Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Job Description
The Fire Inspector position is with the Prevention and Enforcement Section of the Community Risk Reduction Division. Fire inspectors conduct on-site inspections of commercial buildings to verify compliance with adopted laws, codes, and standards. Personnel in this position educate customers about fire prevention, conduct fire code compliance inspections of existing structures, inspections of new construction and fire protection systems, use plans to verify new construction, renovations, and fire protection systems are in compliance with the fire code, and conduct investigations of fire related complaints. In addition, fire inspectors will use computers to document inspection results, complete inspection reports, issue notices of non‑compliance, and issue citations for fire code violations.
Essential Duties
Reviews site plans/building plans for new construction or renovations of structures to determine compliance with federal, state and local codes/standards.
Prepares daily and monthly activity reports and documentation of all physical inspections conducted.
Educates the general public on fire prevention.
Issues warnings and citations for violations of codes/ordinances.
Serves as a First Responder in emergency situations when necessary.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Public Speaking Duties
Interacts with internal/external customers, other county departments and municipalities, community business owners and developers.
Other Job Requirements/Information
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
Due to the position being public safety background is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
Grade The grade for this position is
FI242 .
Eligibility for Employee Referral Program Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One year as a Firefighter II or one year as a Fire Inspector
Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Valid Driver's License from state of residency
Basic Life Support Provider, CPR Certificate
State of Georgia Fire Inspector Certificate and ICC or NPQ Fire Inspector I or Equivalent (must be obtained within 12 months)
Additional Information Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, refer to the Hiring Process and FAQs. Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce and prohibits discrimination on the basis of genetic information, race, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
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Essential Duties
Reviews site plans/building plans for new construction or renovations of structures to determine compliance with federal, state and local codes/standards.
Prepares daily and monthly activity reports and documentation of all physical inspections conducted.
Educates the general public on fire prevention.
Issues warnings and citations for violations of codes/ordinances.
Serves as a First Responder in emergency situations when necessary.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Public Speaking Duties
Interacts with internal/external customers, other county departments and municipalities, community business owners and developers.
Other Job Requirements/Information
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
Due to the position being public safety background is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.
Grade The grade for this position is
FI242 .
Eligibility for Employee Referral Program Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One year as a Firefighter II or one year as a Fire Inspector
Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Valid Driver's License from state of residency
Basic Life Support Provider, CPR Certificate
State of Georgia Fire Inspector Certificate and ICC or NPQ Fire Inspector I or Equivalent (must be obtained within 12 months)
Additional Information Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, refer to the Hiring Process and FAQs. Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce and prohibits discrimination on the basis of genetic information, race, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
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