Fire Inspector

Summary Statement

Incumbents in this class are responsible for conducting fire and life safety code compliance inspections.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Ensures day care centers and group homes comply with local, state and federal fire and life safety codes.
• Explains code requirements and recommends corrective actions to gain compliance.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Knowledge of conducting inspections to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applying national and local building and fire codes.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.