JOB Graduation from high school, supplemented by course work in fire prevention, plus five (5) years of experience in fire/structural reviews or related work required. Special training in fire safety preferred. Associates Degree in Fire Science, Fire Prevention or Building Construction preferred. Must possess a valid Florida’s Driver’s License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSRequired License:
Must possess and maintain a Certificate of Compliance as a Fire Safety Inspector from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Code 2: Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident by incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Receives and reviews plans and/or blueprints for building construction, modification or repair projects in the City, interpreting plans and advising permit applicants to ensure adherence to local, regional, state and national fire codes, as applicable; determines applicable fees; contacts permit applicants to resolve discrepancies in plans.
Conducts technical review of new building construction or building modification for conformance with applicable city and state fire codes; giving final approval to work that meets applicable codes.
Meets with architects, engineers, contractors, property owners, etc., prior to construction to advise of code provisions and restrictions, and of necessary steps to achieve compliance.
Receives walk-in, email, or telephone inquiries concerning fire reviews and inspections on new construction and/or permit procedures, and provides information based on detailed knowledge of such processes; may refer inquiries to other personnel, as appropriate.
Reviews and studies fire code regulations to stay informed of changes in fire codes and ordinances; completes necessary classes to maintain required Certificate of Compliance as a Fire Safety Inspector from the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards.
Perform fire inspections for construction of permitted systems as needed.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Work may involve responding to artificial or natural disasters to assist in recovery efforts.
Performs other related work as required.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.
