Fire Inspector Fire Code Enforcement Department
Fire Inspector Fire Code Enforcement Department
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Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Fire Inspector will provide a high quality of consistent service to the engineering architectural construction community building and business owners and other citizens through comprehensive inspections through enforcement interpretation and application of fire codes building codes state regulations special use permit requirements operational permit requirements and other County ordinances. The Fire Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Countys adopted fire code through a variety of tasks including but not limited to the inspection of existing and new occupancies the inspection of fire protection systems and assisting with other fire code enforcement activities.Examples of Duties
Schedules coordinates and conducts annual fire and life safety inspections of buildings properties and oil & gas wells and inspects various types of fire and life safety systems and equipment including fire alarms fire sprinklers generators fire pumps elevators and special life safety systems for compliance with County fire codes other related standards and other county and state requirements.
Prepares and maintains inspection reports and resolves compliance problems with various parties through written or verbal communication and maintains a record of communication.
Schedules coordinates and performs fire and life safety inspections of licensed facilities such as day cares foster homes schools hospitals and other medical facilities.
Participates in pre-development and/or pre-construction meetings with members of the design community as needed.
Reviews basic site tenant finish out and other less complex plans to determine compliance with applicable codes as needed.
Issues legal orders related to the enforcement of the fire code.
Performs community outreach public education and other risk-reduction activities as requested. Prepares and participates in the presentation of training to various audiences.
Assists with plan review.
Attends training classes and conferences on a variety of fire code-related topics.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age.
High School diploma or GED required.
Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Fire Inspector Certificate and Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Plans Review Certificate required.
Possession of a valid drivers license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas Class C drivers license within 90 days.
Supplemental Information
INTERNAL POSTING - ONLY CURRENT DENTON COUNTY EMPLOYEES MAY APPLY
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Employment Type
Full-Time
