Fire Protection Inspector

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is seeking two (2) Fire Protection Inspectors.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments. This is professional work in analyzing, evaluating, recommending modifications and approving fire protection plans and systems in new construction and existing structures. The work requires a basic understanding and application of the theories, principles and practices of fire protection, usually gained through degree granting schools or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Contacts require skills in understanding and/or influencing people when requiring owners and contractors to meet building codes for fire safety. The inspection work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles underlying fire protection where the incumbent is required to exercise judgment in accomplishing fire protection objectives. Work is sometimes performed in a construction environment where risks and hazards are substantial but they are known, predictable and controllable. Operates standard office equipment, motor vehicles and standard measuring devices. The physical demands consist of standing, walking, climbing, lifting objects weighing less than 50 pounds, driving and sitting. The work is performed under administrative direction where the work is subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies and precedents, and the work is free from any technical control in planning and carrying out work responsibilities. The work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work projects and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.

Examples of Work

• Analyzes, evaluates, recommends modifications and approves fire protection plans and systems in new construction and existing structures.

• Performs fire safety inspections of construction sites and advises customers on violations and corrective actions necessary for compliance with fire safety codes and fire protection engineering standards.

• Conducts engineering tests and calculations and evaluates complex systems necessary for fire safety in structures.

• Resolves problems with fire protection plans and systems by applying engineering theories, principles and practices.

• Consults with and makes recommendations to architects and engineers involved in designing structures with fire protection systems.

• Provides technical assistance to construction contractors, developers, builders and others engaged in planning and constructing structures with fire protection systems.

• Trains Fire Inspectors in fire plans review techniques, fire protection systems and provides technical guidance.

• Advises Fire/Rescue Department Officials on technical matters including corrections for fire safety compliance, and other fire protection issues and participates in the development of plans to improve services provided by the Fire/Rescue Department. Represents the Fire/Rescue Department on the Building Code Adjustment Board and other technical committees assembled to address fire safety issues.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.

• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of fire protection.

• Knowledge of fire prevention methods, codes and engineering standards for various types of building design and construction.

• Knowledge of Fire Prevention Division rules, regulations, practices and procedures.

• Ability to analyze, evaluate, recommend modifications and approve fire protection plans and systems.

• Ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans/drawings.

• Ability to provide technical assistance on construction of fire protection systems and engineering practices.

• Ability to conduct engineering tests and evaluations of complex technical systems.

• Ability to inspect construction sites to observe and evaluate standards and resolve fire protection issues.

• Ability to train and guide the work of others.

• Ability to prepare and make presentations before groups.

• Ability to operate a computer, including computer assisted design programs.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A six-year combination of education and/or experience in fire protection systems, codes, consultations, design and inspection.

• Within the above combination, possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field is preferred.

• Depending upon assignment/vacancy (Plans Reviews or Fire Inspections), possession of a FL Fire Safety Inspector Certification will suffice in lieu of the six year combination of education and/or experience requirement shown above.

Licensing/Certification/Registration

• FLClass E Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.

• City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification, must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment.

• FL Fire Safety Inspector Certification must secure within 6 months and must be maintained.

• NFPACertified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) certification orNFPACertified Fire Plan Specialist (CFPS) certification is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• The probation period for this class is six (6) months.

• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. A resume is required with your application. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us