Fire Inspector

Sumter County Economic Development; Wildwood (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Safety Inspector to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and regulations. This role involves conducting inspections, maintaining accurate records, and educating the public on fire safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire prevention and building inspection, along with the ability to interpret complex codes and establish effective relationships with contractors. Join a team committed to safety and excellence, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community's well-being.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate degree in related field.
• Knowledge of fire prevention and building inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual fire inspections and maintain records.
• Review plans for compliance with Florida Fire Prevention Code.

Skills

Knowledge of fire prevention principles

Ability to interpret construction codes

Knowledge of building inspection policies

Ability to maintain accurate records

Ability to establish effective relationships

Education

Associate degree in Fire Sciences

Certifications in fire systems (preferred)

Tools

Computer for data entry

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Highly responsible administrative and professional work in coordinating and performing fire inspections and plan examinations, while applying the State of Florida Fire Prevention Code on existing buildings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct annual fire inspections of buildings for compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes. Identifies violations of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, County Code of Ordinances, and other applicable rules and regulations and reports defects to the Sumter County Building Services Division. Maintain records and make reports.
2. Regularly keeps the Fire Chief informed on the status of annual fire inspections and other fire inspections not provided by the Sumter County Building Services Division.
3. Conducts inspection of food trucks and special events for compliance with fire life safety codes.
4. Attends continuing education courses, programs, and keeps up to date with codes, laws, and ordinances that apply to annual fire inspections.
5. May from time to time provide fire and life safety education to the public at special events or other functions.
6. Review plans, specifications and other data submitted to ensure conformance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code related to change of use in existing structures.
7. Performs other duties and responsibilities related to fire inspections, fire watch standby, and emergency scene activities as assigned.
8. Assure consistency in interpretation of codes among staff members.
9. In emergency or crises (hurricane, flood, etc.), the position is required to perform reasonable duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
10. Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the County's offices or work facilities to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of department plans examination, building permitting and inspection policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of fire prevention, suppression and investigation principles, procedures, methods, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical construction methods, procedures and materials.
• Knowledge of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and ordinances relating to construction plan review, permitting and inspections in the County.
• Knowledge of possible building construction and mechanical compliance issues.
• Ability to be firm in requiring remedy of building construction compliance issues.
• Ability to read and interpret construction codes, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and necessary reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors and others in the construction trade.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Fire Sciences, Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or a related field.
• Additional certifications for fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and hood fire suppression systems. (Preferred)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to insurance provider.
• Florida Certified Fire Safety Inspector 1.
• Must possess or obtain the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) months of employment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 45 pounds)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to enter data into a computer.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods.
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Climbing of ladders
• Able to operate a motor vehicle

VACCINATIONS:

• Tetanus within sixty (60) days of employment.

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS:

• Works inside and outside in varying weather conditions with noise, slippery surfaces, and uneven surfaces.
• Heights (up to 50 feet).
• Some stressful situations.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

FLSA Non-Exempt Status
Revised 11/07/2024