Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Fire Plans Examiner Senior

Seiu_White_Collar

CCG42

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

S10

Hourly

$31.51

$41.75

$51.98

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs fire safety review of designs for buildings, tenant occupancies, and project sites to ensure new construction and/or renovations of structures comply with all pertinent federal, state, and local codes and ordinances, regulations, and statutes. Collaborates well with designers in providing recommendations or resolutions related to code compliance. May perform lead or limited supervisory duties as directed. May perform other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate supplemented with college or technical courses in fire safety, inspection, plan review, or closely related field and six (6) years experience as a Fire Plans Examiner; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Must possess valid Fire Safety Inspector II certification or equivalent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) training and technical experience. Experience working as a team leader or supervisor desired.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Examines and approves blueprints, building plans, and specifications of residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local fire codes, ordinances, and statutes, particularly the Uniform Fire Codes of the State Fire Marshal.

May drive to sites to review structures and development to ensure compliance with specification and appropriate access for water utilities, firefighting capability and related fire safety matters.

Consults with developers, contractors, and property owners to discuss compliance issues; interprets regulations and recommends corrections or modifications necessary for conformance with applicable codes; identifies and researches issues or unique circumstances to provide alternatives and make appropriate recommendations.

Performs field inspections to determine compliance with approved plans, and this requires traveling to construction site; provides technical assistance to other inspectors as necessary.

Maintains accurate records; prepares technical reports as required; operates personal computer and other office equipment; attends meetings and stay abreast of new developments.

Provides information and assistance at the counter to developers, architects, property owners, and the general public concerning fire safety requirements, practices, and related matters.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of fire safety local, state, and federal requirements, codes, standards, and related regulations, and ability to enforce requirements in a tactful manner.

Skill with providing quality customer services including awareness of customer needs and satisfaction.

Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints, plans, drawings, construction documents, specifications and compare them with construction in progress.

Ability to perform inspection and visually detect poor work quality, inferior materials, and hazards in order to enforce regulations and standards.

Ability to prioritize and manage own time effectively.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, as well as to understand others and respond appropriately to questions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work including contractors, engineers, architects, property owners, and the public in general.

Physical ability to maneuver heavy plan documents and books, and to perform inspection work which requires driving off site, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing.