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Fire Inspector I

Fire Inspector I

Government JobsFrederick, MD, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Fire Protection Inspector

Frederick County Government

$27.50 - $44.01 Hourly

30 North Market Street - Frederick, MD

Full-time Regular

Non-exempt (compensatory and / or overtime eligible); full time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m.; full benefits This technical position is responsible for the application and implementation of fire protection and life safety codes and other applicable codes and standards. Supervision is received from the Manager, Office of Life Safety & Plan Review Services. An employee of the Department of Permits and Inspections may not hold an active Appraisers, Appraisal Management, Home Inspector, Electrical, Elevator Safety, HVACR, Home Improvement, Plumbing, or other contractor related license issued by the Maryland Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing's office; hold an active Home Builder license issued by the Maryland Home Builder Registration Unit, Maryland Attorney General's Office; have any interest, directly or indirectly, with a business corporation that does business in Frederick County. The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

  • 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
  • 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
  • 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
  • Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
  • Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
  • 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
  • County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Work / Life balance programs include : Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
  • Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge / skills / abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Associate's degree in Fire Science or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience performing life safety code inspections of fire systems including sprinklers, alarms and pumps
  • Ability to successfully complete NFPA training for certification as Fire Inspector I (NFPA #1031) within 12 months after hire, and Fire Inspector II (NFPA #1032) within 24 months after hire
  • Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
  • OR
  • High school graduation or the equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience performing life safety code inspections of fire systems including sprinklers, alarms and pumps
  • Minimum 3 years work experience as a career Firefighter
  • Current NFPA certifications as Fire Inspector I (NFPA #1031) and Fire Inspector II (NFPA #1032)
  • Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
  • Extensive knowledge of applicable fire codes, life safety codes, ordinances, etc. with ability to effectively interpret and apply appropriate regulations
  • Ability to effectively read and interpret architectural drawings, plans, specifications and site plans quickly and accurately, and compare them to construction in process
  • Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present clear and concise reports, investigative findings, correspondence, etc.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, other business professionals and the general public
  • Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

  • While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit, walk, climb, stoop, reach, perform repetitive motions and drive; and rarely crawl and lift up to 20 pounds
  • While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors and outdoors, walk on uneven grounds, and work in dirty, dusty and noisy environments; and occasionally work at heights and below ground level, and works in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees)
  • Additional Information / Examination Process :

  • Available for varied working hours as needed
  • This position is subject to random drug testing
  • All required certifications / licenses must be maintained current throughout employment
  • Examination process may include : an evaluation of training and experience, a job-related written examination, one or more interviews, a pre-employment physical examination and drug test
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