Fire Inspector I

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Who We Are:

At the High Point Fire Department, service to the City has been the driving force since our founding, embracing our motto of "Safety, Commitment, Excellence since 1890."

If you are looking for a career in which your dedication saves lives and your expertise makes a difference, then the High Point Fire Department is the place for you. Join us in upholding a proud tradition of service and innovation in fire protection.

Our Core Values:

• Service: High Point Fire Department strives to positively impact our community and members of our organization by placing the needs of others before self, without judgment or thought of reward.

• Commitment: High Point Fire Department is dedicated to excellence in all aspects of the fire service.

• Excellence: High Point Fire Department strives to be the best in all aspects of the fire service.

• Integrity: High Point Fire Department demonstrates trust and respect for all persons and cultivates individual and organizational integrity in all that they do.

• Honor: High Point Fire Department is honest, trustworthy and accountable. Honor guides our actions.

What We Offer:

The High Point Fire Department offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service

• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

The Fire Inspector performs responsible technical work in the enforcement of the North Carolina State Building/Fire Codes. Performs arduous methodical service work in fire prevention and fire investigations. Performs plan reviews, field inspections and does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Fire Marshal/Fire Marshal.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

Essential Tasks

• Performs inspections of various buildings in accordance with North Carolina Code Qualification Board rules and regulations for fire hazards and general compliance with fire prevention code and state law and plans review.
• Investigates fires, false alarms, explosions, hazardous material spills, etc., to determine cause and origin, collects evidence, and interviews witnesses.
• Responds to and investigates complaints of fire code violations.
• Prepares reports of inspections and investigations as needed.
• Conducts fire safety and extinguisher classes for business and industry.
• Conducts public education classes on fire safety and evacuation drills.
• Conducts presentations on fire dangers, safety tips and target hazards to the media, as public safety announcements or specific related incidents.
• Attends technical training for updates on investigations, inspection certifications and general firefighting techniques, implements the incident command system when required.
• Maintains assigned equipment in a clean and operable condition.
• Rotates after hour "on-call duties" with other personnel to perform investigations and provide 24-hour coverage for the Fire Prevention Division.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Certification as NC Code Enforcement Official Fire Standard Level I with a probationary II or the ability to obtain probationary II.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through written or oral communications.
• Ability to be on incident scene within one hour after notification while serving as on-call investigator /inspector.
• Understanding of local, state and federal regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Certifications
• FIT certification (NC State) within two years of hire date
• CFI certification (NC State) within three years of hire date
• IAAI certification or the ability to obtain within five years of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Fire Science/Protection preferred.
• English and Spanish Language skills

Physical Requirements

Must meet medical and physical requirements of NFPA 1582.

Must have the ability to wear respiratory protection and pass OSHA requirements.

Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary in a non-emergency or emergency situation when employee must talk with personnel, citizens or a victim and establish a calm environment. Important when instructing or conveying compliance information.

Visual Abilities - the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected.
• Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Both eyes 20/25 corrected. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand.
• Depth perception - Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Depth perception - 4.
• Field of Vision - the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area.
• Accommodation - Must be able to adjust the eye lens to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Physical Strength - degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Medium to Heavy work

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and

• A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position.

• Type of Physical Demands

• Reaching - Extending the hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

• Handling - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s).

• Fingering - Picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingers primarily rather than the entire hand or arm.

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems, and emergency situations; to deal with the public during investigations of fires, false alarms, explosions, hazardous material spills, fire code violations and complaints. Good judgment is essential.

Mathematics Ability

• Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply and divide so as to perform mathematical calculations to determine appropriate documentation during investigations.

Language Ability

• The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

• The Fire Inspector is subject to working inside or outdoors. Position is subjected to various weather conditions, (sleet, snow, ice, rain, wind, extremely hot or cold) whenever emergencies occur or performing regular duties.

Hazards

• The Fire Inspector may be exposed to trash, debris, numerous chemicals smoke, combustible and flammable materials, various gases, body fluids or other hazards. The work performed is subject to the final standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines.

Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment

• Flashlight, clipboard, photography equipment, evidence preservation materials, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, manuals, codes, rules and regulations, Personnel Resolution, ordinances, training materials, specialized tools and equipment, handheld tools, pens, writing paper, report information, computer, and any other work aids relating to the job.

The work location of this job will be 434 S Elm St High Point, North Carolina.

Our Commitments

The City of High Point is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values individuals from all backgrounds and seeks to attract and retain the most qualified partners in service to the citizens of High Point. As an at-will employer, the City allows employees to terminate their employment, or be terminated at any time, with or without cause, as long as it is not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly for the work they do, weighing both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this "living document" as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City's drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City's receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable.