Fire Prevention Inspector - Civilian

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Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue seeks two Fire Prevention Inspectors to join their team. This position conducts fire prevention inspections and fire safety education for Shenandoah Combined Fire & Rescue. Ensures buildings are in compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief / Fire Marshal.

• Performs occupancy and use inspections. Inspects fire prevention systems and evacuation plans. Issues notices of code violations as well as summonses and citations. Investigates complaints by visiting field sites. Operates motor vehicles.
• Develops and presents fire safety/prevention programs to educate the public. Assists in developing evacuation plans and conducts fire drills. Reviews and proposes changes to safety standards and codes.
• Reviews building plans for code compliance.
• Responds to inquiries from the public, outside agencies, and contractors.
• Performs acceptance testing of fire prevention systems/sprinklers.
• Performs administrative duties such as compiling reports and maintaining records; giving presentations and developing programs related to fire prevention and safety.
• Issues notices of code violations, citations, and summonses.
• Reviews plans and performs on-site inspections of fire protection systems.
• Attends seminars and meetings related to fire prevention/safety and to keep up to date on codes and ordinances. Trains Firefighters and company officers using the knowledge attained.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with fire inspection prevention is preferred.

• Fire Inspector I NFPA 1031 must be obtained within 180 days of hire
• Fire & Safety Education NFPA 1035 must be obtained within 9 months of hire
• A valid Virginia driver’s license upon hire or a valid Virginia driver’s license within 30 days of hire for out-of-state candidates who are required to transfer their license to Virginia (
  
  Note:
  
  Must be without restrictions or revocations which prohibit the operation of a department vehicle)

These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

• Knowledge of Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
• Knowledge of Virginia Uniform Statewide Fire Prevention Code
• Knowledge of Shenandoah County Fire Prevention/Safety codes
• Knowledge of fire prevention systems (e.g. fire sprinklers and extinguishers)
• Knowledge of building evacuation principles
• Knowledge of characteristics of hazardous materials
• Knowledge of behavior and characteristics of fire
• Knowledge of acceptance testing fire prevention systems
• Skill in inspecting for fire prevention
• Skill in presenting
• Ability to safely operating a motor vehicle
• Ability to maintain records
• Ability to review building plans
• Ability to train others
• Ability to conduct research
• Ability to interact and work with different groups of people
• Ability to learn new codes and fire prevention policies
• Ability to communicate with the public regarding citations and code violations
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance at work

The starting pay for this FLSA non-exempt position is $49,477.89 - $56,899.58…