls.

• Participate in and/or conduct public education and public safety programs.

• Assist with the fire pre-planning program.

• Assume the duties of the Fire Marshal when required.

• Perform related tasks as needed.

• Minimum of two (2) year experience in fire inspection, fire prevention or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Possession of State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I and II certification
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A valid Florida driver's license
• Must meet and maintain all departmental requirements for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the modern principles and techniques of fire prevention, including inspection, hazards and elimination of dangerous conditions; thorough knowledge of the geography of the City; thorough knowledge of the laws and ordinances of the state and City regarding fire prevention and fire investigation; general knowledge of the principles and practices of building construction and electrical and mechanical systems; ability to recognize existing and potential fire hazards in a wide variety of structures and installations; ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; ability to prepare clear and concise written reports; ability to interpret and enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazards, atmospheric conditions.