Fire Inspector (Part Time)
FIRE PREVENTION
The purpose of this position is to perform skilled technical and inspection work in the areas of fire or other hazard investigation, fire prevention, and safety. The position is responsible for ensuring fire and safety compliance through review of plans, inspection of new and existing structures, consultation with the public, and related work. The position is responsible for Fire and Life Safety inspections, permit related inspections and all related follow-ups. The position works within broad policy and organizational guidelines, independently plans and implements projects, reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.
- Interprets fire and building codes in response to inquiries from architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public.
- Conducts fire and safety inspections of new and existing buildings and structures.
- Conducts investigations of serious hazardous situations including fires, environmental crimes, explosive devices, etc. to determine causes and identify any criminality; may take part in criminal investigations or court actions.
- Reviews/approves a variety of plans for construction, such as blueprints, or plans for installation of fire related systems or systems for hazardous materials or operations.
- Conducts inspections of complaints of non-compliance, violations, or other complaints.
- Conducts fire prevention program through inspection, advising the public, and presentations or drills.
- Attends staff or technical meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.
- Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.