Fire Inspector

Introduction

The Scottsdale Fire Department mission statement is, "WE CARE FOR YOU". This mission statement is the foundation for how we treat our employees as well as our customers. The Scottsdale Fire Department prides itself on providing the highest level of customer service and as a result is highly valued by our community. The Scottsdale Fire Department is looking for someone to join their dynamic and dedicated fire and life safety team. The right person is someone who is passionate about making the community of Scottsdale a safer place; someone who is collaborative; dedicated to excellence in service; and enjoys challenges and a demanding, dynamic work environment. This person will perform professional level inspections of a wide variety of construction projects and existing occupancies to ensure compliance with city adopted codes, legal requirements and national standards. This person will also conduct fire origin and cause investigations as part of the Scottsdale Fire Investigation Task Force. This person will work alongside other fire inspectors, plans examiners, and multiple other city departments.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $44.53/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in International Code Council (ICC), preferably International Fire Code (IFC) code, application, or enforcement.

Licensing, Credentials and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Certification from the ICC in the current city adopted version of the IFC is required within 12 months of hire date.
• Completion of the National Fire Academy Fire Investigation Classes, or the Arizona Arson Investigation series I and II certification is required within 12 months of hire date.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Conducts fire safety inspections of existing facilities and new construction for conformance with city fire and building codes and regulations and with national standards.
• Documents violations of laws, ordinances and safety hazards and communicates with the customer for resolution of the violations.
• Interprets and explains fire codes and regulations.
• Conducts inspection and acceptance tests for efficiency of fire protection systems and equipment, automatic fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems and associated devices.
• Investigates fire incidents for origin and cause, which can include activities such as evidence collection and preservation, detailed report writing and possible court testimony as needed.
• Operates city vehicles to off-site locations.
• Attends continuing education classes as required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Climb ladders or steps while performing inspections.
• Do considerable walking, climbing, bending, stooping, lifting (up to 50 pounds when checking fire extinguishers), looking overhead, and/or working in small/cramped areas. Use small hand tools (pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) while performing inspection duties.
• Use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) while performing tasks in environments that may be immediately dangerous to life.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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