Walton County Sheriff's Office
Inspector (Fire Certified)
Walton County Sheriff's Office, Defuniak Springs, Florida, United States, 32435
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Type
Certified
Job Title
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Inspector (Fire Certified)
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## Position Summary
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 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 Inspector will oversee various functions of Fire Prevention and Life Safety activities. This position will perform work related to fire code, fire inspections, hydrant maintenance and testing, plans review of new projects, and pre-fire plans within the County, public information, and public education. The 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.
## Qualifications
Experience - Two (2) years of experience in an organized fire department
Certifications
Florida Firefighter II certification Florida Fire Service Inspector certification (or achieve certification within one (1) year of employment) Florida Fire Officer 1 certification Florida Fire Instructor 1 certification Valid Driver License Tasks include a criticality component in responding to fire, medical, emergency scenes or other critical incidents, whereby incumbents are required to maintain physical abilities. Must be able to pass the PAT test.
## 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. Assists the Division Chief in his/her duties and may perform in the capacity of the Division Chief in their absence. 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. Performs fire flow tests on fire hydrants upon request. Assists with Knox Box operations including opening and closing for addition of emergency contact information and entry keys. 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. 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 Preventi n and Life Safety. Continually evaluates programs, policies, and goals. Performs related work as required.
## Required Skills
Knowledge of code enforcement and ability to apply corrective actions for the violations noted during inspection. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of modern firefighting apparatus and equipment including aerial and pumping apparatus. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public. Outstanding project management and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication 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. Ability to operate video equipment including cameras, tablets and video recording equipment. Ability to type and work with computers and software. Capable of working well without continuous supervision. Ability to show proficiency in all phases of operations as outlined in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1002. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all county policies. A strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
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Inspector (Fire Certified)
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Walton County Sheriff's Office 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Inspector (Fire Certified)
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Walton County Sheriff's Office Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Department
[Walton County Sheriff's Office](https://www.publicsafetyapp.com/FL-Walton-County-Sheriffs-Office-Police-Department/1010/) Department
[Walton County Sheriff's Office](https://www.publicsafetyapp.com/FL-Walton-County-Sheriffs-Office-Police-Department/1010/)
Type
Certified
Job Title
Walton County Sheriff's Office - Inspector (Fire Certified)
##
## Position Summary
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 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 Inspector will oversee various functions of Fire Prevention and Life Safety activities. This position will perform work related to fire code, fire inspections, hydrant maintenance and testing, plans review of new projects, and pre-fire plans within the County, public information, and public education. The 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.
## Qualifications
Experience - Two (2) years of experience in an organized fire department
Certifications
Florida Firefighter II certification Florida Fire Service Inspector certification (or achieve certification within one (1) year of employment) Florida Fire Officer 1 certification Florida Fire Instructor 1 certification Valid Driver License Tasks include a criticality component in responding to fire, medical, emergency scenes or other critical incidents, whereby incumbents are required to maintain physical abilities. Must be able to pass the PAT test.
## 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. Assists the Division Chief in his/her duties and may perform in the capacity of the Division Chief in their absence. 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. Performs fire flow tests on fire hydrants upon request. Assists with Knox Box operations including opening and closing for addition of emergency contact information and entry keys. 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. 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 Preventi n and Life Safety. Continually evaluates programs, policies, and goals. Performs related work as required.
## Required Skills
Knowledge of code enforcement and ability to apply corrective actions for the violations noted during inspection. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and use of modern firefighting apparatus and equipment including aerial and pumping apparatus. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with public. Outstanding project management and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication 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. Ability to operate video equipment including cameras, tablets and video recording equipment. Ability to type and work with computers and software. Capable of working well without continuous supervision. Ability to show proficiency in all phases of operations as outlined in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1002. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all county policies. A strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries Law Enforcement Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Walton County Sheriff's Office by 2x Get notified about new Fire Inspector jobs in
DeFuniak Springs, FL . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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