Fire Prevention Inspector I: Safeguard Public Safety

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 34 000 - 51 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Training and career development

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Telecommuting / flexible schedules

Resumo da oferta

Commonwealth of Kentucky hires a Deputy State Fire Marshal I to protect communities by inspecting public buildings for fire and life safety, investigating code issues, and guiding owners to compliance. Location varies across the Western Region, with some travel and overtime eligibility.

The role involves enforcing 2012 NFPA Fire Prevention Code and Life Safety Code during inspections, maintaining records, and coordinating follow-ups as needed.

Qualificações

• Must have two years of experience in mechanical trades installation or inspection; or two years in skilled building trades; OR one year as a fire prevention inspector in a fire department; OR one year as an inspector with the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction; OR one year of experience performing fire/life safety inspections with a private industry or other government agency; OR must have three years as a Fire Chief or a similar administrative position in a fire department.

Responsabilidades

• Performs inspections of public buildings to minimize fire loss in accordance with KRS Chapter 227 and 815 KAR 10:060 (Kentucky Standards of Safety).
• Maintains an accurate record of inspections at facilities including any deficiencies noted during an inspection.
• Conducts follow up inspections to ensure that appropriate corrections have been made.
• Investigates code related complaints from the public on facilities and determines if the complaint is valid. If valid, writes up the appropriate deficiency and sends it to the building owner.
• Conducts a follow-up inspection to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Assists local jurisdictions and fire departments by answering code related questions, assisting in inspections, and performing fire prevention campaigns.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Organization

Formação académica

High school graduation

Associate degree substitution for experience

Fire science/architecture/engineering related degree substitution

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Commonwealth of Kentucky hires a Deputy State Fire Marshal I to protect communities by inspecting public buildings for fire and life safety, investigating code issues, and guiding owners to compliance. Location varies across the Western Region, with some travel and overtime eligibility.

The role involves enforcing 2012 NFPA Fire Prevention Code and Life Safety Code during inspections, maintaining records, and coordinating follow-ups as needed.