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## Description
- GENERAL PURPOSE:** Under general supervision, performs inspections of
buildings and construction projects for compliance with fire and
life-safety protection aspects of codes and regulations, performs fire
prevention inspections and investigations, and reviews proposed
construction plans for compliance with fire and life-safety protection
aspects of building and construction codes and municipal regulations.
## Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- PRIMARYDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**\
- The following duties**ARE NOT**intended to serve as a comprehensive
list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification,
Only a Representative Summary Of The Primary Duties And
responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties
Listed And May Be Required To Perform Additional, Position-specific
duties.*\
- Examines plans and conducts inspections for compliance with fire and
life-safety related codes and standards; makes corrections or
requires corrections to be made so that plans and practices will
conform to regulations.
- Tests fire protection systems, underground fire lines, emergency
access points; conducts investigations of structural fires,
including evidence collection and witness interviews.
- Consults with architects, engineers, designers, contractors and
homeowners concerning deficiencies with fire and life-safety related
requirements; interprets, applies and explains codes and
regulations; resolves problems that arise due to code or structural
design.
- Receives inspection requests, reviews permits and schedules and
performs inspections.
- Inspects existing structures and new construction; approves work
conforming to codes and regulations; requires corrections to be made
when deficiencies are discovered.
- Maintains records and files associated with plan review and
inspection process, problems and permits; prepares periodic reports
and conducts surveys as required.
- Provides customer service; answers questions and concerns related to
codes and requirements.
- Responds to requests for information; provides technical information
to City staff as authorized; provides assistance to the public
within scope of authority; assists with public education programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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- SUPERVISION EXERCISED:**There are generally no supervisory
responsibilities for employees of this classification.
## Minimum Requirements
- Education and Experience:**\
Associates Degree in Fire Science or related field required, Bachelor\'s
Degree preferred, three (3) years of experience in a fire service
related field (firefighter, fire inspector, fire investigator, etc.),
plan review or other related experience, and a working knowledge of
building construction, materials, codes and usage of laws relating to
fire and life-safety aspects of plan review and building inspection.
Additionally, this position requires a current International Code
Council Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certification.\
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- Special Requirements:**Must be able to obtain International
Association of Arson Investigators I-IV Course or equivalent; depending
on the needs of the City, some incumbents in this job class may be
Required To Obtain Additional Technical Certifications Such As
appropriate International Council of Building Officials (ICBO)
certification.
## Supplemental Information
- Necessary Knowledge and Skills:**\
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Knowledge Of
- City policies and procedures.
- Principles and practices of fire inspection and fire prevention.
- Principles and practices of the construction industry and building
trades, and specifically of the fire and life-saf ety aspects of plan
review and building inspection.
- Federal, state and local fire, building, zoning, housing and safety
laws, rules ordinances, codes and regulations.
- Structural principles and practices applicable to residential and
commercial buildings.
- Building construction methods and materials.
- Principles of record keeping and records management.
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**Skill in;**
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with
employees, officials, other agencies and the general public.
Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
Reading and interpreting complex plans and specifications, and
communicating technical requirements to architects, engineers,
contractors, developers and the general public
Interpreting and applying statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and
regulations
Planning, prioritizing and scheduling multiple tasks, pro
