Fire Inspector I or II (DOQ)

City-of-Golden-Valley,-Mn; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Golden Valley is seeking qualified applicants for Fire Inspector I or II to enforce state and city codes and perform fire prevention duties. The role includes responding to calls, performing inspections, and assisting with investigations under the Prevention Division.

Candidates must meet Minnesota state certification requirements and have related firefighting experience. The position may require evening or weekend work and field inspections across properties in Golden Valley.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minnesota state certifications required for inspection and firefighting duties (e.g., Firefighter II; Hazmat – Operations; NREMT; Fire Apparatus Operator).
• Minimum firefighting experience (2 years for I; 3 years for II).
• Valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License; eligibility for licensure within six months.
• Eligibility to meet essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill duties of a Golden Valley Firefighter when on duty.
• Inspect residential and commercial properties for code compliance.
• Investigate code violations, issue citations, and conduct follow-up inspections.
• Lead or assist with fire prevention education and outreach.
• Assist other city departments with code compliance and inspections.

Skills

Inspection

Code enforcement

Documentation

Public safety cooperation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Firefighter II

Hazmat Materials – Operations Level

NREMT

Fire Apparatus Operator Pumper or Aerial

Blue Card Command & Control

Fire Inspector I

Associate degree or coursework in building inspections or fire science (preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in fire science/administration or related field (for II)

Plans Examiner I, Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer I (optional for II)

Job description

The City of Golden Valley is accepting applications to fill a single vacant position in our Fire Department. This position will be filled with either a Fire Inspector I or a Fire Inspector II, depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected applicant.

Fire Inspector I Position Overview

This position administers and enforces adopted state and city codes within the City of Golden Valley under the supervision of the Assistant Chief of Prevention. Individuals in this position will also assume Firefighter responsibilities while on duty.

Fire Inspector II Position Overview

This position is responsible for administration and enforcement of adopted state and city codes within the City of Golden Valley and leads fire investigations under the supervision of the Assistant Chief of Prevention. Fire Inspector II may provide work directions to Paid on-Call Firefighters assisting with inspections and on the fire grounds.

Expected Hours of Work

Hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. In addition to working office hours, staff may be required to work additional events. Hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Fire Inspector I Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:

1. Fulfill responsibilities of a Golden Valley Firefighter, responding to all calls for service while on duty (including fire, medical, and rescue calls).
2. Monitor and inspect existing residential rental properties, residential care facilities, and commercial properties for compliance with applicable state and city codes.
3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with building managers and owners.
4. Investigate reports of code violations, issue citations, resolve disputes, and conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with written correction orders.
5. Participate in legal proceedings, including producing documents/evidence for prosecution of code violations.
6. Assist with and may lead fire prevention initiatives, education, and outreach.
7. Stay abreast of updated inspection practices and code changes and make recommendations on department procedures.
8. Educate homeowners, business owners, and community members on fire and property maintenance codes and related ordinances, policies, and procedures.
9. Maintain a variety of inspection and enforcement logs and records, including recommendations of code modifications.
10. Assist with fire investigations.
11. Assist other City departments with additional code compliance, training activities, and inspection activities.

Fire Inspector II Duties

1. Fulfill responsibilities of a Golden Valley Firefighter, responding to all calls for service while on duty (including fire, medical, and rescue calls).
2. Lead fire prevention initiatives and efforts through education and enforcement.
3. Conduct inspections of both existing and new construction residential and commercial properties for compliance with applicable state and city codes.
4. Investigate reports of code violations, issue citations, resolve disputes, and conduct follow-up to ensure corrections.
5. Participate in legal proceedings, including producing documents/evidence for the prosecution of code violations.
6. Provide information and guidance to contractors and owners on code requirements and compliance procedures.
7. Stay abreast of updated inspection practices and code changes and make recommendations on department procedures.
8. Educate contractors, homeowners, business owners, and community members on fire and property maintenance codes and related ordinances, policies, and procedures.
9. Maintain a variety of inspection and enforcement logs and records, including recommendations of codemodifications.
10. Lead and document fire investigations to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
11. Conduct construction and fire protection system plan review for construction projects to ensure compliance with State and City codes, statutes, and ordinances.
12. Monitor and inspect construction sites for code compliance throughout the project.
13. Assist other City departments with additional code compliance, training activities, and inspection activities.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have employee supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications - Fire Inspector I

