Fire Inspector

Under general supervision of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Inspector examines industrial, wildland, wildland-urban interface, commercial, institutional, educational, residential properties and places of public assemblage to determine compliance with appropriate fire prevention codes, regulations and standards; examines plans for fire code compliance; enforces Tribal codes and ordinances related to life safety, housing, health and sanitation, public nuisance and weed abatement;

conducts training sessions in fire prevention for employees, officials and the public; implements and conducts fire prevention training for suppression personnel and others as directed; acts as a technical resource person to staff and the public; supervises and trains fire prevention personnel; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service and Public Engagement

• Deliver prompt, courteous service to Tribal members, team members, and the public.
• Conduct public presentations and fire safety education for various community groups.
• Perform safety briefings for employees, contractors, and citizens.

Code Enforcement and Compliance

• Enforce fire and life safety codes; issue violations abatement orders, and stop-work notices.
• Ensure compliance with Tribal ordinances and applicable laws; reexamine occupancies for progress.
• Coordinate with Tribal departments and appear in court as needed.
• Review site and building plans for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor progress toward code adherence and reexamine occupancies.

Inspections and Hazard Mitigation

• Conduct fire and life safety surveys across various property types.
• Perform field inspections of buildings and facilities to assess fire detection/suppression systems and code compliance.
• Advise on fire escape planning and built-in protection systems.
• Respond to complaints and investigate safety concerns.
• Conduct wildland inspections and advise on urban interface fire prevention strategies.
• Promote safety in wildland-urban interface zones.

Emergency Response and Event Safety

• Serve as Fire Safety Officer at events; monitor for irregularities and plan escape routes.
• Respond to fires and emergencies as directed.

Reporting, Documentation and Coordination

• Prepare reports, correspondence, and studies on fire and life safety.
• Communicate with city, county, and state fire officials; coordinate with other departments and agencies.
• Lead field operations and occupancy surveys for fire prevention.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of 20 semester units of college-level courses in Fire Science, Emergency Management or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of journey-level experience within the last four (4) years performing fire and life safety inspections of industrial, commercial, institutional, hospital, educational, residential and public assembly facilities; OR one (1) year experience at or equivalent to the level of Fire Prevention Officer in a City, State, Federal, Tribal or local government required.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Conduct fire safety inspections, surveys and public education initiatives.
• Enforce fire prevention codes and ordinances (municipal, state, federal and Tribal).
• Review building plans and construction compliance with CBC, CFC, NFPA and other standards.
• Asses water supply systems for fire protection adequacy.
• Monitor and advise on hazardous materials storage and handling.
• Maintain fire alarm systems and oversee fire drill procedures.
• Utilize modern office systems and software for documentation and reporting.
• Support community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) development, including the San Manuel CWPP.
• Deliver public presentations and engage in community outreach.

Ability to:

• Conduct inspections and identify fire/life safety hazards.
• Analyze facilities and recommend effective fire and life safety measures.
• Determine life safety deficiencies and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Research and apply laws, ordinances and regulations to situations of potential fire and life hazards.
• Plan…