FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR (CLASS CODE 2270)

NOPD; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Prevention Inspector to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations in New Orleans. This role involves conducting inspections, investigating fire origins, and promoting fire prevention methods within the community. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fire prevention or law enforcement, along with necessary certifications. Join a team committed to public safety and make a significant impact in the community by ensuring the highest standards of fire prevention are upheld. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of the city.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in fire prevention, firefighting, or law enforcement.
• Certification as Fire Inspector I and Peace Officer Standard Training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical inspections to ensure compliance with fire prevention regulations.
• Investigate the origins and causes of fires and conduct departmental investigations.

Skills

Fire Prevention

Firefighting

Law Enforcement

Public Relations

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Fire Inspector Certification

Peace Officer Standards Training Certification

Job description

FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR (CLASS CODE 2270)

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Kind of Work
Technical inspection and law enforcement work to ensure compliance with city fire prevention regulations and ordinances and related Fire Department policies; investigative work to determine the origins and causes of fires as well as departmental investigations as directed by the Superintendent; public relations work in encouraging the use of fire prevention methods; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency Diploma.
• Five (5) years of experience in either of the following fields: fire prevention, firefighting (work must have required a firefighter certification accredited by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications), or law enforcement (work must have required Peace Officers Standards and Training Council certification).
• Certification as a Fire Inspector I by the International Code Council (ICC), or by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or certification accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress or the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
• Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Certification from a Louisiana State approved academy.

A background check will be conducted on those candidates being considered for hire. Convictions for felonies or numerous misdemeanors may be disqualifying.

General Information
THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

APPLICATIONS
Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

WORKING TEST PERIOD
The working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING
The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.