Fire Inspector #2005-303000-02

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This is full performance inspectional and enforcement work in providing fire safety and securing compliance with fire prevention regulations.  Work involves responsibility for improving standards of public safety and securing compliance with fire prevention laws, ordinances and accepted standards through the inspections of new and existing buildings. Work may involve preparation and presentation of fire safety education programs.  Instructions and directing are received from a superior who evaluates performance through consultation and observation of work results.  Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.  Work involves extensive public contact.

By inspecting new and existing commercial, industrial, public assembly, high rise, hospital, nursing home, day care, school, hotel and retail store buildings, employee will contribute to improving the standards for public safety and ensure compliance with fire prevention laws, ordinances, and accepted standards.  

Responsibilities will include verifying the proper maintenance of fire protection equipment, enforcing occupancy requirements, reporting violations, preparing written warning notices, making recommendations for eliminating hazards, referring code violations to other enforcement agencies, initiating legal action necessary to achieve code compliance, inspecting the storage and use of explosive or flammable material, issuing permits to store or handle hazardous material, and presenting fire safety programs.

• One to three years experience in fire code interpretation and enforcement
• Knowledge of state and local fire and building codes
• Ability to conduct accurate and effective inspections while interpreting codes and ordinances
• Ability to effectively communicate with citizens while conducting fire inspections
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment as well as independently

Qualified candidates will have  a High School diploma or GED and a minimum of three years of related experience or a two year degree in fire science technology or applied science with one or more years of experience in fire code interpretation and enforcement, knowledge of firefighting techniques and procedures, knowledge of building codes and inspection methods, the ability to conduct accurate and effective inspections, and the communications skills necessary to work with citizens in conducting fire and arson prevention, fire education, and inspection programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential job functions. 

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.