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Job Description
| FIRE INSPECTOR II PRECEPTOR SRK |
Job Code: 4512
Pay Grade: 322
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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The following job codes are covered under this job description:
4509 Fire Inspector II Srk
4511 Fire Inspector II PM Srk
4512 Fire Inspector II Preceptor Srk
4633 Fire Inspector II Preceptor & PM Srk
Performs responsible supervisory and technical duties in the Orange County Office of the Fire Marshall. Responds to emergency scenes (incidents) and performs fire fighting and emergency medical services (EMS) duties as required.
This is technical and supervisory work requiring considerable initiative and sound judgment in the enforcement and compliance of state and county laws, ordinances, fire codes and standards. An employee in a position allocated to this classification is responsible for supervising the inspections of buildings, construction and operations to ensure fire and life safety requirements are properly enforced and administered to meet state and local codes. This position supervises inspectors and administrative staff in the areas of fire code enforcement, public fire and safety education, plans review, disaster mitigation, emergency call-back, data entry and data processing. Other responsibilities include conducting fire safety and protection related training, fire inspections, public presentations and fire investigations.
Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed by management of the Office of the Fire Marshal for effectiveness of inspection programs and results achieved.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Plans, directs and supervises the work of Inspector I’s, Municipal Fire Inspectors and support staff. Completes staff annual performance evaluations.
- Instructs and provides training to fire inspectors and operations personnel in the application of fire protection systems and the elimination of potential fire hazards.
- Provides technical guidance to staff and participates in field inspections and re-inspections of existing and new construction.
- Enforces all state fire safety statutes and all fire safety provisions of the Florida Administrative Code and all other state rules in accordance with Florida State Statute 633 and Orange County Ordinance. Issues notice of violations directing compliance to building owners, management, occupants or representative.
- Researches applicable state statutes and county ordinances to ensure departmental enforcement of codes and standards.
- Establishes schedules for inspections, public education programs and related fire prevention functions.
- Maintains and prepares reports and performs duties related to fire inspections, fire code enforcement, plan review and fire life and safety education.
- Interacts with other federal, state and local law enforcement and enforcement agencies.
- Attends and provides technical information and testimony as needed at Appeals Board, Code Enforcement Board and other hearings.
- Responds to emergency scenes when required to investigate incidents and/or function as a liaison to the State Fire Marshal and/or Command Center.
- Provides firefighting and/or emergency medical services as required.
- Performs other related duties as required and carries out specific projects as defined by management of the Office of the Fire Marshal.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in Fire Science, Building Construction, Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field and three years experience as an Inspector I or Municipal Inspector with the Orange County Fire Department. Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Possess and maintain Florida Fire Safety Inspector I certification.
Possess and maintain Firefighter certification per Florida Statue 633.
Possess and maintain Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.
Possess and maintain Florida class "E" driver's license.
Must meet all standards of a certified OCFRD certified Firefighter.
Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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| Preferences |
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Inspector II certification (CF-II)
NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner I (CFPE)
NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist
State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector II certification
State of Florida Fire Investigator certification
State of Florida Fire Code Administrator certification
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8/11/2014
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