Fire Inspector (Internal Applicants Only)

This position is responsible for conducting fire code enforcement and prevention activities. Work involves reviewing building and development plans, code enforcement, conducting interviews; and assisting in coordinating familiarizations and pre-fire plans. The incumbent performs fire and emergency medical activities as required. Additionally, also provides administrative support in planning, writing and administering codes and ordinances, departmental policies and procedures and homeland security initiatives. Employees in this class are responsible for the effective and efficient utilization of equipment and associated administrative work. Major Duties Inspects new and existing buildings and developments for code compliance; issues citations as required; meets with property owners to discuss code violations and strategies to address violations; Reviews building plans for adherence to fire safety codes; assist in the coordination and communication with architects, engineers and other industry professionals; Actively participates in planning the Prevention Section's operations; Assists in the review of plats and development plans for adherence to fire safety codes, fire cause investigations, major fires and all fire-related deaths, and conducts investigations of suspicious fires; Responds to fire scenes and takes active role in incident command; makes determination as to the safety of the fire prior to conducting fire investigations; documents fire scene; prepares investigative reports; Photographs fire damage and evidence of fire causes; processes and stores evidence in compliance with departmental policies and procedures; Performs hazardous materials inspections as necessary; Participates in and implements community service programs; plans, organizes, assigns, monitors and evaluates community outreach programs; Plans, organizes and implements community fire education program utilizing fire investigation data and statistics as a curriculum and program reference; also assists in fire safety education as necessary; make related presentations to civic and community groups; attends meetings, seminars and training sessions as required; Evaluates the need for and recommends the purchase of equipment and operating supplies in conjunction with budget preparation; Assist with and provides recommendations of plans; prepares and maintains related records and reports; prepares and reviews inspection reports; Participates in the development of City of East Point ordinances related to fire safety, operations, prevention and departmental policies and procedures; Enforces all city, state, and federal fire codes, ordinances and regulations; Coordinates communications with others in the department and the City; Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field; must possess valid State of Georgia Class A driver's license; six (6) to eight (8) years as Certified State of Georgia firefighter; certification as Fire Inspector I and Fire and Life Safety Educator according to NFPA 1033 and 1035; certification as State of Georgia Peace Officer; equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge Required by the Position Knowledge of City of East Point Fire Codes and related ordinances; Knowledge of modern fire inspection principals, practices and methods; Knowledge of fire investigation practices; Knowledge of fire protection systems; Knowledge of hazardous materials, water supply systems, fire loads, fire cause determination and fire safety education; Knowledge of building construction; Knowledge of the street system and physical layout of the city; Knowledge of emergency care methods, techniques and equipment; Skill in reading building plans and specifications; Ability to read blueprints and plats; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees, architects, construction workers, builders and the public; Ability to apply judgment in making decisions on code compliance; Ability to express ideas clearly orally and in writing; Ability to apply and enforce codes and ordinances; Ability to perform prolonged work under adverse conditions. Supervisory Controls: Work is assigned by the Technical Services Officer in terms of fire prevention goals and objectives. Guidelines: Guidelines include local, state and federal fire safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards. Complexity: Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Work requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of guidelines, policies, standards and precedents. Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to conduct fire inspections and investigations to prevent and determine the cause of fires. Personal Contacts : Contacts are typically with co-workers, builders, architects, contractors, other emergency personnel and the general public. Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems and provide services. Physical Demands: Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds. Work Environment: Work may be performed in an office environment or in the field. Most Firefighter work is performed in various indoor settings including living quarters and office areas. Hazardous tasks performed under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps such as limited visibility, exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals or gases, extremes in temperature, cramped surroundings and contact with death, emotional stress, trauma, contagious disease and terminal illnesses. Firefighters are also exposed to extreme heat, contaminated environments, emotionally upset people, noise, physical hazards from traffic, fire and falling objects and atmospheric conditions such as smoke, fumes, odors and gases. May be required to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, respirator, rubber or plastic gloves and rubber boots. Supervisory and Management Responsibility: None N/A