Fire Prevention Inspector; Class Code 2270

Position: FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR (CLASS CODE 2270)
Location: New Orleans

technical inspection and law enforcement work to ensure compliance with city fire prevention regulations and ordinances and related fire department policies; investigative work to determine the origins and causes of fires as well as departmental investigations as directed by the superintendent; public relations work in encouraging the use of fire prevention methods; and related work as required.(promotional)

current probationary status as a fire prevention inspector, recruit and six (6) months of experience in that classification.

(entrance)

high school diploma or g.e.d. Equivalency diploma.*

five (5) years of experience in either of the following fields: fire prevention, firefighting (work must have required a firefighter certification accredited by international fire service accreditation congress or national board on fire service professional qualifications), or law enforcement (work must have required peace officers standards and training council certification).

certification as a fire inspector i by the international code council (icc),or by the national fire protection association (nfpa) or certification accredited by the international fire service accreditation congress or the national board on fire service professional qualifications.*

peace officer standard training (post) certification from a louisiana state approved academy.*

a background check will be conducted on those candidates being considered for hire. Convictions for felonies or numerous misdemeanors may be disqualifying.


* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%.all related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes;

however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

this is an original entrance and promotional examination.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board):

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076).
** additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

background check:the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications:applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

delay in the mail: the department of city civil service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the department of city civil service in writing of any address changes the minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor,…