Fire Inspector

YUMA; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS retirement system

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Yuma is seeking a Fire Inspector to conduct fire and life safety inspections, assist with plan reviews, and support community risk reduction efforts. The role emphasizes adherence to city codes, safety standards, and effective communication with property owners and staff.

Responsibilities include investigation of origin and cause, education, and ensuring compliance across commercial and residential occupancies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years related fire/code enforcement experience.
• Associate degree preferred; relevant fire science/engineering fields favored.
• Fire Inspector certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts fire and life safety inspections and follow-up inspections for hazards and compliance.
• Performs duties per Yuma Fire Department policies; varies by assignment.
• Attends pre-development meetings; conducts plan reviews and site inspections.

Skills

Fire inspections

Code enforcement

Plan reviews

Incident investigations

Public education

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Fire Science/related field

Fire Inspector certification within 1 year

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts fire and life safety inspections and follow-up inspections for fire hazards, fire suppression systems, hazardous materials, building safety, and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; initiates corrective procedures as needed.
• Performs assigned duties within scope of authority and training, and according to YFD policies and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment and skill level.
• Attends pre-development meetings; conducts plan reviews and construction site inspections.
• Provides technical assistance to clients and monitors compliance with City codes and ordinances.
• Conducts incident investigations to determine origin and cause of fires; follows department guidelines.
• Answers inquiries, responds to complaints, and provides education in community risk reduction topics.
• Conducts juvenile diversion program for adolescents held legally responsible for fire setting activities.
• Maintains and prepares documents and records according to established standards and procedures.
• Conducts research on technical manuals, legal and code interpretations, and investigative regulations.
• Researches, analyzes and enforces applicable codes, statutes, and ordinances.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND two years of related experience in model building or fire code enforcement; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Working knowledge of fire investigation and experience in determining origin and cause of fires is preferred. Associate's Degree in Fire Science, Fire Investigation, Construction Technology, Engineering or related field is preferred. Fire Inspector certification in a model fire code is preferred.

Knowledge Of

• City policies and procedures.
• National, State and City fire and life safety laws, rules, regulations, codes, practices and procedures governing code enforcement and inspection.
• Principles, methods and practices of plan review, code enforcement and building construction.
• Techniques for investigating the origin and cause of fires.
• Certification training requirements, methods and techniques for risk reduction, inspection, investigation, life safety and fire prevention programs.
• Methods and techniques of inspecting a variety of buildings and facilities, including building materials identification and specifications.
• City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of all streets, landmarks and buildings.
• Computers and specialized hardware and software for preparing reports and maintaining records.
• Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Skill in

• Inspecting commercial facilities for fire and safety code hazards and construction standards.
• Enforcing safety standards, codes, ordinances, and standards.
• Examining building plans, schematics and specifications, and recognizing the construction of buildings in order to identify deficiencies and apply codes, ordinances, and standards.
• Recognizing the type of construction, contents, and occupancy of buildings in order to apply appropriate fire suppression and rescue techniques.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks and projects.
• Working as a team member with other emergency services agencies.
• Recognizing fire and life safety code violations and working with responsible parties for appropriate remedies.

License And Certification Requirements

A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Current certification as Fire Inspector and/or Fire Plans Examiner in a model fire code is preferred. Certification as Fire Inspector I in a model fire code is required within one year of employment. Additional technical training and certifications are preferred and may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Vision is required to perform essential functions. Work is performed in a standard office environment; and within commercial, residential, and industrial occupancies, at construction sites, and emergency incident sites. Work involves working outside the regular working hours to respond and investigate emergency response incidents. Incumbent is required to perform standby duty and be available for emergency call out on a rotational basis.

Work requires data entry, wearing a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for extended periods of time, standing, lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions, extreme heat, unstable buildings and structures, hazardous chemicals and materials emergency disaster situations, body fluids, infectious diseases and air and water borne pathogens.

Additional Requirement

An employee in this class is required to reside within fifteen (15) miles of the City limits, and within the United States within six (6) months of appointment.

Benefits

• ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 11.87% (pre‑tax) and the City contributes 11.87% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .11% and the City contributes .11% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY

• SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
• WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
• UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
• MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre‑taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.
• LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision and dependent care expenses with pre‑tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24‑hour crisis line for emergencies.
• COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.
• GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.
• 0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually
• 5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually
• 10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually
• 15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually
• 20+ years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annually
• SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

• HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
• President's Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day (First Monday in September)
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.

• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - The City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.
• SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or occupied facilities and/or vehicles.

The rate of pay for this position is $33.7947 hourly.