Performs a wide variety of administrative and technical tasks and functions in support of fire safety inspections and investigations for identified occupancies for the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Fire Department. This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Performs inspections and re-inspections for Class I structures within the jurisdiction.
Manages fire inspection program, which includes scheduling and prioritizing inspections as directed by the Fire Marshal.
Advises contractors, architects, owners and other agencies regarding construction projects and activities.
Interprets and enforces fire code and guidelines. Organizes and maintains records.
Writes reports detailing findings of investigations and inspections.
Conducts fire investigations to determine cause and origin and assists other investigators, when necessary.
Addresses and resolves issues with other City departments and outside agencies, when necessary.
Assists with coordinating activities with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and/or Building Safety Commission regarding fire arson investigations, inspection activities, or code variance requests.
Assists the Housing and Neighborhood Development department in administration of the City of Bloomington Unsafe Building law in coordination with necessary City and County agencies, which includes presenting cases to the Board of Public Works.
Gives tours, demonstrates fire equipment and apparatus, and participates in other educational programs in the absence of the Community Engagement Officer.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Previous experience and/or training as a full-time Fire or Building Inspector with state, local or federal fire or building service organization for a minimum of two years.
State certification as a firefighter first class or equivalent.
State certification in fire prevention/inspector or equivalent.
State certification in fire/arson investigation or equivalent (Preferred, must obtain within 6 months of hire).
Must have a valid driver's license; Indiana State license required within 30 days of job acceptance.Environmental Conditions:
Work is performed in a wide variety of conditions including the following: office setting, construction sites, emergency scenes, and emergency firefighting environments known to be immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH).
Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and requirements include the following: the ability to wear firefighting protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), the mobility to navigate incomplete construction projects, and the endurance to operate in firefighting environments.
Personal Work Relationships:
Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups, the public and media representatives.