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Department: Fire Marshal’s Office
Job Grades: Step Plan
Job Title: Fire Inspector
Hourly Pay Rate: $45.20 - $46.00
Location: Fire Marshal’s Office (Conroe, TX)
Civil Service: Yes
Shift Hours: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm), Some after hours as needed
Education, Experience and Skill Requirements
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED, college degree preferred
- Candidate must be certifiable at a minimum as a Basic Peace Officer with TCOLE
- Must be certified by the TCFP as a Basic Fire Inspector
- TCFP Structural Firefighter Certification preferred
- TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician Certification preferred
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and a clean driving record
- Candidate shall maintain and keep current all required certifications as required by the respective State certification agencies
- Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, quality of detailed work and timeliness to meet deadlines as required
- Excellent reading, comprehension and writing skills with effective oral and written communication skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office professional software and knowledge of databases used within fire service and law enforcement
- Bilingual communication skills highly desired (English/Spanish)
- Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills
- Must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy dragging or lifting
- Must be physically able to walk, stoop, bend and crawl while sometimes wearing SCBA and or other protective clothing
- Ability to work for long periods of time with little or no direct supervision
- Meet objectives with self-motivation and creative skills
- Think independently and work well in a fast paced environment
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with others and be an effective team member
- Handle sudden changing work conditions and assignments
- Working knowledge of government, association and industry sources for effective programs
- Have a working knowledge and experience of emergency service delivery, preferably with volunteer or combination agencies
- Ability to be able to travel out of town (10% of the times) with occasional overnight stays
Primary Job Duties
- Inspect commercial, industrial, education and multi-family residential buildings for compliance with local, state and national regulations by inspecting and testing for proper installation and operation of fire protection systems.
- Review regulations, codes and ordinances for legislative changes and attending current training classes and seminars
- Conducting on-site inspections as well as plans reviews to include meeting builders and architects.
- Perform periodic and follow-up inspections of new and existing buildings, structures and installations requiring fire clearances, fire protection systems and fire alarms.
- May include conducting fire code inspections and seeking abatement of fire and life safety hazards in unincorporated Montgomery County.
- The inspector will also provide expert testimony during courtroom presentations for criminal and civil proceedings.
- This position is subject to 24 hour call out, and continuous duty assignment during times of natural disaster, hazards or civil unrest
- Respond to request, complaints and or in support of other government agencies.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Fire Marshal’s management
After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.
Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
