Fire Inspector I​/II

At any level.

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part time vacancy at either the Fire Inspector I or II level; however, this recruitment will also be used to create a list to fill possible future vacancies at any level.

Salary: $61,055.70 - $88,572.85

A Fire Inspector I independently performs fire inspections of occupancies, of which a majority are considered low‑to‑medium hazard occupancies, including small‑to‑medium sized public assemblies with an occupant load of 50‑299, large mercantile without significant hazardous materials, and educational facilities; fire inspections of some high‑hazard occupancies with some guidance or assistance, which include institutional facilities such as care facilities; large public assemblies with occupant loads of 300 or more;

and high‑rises. A Fire Inspector I performs technical inspections of buildings, facilities, grounds, and processes to determine conformance with City codes and regulations; delivers safety programs on topics such as fire safety, housekeeping, sprinkler systems, and smoke detectors; and researches, analyzes, and reports on topics related to prevention programs. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required.

In addition to conducting fire safety inspections and follow‑ups, some Fire Inspector I positions are trained and assigned to conduct origin and cause investigations and respond to fire scenes as requested both during their regular workweek and on a stand‑by/call‑out basis, with the origin and cause responses taking priority over their inspection duties.

Salary: $67,291.74 - $97,620.22

A Fire Inspector II independently performs fire inspections of occupancies, of which a majority are medium and high‑hazard risk occupancies per National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1730, Standard on Organization and Deployment of Fire Prevention Inspection and Code Enforcement, Plan Review, Investigation, and Public Education Operations. Medium and high‑hazard risk occupancy buildings include institutional facilities such as hospitals, jails, and care facilities;

public assemblies with occupant loads under 300; factories without special processes; aircraft storage and repair facilities; and large mercantile and business office occupancies (some of which may be in excess of 50,000 square feet). A Fire Inspector II performs technical inspections of buildings, facilities, event grounds, and processes to determine conformance with City codes and regulations; delivers safety programs on topics such as fire safety, housekeeping, sprinkler systems, and smoke detectors;

and researches, analyzes, and reports on topics related to prevention programs. This class is also responsible for performing related duties as required.

In addition to conducting fire safety inspections and follow‑ups, some Fire Inspector II positions are trained and assigned to conduct origin and cause investigations and respond to fire scenes as requested both during their regular workweek and on a stand‑by/call‑out basis, with the origin and cause responses taking priority over their inspection duties.

The Fire Inspector II class is distinguished from the Fire Inspector I by inspections requiring the application of greater specialized knowledge of the fire and building code as it pertains to higher hazard occupancies, and storage of hazardous materials. Incumbents may advise the Division Chief assigned as Fire Marshal and the Assistant Fire Marshals on technical code or hazardous storage matters, and assists the Fire Inspector Trainee and Fire Inspector I as needed.

The work of the Fire Inspector II class is highly independent and requires that employees prioritize their own work, utilize…