fire inspector/plans examiner - Martinsburg, United States - City of Martinsburg

Description

FROM $45,378 ANNUALLY WITH EXCELLENT BENEFITS

1. TASK & DUTIES LIST AND MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE FOR: FIRE INSPECTOR/PLANS EXAMINER

PAY STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

2. REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS: THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING FIRE PREVENTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT INPECTIONS AND TO RESPOND TO PUBLIC COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE WEST VIRGINIA FIRE CODE AND LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES.

Education, Licensing, Registration or Certification: Graduation from High school or GED. Requires at least 5 years of fire or codes related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires NFPA 1031 Plans Examiner I and Plans Examiner II certifications (State Fire Inspector Certification). Must successfully complete (within 24 months) and maintain Building Plans Examiner certifications according to West Virginia Code Title 87 Series 7.

Experience: Education listed above and required certifications as listed above.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Fire Prevention-Knowledge of the principles and practices of fire prevention including inspection, hazard types and causes, and elimination of hazardous conditions. Code Enforcement-Knowledge of local, state and national codes, laws and ordinances related to code enforcement. Knowledge of building, electrical and mechanical codes to include principles and practices of building construction as it pertains to fire safety. Safety/Security-Knowledge of the proper use, storage and handling of hazardous materials and waste and explosive materials and devices. Customer Service-Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. Shall promote an image of professional and courteous service as a representative of the City of Martinsburg. Interpersonal Relationships-Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers and representatives from other departments and organizations. Shares knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Critical thinking-Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Judgment/Decision Making-Anticipates, identifies and evaluates potentially dangerous, unusual or deviating situations and exercises appropriate judgment to establish priorities and take prompt action for problem resolution. Communication-Ability to communicate effectively, including the preparation of reports and logs and the use of radio communications, including appropriate channels and basic radio communication codes. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Geography-Ability to read maps, basic plans and diagrams such as evacuation or building floor plans. Ability to read and understand blueprints and building construction site plans pertaining to fire safety.

Physical: Body Positions: Standing, walking, sitting, balancing, climbing. Body Movements: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort. Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Some lifting to include overhead lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight pounds). Body Senses: Sight, hearing, speech and smell. Must be able to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental: Language Ability to read, speak and write English. Ability to effectively communicate and project positive attitude. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

3. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office setting with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous conditions in the office setting. Work in the field may include exposure to weather and other elements, including potentially hazardous materials.

4. TASKS and DUTIES OF POSITION: General Definition: Performs a variety of routine code enforcement work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations.

1. Maintains the required confidentiality of all work.

2. Plans, schedules, inspects and evaluates public, commercial and residential structures to ensure compliance with jurisdiction, state and federal fire codes and ordinances and reviews plans for compliance with fire codes, coordinates inspections and discusses findings and recommendations with other city or state agencies as appropriate; and assists in the conducting of fire investigations.

3. Works closely with municipal code compliance officials on building code enforcement operations affecting fire safety; attends regularly scheduled meetings with municipal code officials; enforces fire and other related codes and standards by informing and advising responsible party of corrective actions required; issues notices of code violations for non-compliance; and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrective action is taken.

4. Reviews blueprints to evaluate floor plans, locate electrical, mechanical or other systems relevant to fire safety, and obtains other information which may assist in fire inspection or investigation; and evaluates, approves and issues permits for fire-related activities and operations. Checks plans submitted by contractors for proposed buildings, tanks and fire protection equipment to assure compliance with appropriate regulations. Notifies those contractors of code deficiencies and potential correction methods.

5. Responsible for public education and fire prevention programs. Gives presentations to various groups, including schools, civic groups, businesses and other organizations concerning fire prevention, education and other related technical matters; prepares a variety of written reports to include fire inspection and activity reports and records; and enters and retrieves data and generates reports, correspondence and other documents.

6. Issues a correction order when unsafe conditions or practices are discovered; re-inspects to ensure compliance.

7. Performs re-inspections as a follow-up on correction notices and letter pertaining to initial inspections. As necessary, issues a second correction order or court citation, or files a warrant for the violator's arrest.

8. Prioritize work and coordinate several activities simultaneously despite interruptions.

9. Prepare reports, standard forms and letters.

10. Is subject to emergency callback while off duty. Maintains state of readiness in cases of emergency callback while off duty.

11. All other duties as assigned.

5. MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

1. Shows an interest in the position and in the City. Represents the City in a professional and ethical manner.

2. Communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisors and community. Maintains positive relationships with co-workers and all contacts.

3. Accepts and adapts to change, Learns new things quickly.

4. Cares about quality-rarely makes errors, Requires little direct supervision.

5. Has ability to multi task in changing situations, without undo stress or frustration.

6. Practices quality employee/customer service/phone manner.

7. Prepares required reports accurately and timely. Develops and maintains skills necessary to perform and progress in the Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner position. Seeks opportunities to grow and develop in position.