Fire Prevention Trainee

City of Arlington; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington Fire Department seeks a Fire Inspector/Investigator to perform routine inspections of buildings and fire protection systems, determine origin and cause of fires, investigate, write reports, and present cases when needed.

The role requires knowledge of fire codes, ability to conduct occupancies, acceptance testing, and on-call availability; candidates must have a high school diploma and a Texas driver's license, with certification within a year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and local fire/building codes.
• Hydraulic calculations knowledge for fire protection systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and apply fire prevention policies.
• Strong physical fitness and ability to work outdoors/indoors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of new and existing buildings and fire protection systems.
• Determine fire origin and cause; prepare reports and present cases in court when needed.
• Assist in testing of fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.

Skills

Fire code knowledge

Hydraulic calculations

MS Office proficiency

Policy interpretation

Physical fitness

Operate motor vehicle

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Department:

Fire

Job Details:

SALARY
$21.82

Under general supervision, performs routine inspections of new and existing buildings and fire protection systems to ensure that local ordinances and State laws pertaining to fire and life safety are maintained. Able to determine fire origin and cause as a Fire investigator and compile investigation results and prepare accurate, detailed reports when necessary, obtain warrants, and present cases in courts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to conduct certificate of occupancy and fire prevention inspections to ensure compliance with fire and life safety, and other codes.
• Ability to assist in conducting acceptance testing on fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, other fire protection systems and features.
• Ability to respond and assist fire companies on complaints or inspections.
• Ability to communicate with property owner or manager regarding hazards or code violations and make recommendation for resolution.
• Ability to conduct follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made. Issue citations as necessary to enforce the fire code when other efforts to gain compliance have failed.
• Ability to conduct residential inspections to include foster home, assisted living, mental health mental retardation, and courtesy home inspections.
• Ability to teach and assist with various public education venues.
• Examine sites of fires to determine their origin and cause by utilizing knowledge and experience in firefighting and fire investigation techniques and equipment

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to be on-call for after-hours inspection for a week at a time.
• Ability to compile log and prepare daily reports of work performed for departmental use.
• Ability to perform related duties such as researching specific Fire Code interpretation applications, participating in public speaking engagements on fire prevention subjects and testifying in court cases concerning code violations as necessary.
• Ability to perform data entry of inspection violations into current inspections software program.
• Ability to attend both local and out of state training programs for days/weeks at a time as needed.
• Ability to prepare and provide court room testimony

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of state and local laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to fire and building codes.
• Knowledge of the concepts and symbols used in mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages and decimals, including hydraulic calculations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Skill in reading and interpreting fire prevention policies and procedures and relating them to physical applications.
• Skill in understanding and applying basic mechanical concepts.
• Ability to organize daily work schedule and work alone.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to seeing, sorting, carrying, calculating, writing and climbing to and from extreme heights.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, subject to fume/odor, dust/mites, chemical, mechanical and electrical hazards.

Qualifying Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License, Class C.
• Obtain Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Fire Inspector Certification within one (1) year of employment.

Employment Screenings Required

• Criminal Background Check
• CJIS Fingerprint Background Check
• Drug & Alcohol Testing
• Health Performance Evaluation/Physical Examination
• Motor Vehicle Record

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.