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to respond to calls as a Golden Valley Firefighter, which includes the following Minnesota State Certifications:
  • Firefighter II
  • Hazmat Materials – Operations Level (or eligibility to obtain within 6 months of employment)
  • Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) (or eligibility to obtain within 6 months of employment)
  • Fire Apparatus Operator Pumper or Aerial (or eligibility to obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Ability to perform code enforcement and Fire Inspector I duties, which include the following Minnesota State Certifications:
  • Blue Card Command & Control (or eligibility to obtain within 6 months of employment)
  • Fire Inspector I
• Minimum of 2 years of firefighting experience.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License.
• Eligibility to obtain Minnesota firefighter licensure within six months of employment.
• Eligibility to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Desired Qualifications - Fire Inspector I

• Associate’s degree or coursework/vocational training in building inspections or fire science or related field.
• Minnesota State Certification in Fire Inspector II.
• Code enforcement experience in the public sector, or municipal planning/inspections.
• Experience in testing and inspecting fire protection systems (fire alarm, fire sprinkler, other agents), complaint inspections, business inspections, and property maintenance code enforcement.

Minimum Qualifications - Fire Inspector II

• Associate's degree in fire science, fire service management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to respond to calls as a Golden Valley Firefighter, which includes the following Minnesota State Certifications:
  • Firefighter II (NFPA 1001)
  • Hazmat Materials – Operations Level (NFPA 470)
  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
  • Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Pumper and/or Aerial (NFPA 1002)
• Ability to perform code enforcement and Fire Inspector II duties, which include the following Minnesota State Certifications:
  • Blue Card Command & Control
  • Fire Inspector II (NFPA 1031)
  • Fire Investigator (NFPA 1033)
  • Fire Instructor I (NFPA 1041)
• Three years of reasonable accommodations of documented experience applying and enforcing Minnesota State Codes and Local Codes
• Valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Eligibility to obtain Minnesota firefighter licensure within six months of employment.
• Eligibility to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Desired Qualifications - Fire Inspector II

• Bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire administration, public administration, public safety administration, or related field.
• Minnesota State Firefighter Certifications:
  • Plans Examiner I (NFPA 1031)
  • Fire Instructor II (NFPA 1041)
  • Fire Officer I (NFPA 1021)
• 1 year of documented experience conducting plan review.
• Experience in testing and inspecting fire protection systems (fire alarm, fire sprinkler, other agents),complaint inspections, business inspections, and property maintenance code enforcement.
• Coursework or experience in fire protection system design/installation.
• Code enforcement experience in the public sector, or municipal planning/inspections.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is conducted both indoors and outdoors. Employees are subject to both indoor work, where there may be protection from weather conditions, and outdoor work, with no protection from the weather. The employee may work in extremely cold or extremely high temperatures. Either will cause marked bodily discomfort or reactions. The employee will encounter wet conditions and high humidity to cause bodily discomfort. Frequently encounter noise and/or vibration exceeding 80 decibels (constant or intermittent) to cause marked distraction. The employee will work in visibility-limited environments, exposed to extreme heat, and will encounter a variety of physical hazards, damaged structures, moving mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and work in high places and in confined spaces.

• Regularly read and interpret documents and other written material.
• Regularly communicate and exchange information with others in person, over the telephone, portable radio, and using written communication methods.
• Frequently remain in a stationary position and regularly move within the building to attend meetings and access files and office machinery.
• Frequently ascend/descend ladders/stairs.
• Frequently traverse around the community, accident sites, fires, or other emergency site locations.
• Regularly perform firefighting operations while wearing protective gear (weighing approximately 25 pounds) and Self-Contained Breathing apparatus (weighing approximately 35 pounds).
• Regularly operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer, and telephone, as well as equipment/tools consistently found in firefighting services.
• Occasionally move or transport items weighing up to 100pounds, with or without assistance.

EEO Statement

The City of Golden Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.