Civilian Fire and Life Safety Inspector - Delray Beach, United States - City of Delray Beach, FL

City of Delray Beach, FL
City of Delray Beach, FL
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Delray Beach, United States

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Veterans' Preference Applies

EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services


Non-Smoking

This position performs technical and clerical tasks in fire inspection, prevention, and public education, including responsibility for field enforcement of City Code of Ordinances and the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Employee works in accordance with directives received from Fire Chief or designee, however, is expected to exercise considerable independence and initiative.

Essential Job Duties:


Essential Functions and Responsibilities:


The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Performs field inspections of new/existing buildings during the construction process; compares actual work to planned work to ensure compliance with approved construction plans.
  • Inspects new/remodeled commercial buildings, industrial buildings, assemblies, and businesses. Working knowledge of Florida Fire Prevention Code, Local, and City ordinances.
  • Conducts building plan review, demolition inspections, code infraction warnings and citations.
  • Enforces fire prevention codes and ordinances firmly, tactfully and impartially.
  • Evaluates proposed fire protection elements of a building and assures that they are in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Prepare reports and correspondence pertaining to fire protection engineering problems and fire and life safety code enforcement.
  • Evaluate alternate suppression systems such as CO2 systems, dry systems and water based fire suppression systems.
  • Attend meetings with staff, engineers, architects, and contractors, for technical assistance and resolutions to various problems.
  • Maintain proficiency with code changes and ordinances. Prepare comments identifying code deficiencies.
  • Provide technical information to the general public for questions relating to building code requirements.
  • May perform site inspections to confirm construction compliance with approved plans.
  • Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a Citywide basis.

Minimum Qualifications:


  • An Associate's Degree in a related field.
  • Two (2) years of experience and training in fire inspections, plan review and code enforcement,
  • Must possess State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.


A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.


LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:


  • Florida State Firefighter Minimum Standard (F.S.S. 633)
  • Florida State Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
  • Valid and current Florida Class E Driver's License
Ability to read plans (commercial and multi-family residential). Skill in technical writing. Knowledge of computer operations.

Work involves considerable public contact and requires the ability to deal with public relations issues in a professional, tactful and courteous manner.

Working knowledge of firefighting principles and practices and fire prevention inspection techniques.

Working knowledge of building materials, construction practices and mechanical systems related to fire prevention, fire suppression and the safeguarding of lives and property from fire.

Ability to work effectively with others. Ability to communicate effectively orally, non-verbally, and in writing.

Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience.

Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail.
**The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; dem
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