Fire Inspector - II

Fire Inspector I
- Under direct supervision, the Fire Inspector I performs duties that would be assigned to a Basic Fire Inspector, Fire Safety Education Officer, or Fire Investigator. The Fire Inspector I is responsible for assisting the Fire Marshal in the day-to-day operation of the Fire Marshal’s office.

Fire Inspector II
- Under general supervision, the Fire Inspector II performs duties that would be assigned to an Intermediate Fire Inspector, Fire/Arson Investigator, Fire Safety Education Officer, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Protection Engineer, and/or Plan Review Specialist. The Fire Inspector II is responsible for assisting the Fire Marshal in the day-to-day operation of the Fire Marshal’s office.

5-Year Step Plan, Salary Range $64,001 - $81,677 - High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of related experience is required. An associate’s degree in Fire Protection Technology, Criminal Justice, or a related field of study, or a minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Must live within a 30-mile radius of the Euless City Limits or be willing to relocate within the 30-mile radius within one year of hire date.

5-Year Step Plan, Salary Range $80,527 - $101,652 - High school diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience in a fire safety or law enforcement-related field is required. An associate’s degree in Fire Protection Technology, Criminal Justice, or a related field of study, or a minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Must possess Basic Firefighter, Basic Fire Inspector, and Basic Fire Investigator certifications issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Personnel appointed to this position after November 1, 2013, must have an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification or greater. Must possess a Basic Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) within two years of accepting the inspector II position.

Must possess Fire and Life Safety Educator I within one year of accepting the Inspector II position. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record. Must maintain all certifications as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Texas Department of Health, TCOLE, and Fire Department policy.

Must live within a 30-mile radius of the Euless City Limits or be willing to relocate within the 30-mile radius within one year of the hire date.

Plans and initiates inspection activities of public buildings and commercial businesses to detect fire and life safety hazards, enforces local codes and federal and state laws, investigates complaints related to the fire code and city ordinances, and documents results and actions taken.

Initiates inspections related to fire lanes, blocked fire hydrants or fire department connections, issues citations, makes court appearances if required, and is responsible for verifying and updating occupancy data during the inspection process.

Maintains records and inspection reports of all job-related activities, prepares status reports of such activity, and conducts local licensing accreditation inspections as required.

Conducts field inspections of reviewed building and engineering plans for fire code compliance.

Conducts investigations of fire-related incidents, assists fire investigators as needed…