Fire Prevention Inspector - Civilian

Shenandoahcountyva

Woodstock (VA)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 57,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

health and dental insurance

vacation and sick leave

holidays

Job summary

Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue is seeking two Fire Prevention Inspectors to join their team. You will conduct fire prevention inspections and deliver safety education for Shenandoah Combined Fire & Rescue, ensuring compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Fire Prevention Code.

Work is under the Deputy Fire Chief / Fire Marshal. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in fire inspection; NFPA 1031

Qualifications

Requires high school diploma or equivalent; experience in fire inspection preferred.
Must obtain Fire Inspector I NFPA 1031 within 180 days of hire.
Must obtain Fire & Safety Education NFPA 1035 within 9 months of hire.
Valid Virginia driver’s license upon hire or within 30 days for out-of-state candidates.

Responsibilities

Perform occupancy and use inspections and identify code violations.
Develop and present fire safety programs and evacuation plans.
Review building plans for code compliance.
Respond to inquiries from the public and contractors.
Perform testing of fire prevention systems/sprinklers and maintain records.

Skills

Building codes

Fire codes

Inspection skills

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire Inspector I NFPA 1031 (within 180 days)

Fire & Safety Education NFPA 1035 (within 9 months)

Virginia driver’s license (upon hire)

Tools

None

Job description

Employment Opportunities

It is the policy of Shenandoah County to base personnel administration on merit principles, including equitable compensationbased on job classification; evaluation, selection, and promotion based on ability, knowledge, skills, and performance; and fairand equal treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel management without regard to their race, creed,color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender, veteran or militarystatus, marital status or any other status or class protected by federal or local laws. The County provides reasonableaccommodations to applicants during the application process and will ensure equal access to available positions. Pleasecontact Human Resources at 540-459-4712 or 540-459-6160 to request a reasonable accommodation to apply.
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Shenandoah County is inviting applications to fill two openings for the position of

within Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue

Overview:

Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue seeks two Fire Prevention Inspectors to join their team. This position conducts fire prevention inspections and fire safety education for Shenandoah Combined Fire & Rescue. Ensures buildings are in compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief / Fire Marshal.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs occupancy and use inspections. Inspects fire prevention systems and evacuation plans. Issues notices of code violations as well as summonses and citations. Investigates complaints by visiting field sites. Operates motor vehicles.
Develops and presents fire safety/prevention programs to educate the public. Assists in developing evacuation plans and conducts fire drills. Reviews and proposes changes to safety standards and codes.
Reviews building plans for code compliance.
Responds to inquiries from the public, outside agencies, and contractors.
Performs acceptance testing of fire prevention systems/sprinklers.
Performs administrative duties such as compiling reports and maintaining records; giving presentations and developing programs related to fire prevention and safety.
Issues notices of code violations, citations, and summonses.
Reviews plans and performs on-site inspections of fire protection systems.
Attends seminars and meetings related to fire prevention/safety and to keep up to date on codes and ordinances. Trains Firefighters and company officers using the knowledge attained.

Education and Experience:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with fire inspection prevention is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

Fire Inspector I NFPA 1031 must be obtained within 180 days of hire
Fire & Safety Education NFPA 1035 must be obtained within 9 months of hire
A valid Virginia driver’s license upon hire or a valid Virginia driver’s license within 30 days of hire for out-of-state candidates who are required to transfer their license to Virginia (Note: Must be without restrictions or revocations which prohibit the operation of a department vehicle)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge of Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
Knowledge of Virginia Uniform Statewide Fire Prevention Code
Knowledge of Shenandoah County Fire Prevention/Safety codes
Knowledge of fire prevention systems (e.g. fire sprinklers and extinguishers)
Knowledge of building evacuation principles
Knowledge of characteristics of hazardous materials
Knowledge of behavior and characteristics of fire
Knowledge of acceptance testing fire prevention systems
Skill in inspecting for fire prevention
Skill in presenting
Ability to safely operating a motor vehicle
Ability to maintain records
Ability to review building plans
Ability to train others
Ability to conduct research
Ability to interact and work with different groups of people
Ability to learn new codes and fire prevention policies
Ability to communicate with the public regarding citations and code violations
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance at work

The starting pay for this FLSA non-exempt position is $49,477.89 - $56,899.58 annually, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening and background check.

The County offers an excellent benefits package, including the Virginia Retirement System, health and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave, and holidays.