Fire Inspector I

General Description of Duties **Position subject to close at any time** NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform professional, administrative, and investigative work involving the Departments fire inspection and plans review activities.
Employee functions at a journey level and is responsible for performing fire inspections of private and commercial buildings and reviewing and evaluating construction plans, fire protection systems, and building designs to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local Fire and Life Safety Codes and regulations.
Employee works in accordance with directives received from superior, however, is expected to exercise considerable independence and initiative.
Position requires continuous contact with citizens, vendors, and employees throughout the organization.
Essential Job Functions The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.
It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.
The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Performs routine and periodic patrols and technical fire inspections of new and existing structures within the County to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local Fire codes; inspects projects for defects, omissions, violations and other departures from correct procedure.
Coordinates and performs assigned fire safety plan review operations in support of departmental goals and objectives; coordinates activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Investigates complaints of fire safety hazards which are reported.
Reports violations, issues and explains notices of non-compliance for violations and hazardous conditions.
Receives and reviews drawings and plan applications for fire system permits to ensure code compliance.
Conducts research and utilizes available references to evaluate Fire Code issues.
Interprets legal requirements and recommends compliance procedures to contractors, craft workers, and owners.
Provides assistance regarding specific matters within identified areas of expertise; develops guidelines and handouts to improve completeness of drawing submittals for plans review.
Assists in the organization, maintenance, and research of permit files.
Attends workshops, seminars, or conferences as directed.
Assists with public education efforts; answers complaints; advises and instructs owners, occupants, contractors, architects, and engineers on fire safety methods and in the removal of fire hazards in accordance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
Performs final new construction fire inspections of work upon completion; signs permit providing final approval of work ensuring structures and property are safe to inhabit.
Participates in promoting fire prevention and safety education throughout the County.
Performs a variety of critical record keeping duties; manages and maintains department record keeping and filing systems relevant materials appropriate to assigned unit; provides written documentation of all duties performed.
Maintains open communication with superiors, other organizations, and the general public for dissemination of information and the enforcement of all local, State and Federal fire codes and regulations.
Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One (1) year experience in fire inspections and/or fire plans review (Preferred).
Certifications/Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to analytically and objectively inspect new and existing structures and facilities for compliance with all Federal, State and local Fire and Life Safety codes.
Ability to analytically and objectively investigate fire scenes; ability to prepare clear and detailed reports based on results.
Ability to analytically and objectively review and evaluate construction drawings and plan applications for fire safety to ensure code compliance with all Federal, State and local Fire and Life Safety codes.
Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards.
Considerable knowledge of pre-established City, County and State policies and procedures applicable to the work.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with all levels of management, employees, other departments, officials and the general public for dissemination of information and the enforcement of all local, State and Federal fire codes and regulations; skill in the principles and techniques of customer service skills.
Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
Ability to operate basic office equipment e.
g.
, computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
Skill in reading, updating and maintaining various records and files; skill in complex administrative support functions, e.
g.
, records maintenance, data analysis, reports processing, documentation proofing.
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS: Physical Demand: Medium 50 pounds maximum lifting.
Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs.
If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing/sitting.
If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.
Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
Good eye sight for production or safety of self and others.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work.
Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.
Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit the needs of our employees and their families.
Following is a snapshot of our core benefits.
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee.
In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.
Department Heads are eligible for Medical and Dental insurance coverage on the first date of employment.
Group Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Coverage Deductions Per Paycheck (26 Paychecks) Employee Employee + 1 Family Health-HRA Base $0.
00 $102.
38 $159.
25 Health-HRA Buy-Up $31.
57 $138.
89 $216.
06 Dental Base $0.
00 $11.
99 $22.
08 Dental Buy-Up $3.
16 $18.
14 $30.
75 Vision $3.
42 $6.
84 $9.
15 Short-Term Disability $0.
00 N/A N/A Long-Term Disability $0.
00 N/A N/A County’s Contribution to the Medical Plan: Coverage Tier Annual Contribution HRA Base Employee $9,807.
72 HRA Base Emp+1 $15,091.
96 HRA Base Family $22,921.
08 Coverage Tier Annual Contribution HRA Buy-Up Employee $9,436.
70 HRA Buy-Up Emp+1 $14,952.
34 HRA Buy-Up Family $22,703.
72 Medical Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): The County contributes $500 per employee or $1,000 for employee plus dependents, for medical and prescription-related expenses.
State-of-the-Art Employee Wellness Center: The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents.
The Employee Wellness Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite.
Services at the Wellness Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
Employees who are enrolled on the County’s Medical plan have access to the Employee Wellness Center on day one of employment.
The Wellness Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.
Basic Life Insurance Policy: At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee’s annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars.
Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability: At no cost to the employee.
The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee’s weekly base salary.
The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System: This benefit cannot be easily matched by a traditional 401k plan.
Current County contributions are:• Regular Class - 11.
91%• Special Risk - 27.
83%• Senior Management - 31.
57%The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans — the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan.
Both plans are subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution.
457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.
Employee Wellness Program promotes various activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health.
Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $20.
00 per month.
Vacation and Sick Leave accruals as follows: Vacation Accruals Per Month 1 month to 5 years 8 hours 5 years and 1 month to 10 years 10 hours 10 years and 1 month to 15 years 12 hours 15 years and 1 month to 20 years 13.
34 hours 20 years and over 16.
66 hours Sick Leave Accruals Per Month Full-time Employees 8 hours Part-time Employees 4 hours 11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee) New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr.
Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving-Day After Christmas Eve Christmas Day Paid Bereavement Leave: Up to three (3) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are less than 200 miles from Kissimmee and up to five (5) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are more than 200 miles from Kissimmee.
40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per Calendar Year, for degree-seeking employees.
The degree must be related to the employee’s position.
Employee Recognition Program: Monetary rewards are available.
Sick Leave Bank: Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical-related event, with up to 240 hours, per fiscal year.
Enrollment required.