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Fire Inspector

Woodstock


Listing Summary

The City of Woodstock, GA is seeking a Fire Inspector. This full-time position will performs a variety of administrative and technical work related to fire inspection, prevention, and fire safety education.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Inspects existing structures, new construction, and remodeled sites for compliance with fire codes; resolves compliance problems with owners within scope of knowledge and authority.
  • Participates in the inspection of hydrants, sprinkling systems, and elements of a fire prevention or prevention system.
  • Conducts courtesy home and fire safety inspections.
  • Reviews and approves construction plans for code compliance.
  • Assists in the investigation of fire incidents; conducts interviews; takes photos; and testifies as needed.
  • Responds to complaints regarding fire code violations.
  • Issues warnings and citations for fire code violations.
  • Maintains a variety of data and records regarding fire inspection or prevention activities; prepares reports regarding fire inspections or prevention as required.
  • Provides public education in fire prevention, including giving talks, demonstrations, and presentations before the fire service, community groups, schools, and other organizations or institutions as instructed; creates educational publications and posts related information to social media.
  • Designs and implements fire safety curriculum/program for all ages.
  • Provides instruction regarding child passenger safety seats.
  • Provides training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), and First Aid.
  • Works with local nursing and retirement facilities to teach classes on topics such as fall prevention and safety.
  • Analyzes and collects data; compiles reports and statistics; drafts grant proposals; and compiles necessary reports to provide progress report for the grant awarding agency.
  • Responds to fire, accidents, and medical emergencies as requested.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent; three (3) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Licenses or Certifications:

Requires a valid State of Georgia driver’s license;  Must have the following certifications: State of Georgia Certified Fire Inspector I (or obtain within the first year of employment in this position);  State of Georgia Certified Fire Safety Educator (or obtain within the first six (6) months employment in this position); both CPR and  AED (or obtain within the first six (6)  months of employment in this position.  

Preferred Qualification:  NPQ Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I;  NPQ Fire Instructor I Certified in the state of Georgia Arson Investigator ( Through, First Aid Instructor, Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician; and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. ); State of Georgia Firefighter; State of Georgia EMT; and National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) Fire Fighter II

Special Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age; have no felony convictions for the past seven (7) years; and must currently be certified as a State of Georgia Firefighter.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

  • Knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices of the Woodstock Fire Department.
  • Knowledge of layout of City, target hazards, water supply, and infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of apparatus capabilities, limitations, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of emergency vehicle operations and use.
  • Knowledge of fire behavior, firefighting strategy and tactics, and hazardous materials operations.
  • Knowledge of emergency response procedures and equipment used.
  • Knowledge of first aid and resuscitation techniques and their application.
  • Knowledge of building construction practices. 
  • Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
  • Skill in responding to changing situations.
  • Skill in using computers, job related software, and projectors.
  • Skill in working with radios, first aid equipment, evidence gathering equipment and hydrants.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, City personnel, other local government employees, and contractors.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decision.
  • Ability to compile comprehensive reports and lesson plans.

The City of Woodstock provides a competitive benefits and compensation package to eligible employees including paid time off, health, dental, vision, short term disability and employer-paid long-term disability as well as life insurance; and an employer-paid pension plan and 457 tax deferred savings plan w/employer match.

Starting Base Pay Rate: $22.56 an hour, based on experience and qualifications.

To learn more about City of Woodstock, please visit www.woodstockga.gov. 

*Position open until filled.

All interested applicants must submit a completed online application at www.woodstockga.gov/jobs.

Listing ends on:

2/17/2023