Deputy Fire Inspector - Special Events

Position Overview

The Special Events Fire Inspector position is a specialized assignment within the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office (HCFMO) Prevention Bureau responsible for identifying, evaluating, inspecting, and documenting special events occurring throughout Harris County. The Special Events Team consists of inspectors operating on staggered schedules to provide seven-day coverage and support events occurring during normal business hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Special events present unique and rapidly changing fire and life-safety challenges. Inspectors assigned to this team must possess a strong working knowledge of the adopted International Fire Codes (IFC), applicable NFPA standards, operational permitting requirements, means of egress, occupant loads, tents and temporary structures, cooking operations, fire protection systems, emergency access, crowd management, flammable and combustible liquids, generators, temporary electrical installations, and other hazards commonly associated with temporary events.

• Conduct Inspections
  • Perform field inspections of festivals, fairs, concerts, sporting events, community events, temporary gatherings, markets, carnivals, large assembly events, and other special events within HCFMO jurisdiction.
  • Ensure quality, accuracy, and timely completion of assigned tasks, complaints process, including program management in accordance with HCFMO policies and procedures.
  • Proactively identify special events occurring throughout Harris County that may require an HCFMO operational permit, inspection, or fire and life-safety evaluation. This position requires inspectors to actively seek out events and potential compliance issues rather than relying solely on assigned inspections or permit applications.
• Enforcement Compliance
  • Investigate complaints so that complaint information is recorded, the complaint process is initiated, and the complaint is resolved, or forwarded to a supervisor when required.
• Documentation and Reporting
  • Perform administrative functions in accordance with policies and procedures, to include completing, reviewing and maintaining records and reports; and developing summary data reports, as required.
• Training and Development
  • Participate in training programs to enhance skills and maintain and/or pursue certifications in specific areas, such as project management, quality assurance, or technical specialties.

• Perform as a member of an Incident Management Team during emergency or disaster situations.
• Maintain situational awareness of all HCFMO activities.
• Serve on committees, boards, or other teams as assigned by the Fire Marshal or designee.
• Perform assigned tasks safely, and document and report initial accidents, injuries, or health exposures in accordance with accepted safety practices and HCFMO policy.
• The duties listed above are not meant to limit the assignment of work, nor should they be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed, or as a list of all duties that may be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

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• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Verifiable one (1) year customer service experience.

• At the date of hire, possess a valid driver’s license, State of Texas Class
  
  C.

• Have a mastery-level knowledge of recognized standards, codes, and laws for fire inspections and identification of fire and life safety hazards, including LGC. 352.016.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety codes, regulations, and standards.
• Excellent observational and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computer applications and inspection tools.
• Knowledge in various areas relevant to the HCFMO
• Possess a valid driver's license, State of Texas Class C
• Knowledge of Incident Management, such as the…