Fire Inspector

Salary/Step Placement: The salary range listed for this position reflects the full range of the applicable salary step schedule. The starting salary and step placement for the selected candidate will be determined based on verification of the candidate's current salary step, relevant experience, education, certifications, qualifications, and other applicable factors. Placement within the salary range is not guaranteed and may vary based on the selected candidate's verified qualifications.

Purpose of this position is to protect life and property through skilled fire/life safety inspection, code enforcement, fire prevention, and related public safety activities. This class works under general supervision and exercises independent judgment in conducting inspections, documenting violations, interpreting applicable fire/life safety requirements, and working with property owners and the public. Employees assigned to this class must utilize special skills and training to enforce all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and may be required to respond to emergencies and perform tasks as needed.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Conducts fire/life safety inspections of properties on a yearly basis to identify fire hazards and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal fire regulations.
• Inspects and tests fire/life safety and suppression systems and takes appropriate action when hazardous conditions present an immediate danger to life.
• Documents inspection findings; reviews findings with property owners and supervisors; and prepares notices of violation and related enforcement documentation.
• Appears before the City Code Enforcement Board, Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, and courts of law as required to support enforcement of fire regulations.
• Reviews construction drawings and specifications to identify and correct fire/life safety concerns.
• Assists with investigations involving the origin, cause, and circumstances of fires.
• Responds to and resolves fire/life safety complaints from the public.
• Performs standby fire watches at places of public assembly and special events to ensure fire/life safety systems are operational and applicable requirements are followed.
• Participates in required training to maintain state and local fire inspector certifications and current knowledge of fire prevention practices.
• Provides fire safety and injury-prevention education to groups and individuals as assigned.
• May respond to emergencies, assist in rescues, and provide basic life support emergency care when appropriately certified and assigned.
• Investigate fire scenes in order to determine cause and origin, prepare and submit detailed records, and reports demonstrating results, take photographs of evidence.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current State of Florida Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance, or Certificate of Training.
• Current State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.
• Valid State of Florida driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess or ability to obtain Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals certification as a Fire Inspector as a condition of successfully completing the probationary period.
• Must maintain all required licenses and certifications as a condition of employment.
• Current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

• Current State of Florida Paramedic certification preferred.
• Fire plans examiner certified through Broward County Board of Rules and Appeal.
• Additional fire prevention, plans review, public education, or fire investigation training and experience preferred.
• Three (3) years experience performing fire/life safety inspections, fire prevention, code enforcement, fire investigation, plans review, or closely related work

• Knowledge of applicable fire prevention, fire/life safety, and code enforcement principles, practices, regulations, and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of fire protection and life safety systems, including alarms, suppression systems, emergency lighting, fire pumps, and related…