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General Statement of Job
This is a responsible, technical, and clerical position that focuses on the areas of fire inspection, investigation, and public education activities. These responsibilities are carried out in accordance with NFPA codes regarding building inspection and Florida State Fire Marshal investigation practices. Work by personnel in this class is performed and reviewed under the general direction of the Division Chief of Fire Prevention and Life Safety. The Fire Prevention Inspector will assist in planning, developing, and administering of a Fire Prevention and Life Safety Program for the Walton Sheriff’s Office Division of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. The Fire Prevention Inspector will oversee various functions of Fire Prevention and Life Safety activities. This position will perform work related to fire code, fire inspections, plans review of new projects, and pre-fire plans within the County, public information, and public education. The Fire Prevention Inspector’s work is performed under the general supervision of the Division Chief of Fire Prevention and Life Safety and is reviewed through reports, observation and results obtained. Work involves an element of personal danger and members must be able to exercise independent discretion in the absence of a superior command officer. Incumbents perform essential functions as outlined herein according to location and functional assignment area(s). Performs related work as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in fire inspection and prevention, plan review, and/or code enforcement.
- Must have completed the Fire safety Inspector Training Course outline in subsection 69A-39.0005(1), F.A.C. and the certification examination prescribed by the Division of State Fire Marshal (Division).
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in the fire rescue or fire prevention.
Essential Job Functions
- This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, skills, and physical abilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- Regular and prompt job attendance.
- Ability to perform fire inspections on county businesses and evaluate them for code violations and hazards.
- Ability to understand, interpret, discuss, and provide direction on NFPA Fire Code 1, NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code, Florida Building Code, County ordinances and policy and procedures.
- Testifies in court when required to do so.
- Makes recommendations and assists in training of personnel assigned to the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Division.
- Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the general public under all circumstances.
- Ability to apply fire safety codes and ordinances, and to enforce all regulations tactfully, firmly, and impartially.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings accurately and compare to actual work done.
- Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and maintain adequate and accurate records.
- Attends various fire related training, classes, and conferences.
- Performs plans reviews and public records requests as required.
- Conducts training programs, exercises, and school fire drills.
- Makes recommendations to the Division Chief of Fire Prevention’s office as to desired fire safety programming and materials needs.
- Works with other members of the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Division to deliver fire safety programming to the community.
- Other duties assigned by the Division Chief of Fire Prevention and Life Safety.
- Continually evaluates programs, policies, and goals.
- Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Knowledge of fire safety codes.
- Knowledge of fire plan review principles.
- Knowledge of county streets and geography.
- Knowledge of fire science.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in operating vehicles and equipment.
- Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
- Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Walton County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Walton County Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to applicable state and federal law, preference and priority shall be given to certain service members and veterans (including spouses and family members of such service members and veterans), and certain service members may be eligible for waiver of post-secondary educational requirements as provided in Chapter 295, Florida Statutes.
Please direct questions regarding this position to work@waltonso.org
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