Fire Inspector

TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Fire Inspector IABOUT THIS POSITION:

Expected Hiring Range: $71,491.

Work Location:

315 West Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Posting Closing Date: open until filled

An employee in this class performs regular fire inspections of commercial and retail establishments, schools, and residences as required under State lawsand Town ordinances. Considerable public contact requires that the employee exhibit tact and diplomacy in seeking compliance with fire laws, codes, rulesand regulations. The employee is subject to hazards associated with fire inspection, administrative, and firefighting work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold and hot weather, and exposure to various hazards such as high heat, chemicals,moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working in high places.

Employee is also exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens, may be required to wear a respirator and workin close quarters. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fire Marshal and is evaluated through observation,conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness ofwork performed.

This position reports to the Fire Marshal.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Conducts fire inspections of businesses, commercial buildings, schools, day care centers, nursing homes and places of public assembly for existing or potential fire hazards; enforces fire section of state building code and NFPA codes.
• Schedules and supervises annual fire inspections; conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that deficient conditions are corrected; prepares and submits reports of deficiencies; issues civil penalties for noncompliance when appropriate.
• Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders; researches manuals and code books for solutions and responses to violations; responds to complaints.
• Conducts fire prevention education programs, lectures and demonstrations upon request.
• Maintains accurate inspection records; enters inspection information in computer.
• Reviews construction plans for new buildings and performs code compliance inspections during the construction process as needed to assist the Town Fire Marshal.
• Performs the duties of a firefighter on major fire calls when directed to respond.
• Performs related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED, Lessthan 1 year of experience
Possess IFSAC/Pro-Board or approved certifications of completion for or have reciprocity documentation for:
Firefighter II
Hazardous Materials Operations
NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800
Fire Inspector I
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license

Known as "The Peak of Good Living",the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place toLive in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission tocreate a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential.

We offer a generous benefit package and have ahighly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is anawesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

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