Fire Inspector Jobs in Naples, FL (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The purpose of the position is to perform skilled technical and specialized inspection work in the area of fire prevention and public education. Position is responsible for ensuring codes and life safety compliance through inspections of all types of new and existing structures. Employees in this classification perform complex inspection and enforcement of fire prevention codes, ordinances and regulations.

A Fire Inspector with the Naples Fire-Rescue Department is someone who is self-motivated and able to work independently with strong communication and problem solving skills. Additionally, candidates must prove themselves to be responsible, attentive to detail, assertive and eager to work as part of a team to help others. Performs related work as required such as conducting educational programs related to fire safety.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Conducts fire safety inspections of new and existing buildings for compliance with minimum standards to life safety codes and regulations, thereby ensuring safe passage under emergency conditions. Conducts testing and fire plans and documentation review for fire assemblies and systems, i.e., fire code plans, fire sprinkler plans, lab test listings, hydrant water flows, residential building plans. Calculates occupancy/load capacities and sprinkler head placement, and conducts water flow and fire pump acceptance tests

Issues notices of violation and/or stop work orders; performs second inspections for corrected violations; performs third and fourth inspections when necessary; schedules Code Enforcement Board meetings for noncompliance. Provides advisement on corrective actions for bringing structures in violation to minimum compliance standards. Prepares code board cases; presents cases as directed; functions as expert witness for the Code Enforcement Board.

Conducts life safety inspections for special events. Maintains various records and reports, i.e., inspections performed, hydrant water flow documentation, conditions found, actions taken. Interprets fire and building codes in response to inquiries from architects, engineers, contractors, owners, businesses and the general public

Enforces local and state fire codes and regulations. Investigates complaints of fire hazards/violations suspected/reported; notifies responsible parties of defects, and issues oral and/or written instructions for correction. Advises City inspectors, builders, owners, contractors and architects on fire safety and compliance issues, and needed modifications of plans/specifications/blueprints to bring about compliance.

Coordinates City development efforts and initiatives with applicable federal, state, and local agencies. Attends and participates in work shops, meetings, seminars, and/or training opportunities regarding certification, to acquire current industry knowledge, and to maintain current knowledge of regulatory developments. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; maintains an awareness of new procedures, trends and advances in the profession; participates in continuing education activities; attends meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Operates a vehicle, technical testing equipment, a personal computer, general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software. PERFORMANCE APTITUDES Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to assist persons by action or interaction in carrying out specialized medical, therapeutic, counseling, or related procedures. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree with course work emphasis in applied fire science, fire administration, or related Supplemented by minimum five (5) years progressively skilled experience in code enforcement and/or construction inspection activities involving fire related activities; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Possession of a valid Florida driver license, class "E" and possession and maintenance of a driving record which meets or exceeds minimum City driving standards. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires State Fire Inspector Certification through the Division of the State Fire Marshall's fire college program.

Requires possession of a valid driver's license. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples.

Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew or snuff. ADA COMPLIANCE: Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors.

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate textures.

Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, odors, dust, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and toxic/poisonous agents when conducting inspection activities. EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event.

All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions. The City of Naples, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Naples, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.