ENTRY SALARY: $70,400.20

Technical and professional level plans examination and inspection work of more than ordinary difficulty and responsibility that may include reviewing and approving construction plans for fire code compliance, inspecting new and existing buildings for fire and life safety hazards in compliance with nationally accepted standards, supervision of assigned personnel, and in responding to emergency scenes under the direction of the incident commander.

Work may involve lead supervisory duties based upon area of assignment and involves considerable public contact in the performance of duties while determining compliance with applicable fire and life safety laws and ordinances. Employees work under the general supervision of an Assistant Fire Marshal or the Fire Marshal.

• Reviews and approves construction plans for fire code compliance.
• Inspects and analyzes new and existing structures and properties for construction, occupancy, and fire protection compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes and ordinances.
• Recommends, advises and confers with engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and/or tenants verbally and by correspondence regarding code compliance issues.
• Conducts construction plans and blueprint reviews.
• Issues and revokes permits.
• Conducts fire investigations and participates in arson investigations, including gathering evidence from the scene and interviewing witnesses and suspects.
• Reviews plans for all commercial and multi-residential structures, such as those intended for use as multiple-occupancy dwellings and places of public assembly and use and inspects such buildings during the course of construction for compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
• Keeps records and makes reports.
• Participates in public education activities.
• May assist in supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of assigned subordinate inspection personnel.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

• High School graduation, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in active firefighting
• Three (3) years of experience in fire prevention.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Firefighter Certification
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Fire Inspector Certificate.
• Completion of four (4) applicable Fire Officership Courses.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida driver's license.
• Must be in compliance with FS.633.081 to be eligible for hire and must maintain full compliance as prescribed in FS.633.081 to maintain employment.

• Considerable knowledge of local fire safety laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of building construction and materials as related to firefighting and fire prevention.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and blueprints.
• Ability to prepare and maintain clear and complete records and write reports.
• Ability to be firm in requiring remedy of code violations regarding fire and fire prevention.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners and business individuals, with other employees, and with the general public and to deal with public relations problems effectively, courteously, and tactfully.