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Form of workSeeking an employee who is self-managing, a high performer, accountable, detail oriented and provides superior customer service. Must have a passion for public service and experience and qualifications to perform fire inspections on commercial properties county wide.
Fire/Building Inspector 1, grade C-11: $25.63/hour
Fire/Building Inspector 2, grade C-12: $27.96/hour
Fire/Building Inspector 3, grade C-13: $30.28/hour
Conduct annual onsite visits to business and commercial venues and ensure compliance with code, ordinances and compatible uses with occupancy permits.
Investigate fire code complaints and work with code enforcement to address and resolve violations.
Maintain written and electronic records and understand proper record retention.
Analyze and compile data to determine common violations, develop public education programs and materials to promote voluntary compliance with the required codes and regulations.
Participate in joint investigations with the various Fire Departments in Island County.
Identify and make recommendations for modifications to the code and policies.
Under direction of the Building Official, perform assessments of potentially damaged structures to ensure safe occupation.
Enforce laws, codes and ordinances with tact and equity.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, customers and associates.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to learn and apply new techniques.
Make good decisions under pressure.
Perform other duties as assigned.
- Applicable Building codes
- National Fire Protection Association codes
- Common fire hazards
- Fire investigation techniques
- Familiarity with complex fire suppression systems, alarm systems, construction methods and stages of construction.
Have the following skills and abilities:
- Familiarity with computers
- Use of electronic data management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Organized and ability to prioritize daily and annual work
- Ability to present to and educate the general public
- Operate computer and software packages
Completion and certification from a 1-year fire inspection training program, or 3 years experience in any of the following: fire fighter, land use, insurance, civil or criminal investigation.
Valid Washington State driver's license
Certification as a Fire inspector by the ICC or NFPA, required within 1 year of hiring.
