Fire Inspector Part Time

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Under general supervision, performs fire prevention inspections of buildings and property, advises and instructs public in proper fire safety methods and practices; and while under direct supervision assists with the investigation of fires to determine cause and origin.

(Essential functions are those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

A. Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or writing.

B. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactory perform the essential functions of this position.

• Modern fire prevention practices and its applications.
• International Fire Code, its contents, intention, methods of organization and use, its relationship to fire inspection and safe fire prevention and NFPA companion codes.
• International Building Code, companion codes and related NFPA standards.
• Fire suppression and prevention techniques, practices, and methods.
• Fire protection systems, including sprinkler and alarm systems and fire hydrant location.
• Geography and street system of the district and location of major buildings.
• Emergency medical practices and CPR procedures.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment, programs, applications and uses.
• Prepare and write a variety of reports.

• Identify unsafe fire practices or conditions and develop corrective recommendations.
• Apply principles and techniques of modern fire prevention, suppression, investigation, and life safety.
• Learn modern fire prevention practices.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively enforce fire and life safety related laws and regulations.
• Identify test methods of fire equipment and systems for effective installation and operation to ensure compliance with local, state, and nationally recognized standards.
• Pass pre-employment drug and background screening.
• Achieve and maintain adequate level of physical fitness to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Pass post-job offer comprehensive medical examination.
• Ability to obtain Nevada State Fire Inspector Certification.

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Associates degree in Fire Science closely related field, preferred.

Any combination of experience equivalent to three years as a full-time inspector, including at least eighteen (18) months…