Fire Inspector Corinth Corinth, TX

Fire Inspector

City of Corinth, Corinth, TX.

Pay: $29.89 min to $35.86 mid per hour

Under general supervision of the Fire Marshal, inspects commercial and residential buildings for compliance with fire, life, and safety codes including the IFC, NFPA and local amendments.

• Prepares for and conducts annual inspections of existing commercial and multi-family residential properties for code violations and hazardous materials violations.
• Prepares for and conducts inspections of new construction and renovations of commercial and residential properties for compliance with International Fire Code, NFPA and local amendments.
• Communicates findings with building occupants, determines a plan of corrective action, and conducts follow-up inspections; conducts research to identify applicable codes or standards.
• Ensures buildings are equipped and compliant with the proper fire control equipment, including fire extinguishers.
• Investigates complaints related to immediate life safety hazards; completes all reports related to complaints and findings; communicates findings with building occupants, determines a plan of corrective action, and conducts follow-up inspections; conducts research to determine history of similar violations by occupant; issues notice of orders and citations and provides court testimony as necessary.
• Inspects and tests fire and life safety protection systems including fire alarm, fire sprinkler, hood suppression and underground fire lines.
• Maintains communications with developers and builders on construction and inspection projects; analyzes practices, identifies problems, and recommends improvements; maintains and updates inspection records, project documentation and department files.
• Reviews and evaluates routine and detailed building plans, site plans, and fire protection system plans in terms of fire code and building code life safety criteria.
• Refers serious problems and disagreements in compliance issues to the Fire Marshal.
• Keeps abreast of current fire safety codes and firefighting procedures.
• Conducts business license and building permit inspections and re‑inspections.
• Follows up with facilities placed on Fire Watch; informs line personnel and dispatch when a system is repaired.
• Maintains and updates files and records related to inspection and enforcement activities.
• Responds outside of normally scheduled work hours in response to special events, natural disasters, emergencies, or critical incidents as determined by the City.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the City by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Cooperates with co‑workers professionally to accomplish work effectively.
• Has regular, predictable attendance; attendance is a factor in continued employment with the city.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent;
• AND two years' fire inspector experience with basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building construction;
• OR any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• TCFP certification as a Basic Fire Inspector required. Intermediate or Advanced Inspector preferred.
• Plans Examiner Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• TCFP Basic Firefighter certification.
• EMT-B or Paramedic preferred.
• TCFP Basic Fire Investigator required.
• TCOLE basic Peace Officer will be considered.

• City and Fire Department policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of the construction industry and building trades.
• Methods and techniques of inspecting a variety of buildings and evaluating technical compliance.
• Knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention practices, and techniques.
• Applicable Federal and state laws, statutes, and standards, including Uniform Building and Fire Codes, and related City codes, ordinances,…