Fire Inspector; Fire Certified

Position Summary

This is a responsible, technical, and clerical position that focuses on the areas of fire inspection, investigation, and public education activities. These responsibilities are carried out in accordance with NFPA codes regarding building inspection and Florida State Fire Marshal investigation practices. Work by personnel in this class is performed and reviewed under the general direction of the Division Chief of Fire Prevention and Life Safety.

The Inspector will assist in planning, developing, and administering a Fire Prevention and Life Safety Program for the Walton Sheriff’s Office Division of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. The Inspector will oversee various functions of Fire Prevention and Life Safety activities. This position will perform work related to fire code, fire inspections, hydrant maintenance and testing, plans review of new projects, and pre-fire plans within the County, public information, and public education.

The Inspector’s work is performed under the general supervision of the Division Chief of Fire Prevention and Life Safety and is reviewed through reports, observation and results obtained.

Work involves an element of personal danger and members must be able to exercise independent discretion in the absence of a superior command officer. Incumbents perform essential functions as outlined herein according to location and functional assignment area(s). Performs related work as directed.

• Experience – Two (2) years of experience in an organized fire department
• Certifications:
  • Florida Firefighter II certification
  • Florida Fire Service Inspector certification
  • Florida Fire Officer I certification
  • Florida Fire Instructor I certification
• Valid Driver License
• Tasks include a criticality component in responding to fire, medical, emergency scenes or other critical incidents, whereby incumbents are required to maintain physical abilities. Must be able to pass the PAT test.

This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, skills, and physical abilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• Regular and prompt job attendance.
• Assists the Division Chief in his/her duties and may perform in the capacity of the Division Chief in their absence.
• Ability to perform fire inspections on county businesses and evaluate them for code violations and hazards.
• Ability to understand, interpret, discuss, and provide direction on NFPA Fire Code 1, NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code, Florida Building Code, County ordinances and policy and procedures.
• Performs fire flow tests on fire hydrants upon request.
• Assists with “Knox Box” operations including opening and closing for addition of emergency contact information and entry keys.
• Testifies in court when required to do so.
• Makes recommendations and assists in training personnel assigned to the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Division.
• Attends various fire related training, classes, and conferences.
• Performs plans reviews and public records requests as required.
• Conducts training programs, exercises, and school fire drills.
• Makes recommendations to the Division Chief of Fire Prevention’s office as to desired fire safety programming and materials needs.
• Works with other members of the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Division to deliver fire safety programming to the community.
• Other duties assigned by the Division Chief of Fire Prevention and Life Safety.
• Continually evaluates programs, policies, and goals.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of code enforcement and ability to apply corrective actions for the violations noted during inspection.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of modern firefighting apparatus and equipment including aerial and pumping apparatus.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public.
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the general public under all circumstances.
• Ability to apply fire safety codes and ordinances, and to enforce all…