FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR, RECRUIT (CLASS CODE 2276)

Fire Department Entry Level Technical Inspector

The City of New Orleans is seeking candidates for entry level technical inspection and law enforcement work to secure compliance with the city fire prevention regulations and ordinances, activities to encourage development and use of fire prevention methods; investigational work to determine the origins and causes of fires; performance of other departmental investigations as directed by the Superintendent; and related work as required. Receive introduction and training in data entry and quality control oversight of the Company Officer Commercial Occupancy Inspections process and records.

Minimum qualifications include either a high school diploma or GED and four years of experience in any of the following fields: fire prevention, firefighting, safety engineering, occupational safety, fire protection, engineering, architecture, building/housing inspection, drafting, designing buildings, or law enforcement. Sixty semester hours of college credit may substitute for two years of related experience. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted. A background check will be conducted on those candidates being considered for hire. Convictions for felonies or numerous misdemeanors may be disqualifying.

The examination will consist of a written multiple-choice test, weighted 100%. A qualifying test of writing skills will also be administered. If given a conditional offer of employment, a qualifying medical test and psychological/psychiatric evaluation will be administered. A stress EKG may be given.

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Domicile requirements are waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.