- Salary
- $35 – $52/hr
- Location
- Employment Services, FL
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This is advanced technical and administrative fire prevention work involving complex fire inspections, plans review, fire investigations, code interpretation, code enforcement activities, and prevention program coordination. Employees in this advanced-level classification of the Fire Inspector/Plans Examiner series serve as senior technical resources and advisors to department personnel, contractors, developers, and external agencies while providing leadership in the administration and enforcement of fire prevention laws, codes, ordinances, and standards. Work includes oversight and coordination of complex inspections, major construction projects, fire protection systems, fire investigations, prevention activities, and operational coverage within assigned geographic zones. Employees exercise considerable independent judgment, mentor lower-level personnel, and may serve in an acting Fire Marshal capacity as assigned under the general direction of the Fire Marshal.
- Provides leadership, training, technical guidance, and mentoring to Fire Inspectors and prevention personnel.
- Assists in coordinating fire prevention activities, inspections, investigations, and plans review operations.
- Coordinates fire prevention activities and operational coverage within assigned geographic zones and serves as a lead technical resource for personnel assigned to those areas.
- Assists with the development and implementation of fire prevention policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Assists the Fire Marshal with the coordination of prevention division activities, workload assignments, and operational priorities.
- Develops and facilitates training related to fire prevention, code enforcement, plans review, and fire investigation activities.
- Reviews and evaluates complex code interpretation issues and provides recommendations to the Fire Marshal.
- May serve in an acting Fire Marshal capacity during absences or as assigned.
- Assists with the evaluation and development of prevention personnel competencies.
- Reviews inspection reports, plans review comments, and investigative documentation for technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with departmental standards.
- Participates in special projects, code updates, prevention initiatives, and departmental planning activities.
- Serves as a subject matter expert regarding fire code enforcement, interpretation, and fire protection systems for the Fire Department, City staff, and external stakeholders.
- Performs and coordinates review of highly complex commercial, industrial, institutional, and special hazard construction plans.
- Reviews fire protection and life safety systems for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
- Coordinates with architects, engineers, developers, and contractors regarding complex code requirements and alternative methods of compliance.
- Conducts inspections of high-risk, high-occupancy, and specialized facilities.
- Coordinates enforcement actions involving significant life safety hazards or recurring compliance issues.
- Provides technical assistance related to specialized fire protection systems and hazardous processes.
- Conducts acceptance and functioning tests on underground fire lines, fire sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and fire suppression systems.
- Checks the installation of all above-ground and underground flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks.
- Monitors fireworks and pyrotechnic operations/events for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Inspects buildings during all phases of construction.
- Conducts inspections of commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-family occupancies for compliance with fire prevention regulations and standards.
- Educates property owners and business representatives regarding fire hazards, corrective actions, and compliance requirements.
- Works closely with other City, county, and state departments to maintain uniformity of code interpretations and policies.
- Investigates complaints, reports of hazardous conditions, and illegal burning in the City.
- Leads complex or high-profile fire origin and cause investigations.
- Conducts fire origin and cause investigations and coordinates investigative activities with appropriate agencies as required.
- Reviews investigative findings and documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Produces and maintains records of all plan reviews, fire inspections, and fire investigations.
- Prepares and delivers presentations relating to fire prevention.
- Must be available for scheduled on-call fire investigations as required.
- May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
- May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is designated as Mission Critical.
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Four years of progressively responsible experience as a Fire Inspector/Plan Examiner at Lakeland Fire Department in fire suppression, fire prevention, inspections, plans review, fire investigations, code enforcement, or related fire service functions.
- Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Firefighter II certification.
- Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I and II certification.
- Must possess and maintain a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner.
- Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Fire Investigator certification.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
- Must possess or successfully obtain a State of Florida Fire Instructor I certification within 90 days of appointment.
- Must live within 25 miles of the Fire Department Administration Office within one year from the date of employment.
- Position requires being on-call on a regular rotation for fire investigation.
- May be required to work as a firefighter during large-scale incidents.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Mechanical, chemical, and related characteristics of various flammable, explosive, and similar materials.
- Rules and regulations of the Fire Department, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
- Federal and state fire prevention laws, codes, standards, and fire protection systems.
ABILITIES:
- Interpret complex construction and fire protection plans.
- Coordinate prevention activities and projects.
- Analyze and resolve complex code interpretation issues.
- Provide leadership and technical guidance to staff.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Exercise independent judgment in administering and enforcing fire prevention laws, codes, and policies.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, property owners, officials, and the public.
- Enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
- Express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work involves office, field inspection, construction site, and emergency response activities requiring standing, walking, climbing ladders, navigating uneven terrain, and occasional lifting of equipment and materials, including exerting up to 70 pounds of force.
- May be exposed to hazardous environments, including fire scenes, construction sites, combustible materials, and varying weather conditions.
- Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
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