Fire Prevention Inspector 5122
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is responsible for basic fire
code inspections of existing multiple family residential, commercial and/or
industrial properties for current fire hazards and the issuance of
recommendations for the correction of such hazards. Regular inspections are made independently on
assignment from an administrative superior, who advises the employee if
problems arise on the more difficult inspection cases. The work differs from that of a Fire Marshal I
because it does not include responding to hazardous materials incidents,
recommending building evacuation procedures, investigating the causes of fires,
or assisting with fire safety programs. Work
is reviewed in progress and upon completion by means of observation, written
reports and frequent discussions with superiors. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Conducts basic inspections of existing multiple family residential,
commercial, and/or industrial properties for existing fire hazards such as
inadequate wiring, blocked/locked fire exits, collection of rubbish and/or
flammable materials, and inadequate fire extinguishing/detection equipment;
Conducts inspections to identify compliance and violation
of existing codes, ordinances and fire prevention laws;
Issues recommendations for the correction of fire
hazards;
May respond to basic complaints of fire hazards;
Reinspects the premises where violations were discovered
to ensure their correction;
Climbs ladders and uses tools to access ceilings, roofs
or other concealed spaces for inspection;
Issues notices of violations of the fire prevention
codes, ordinances and other laws pertaining to fire prevention;
Maintains records and issues reports of inspections;
Keeps informed about the latest fire prevention methods
and regulations through training and code research.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of modern fire prevention techniques and
of typical sources of fire hazards; some knowledge of the laws, rules, and
regulations governing fire safety, fire fighting, fire prevention and
detection; some knowledge of the modern developments and current literature
available and sources of information pertaining to the fields of fire safety,
fire prevention and fire protection; knowledge of methods used for
investigation of hazardous conditions; ability to explain pertinent provisions
of laws and regulations to property owners, municipal officials and the public,
and to enforce fire safety laws with fairness, tact and impartiality; ability
to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to
keeps simple records and reports; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
(A) Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with an Associate’s Degree in fire
science; or,
(B) Possession
of a certificate in the field of fire science from a college or university with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, and one (1)
year of experience as either a paid or volunteer member of a fire department
actively involved in fire fighting, fire prevention and fire safety; or,
(C) Graduation
from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma and two (2) years of experience as either a paid or volunteer member of
a fire department actively involved in fire fighting, fire prevention and fire
safety;
(D) An
equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of
(A), (B) and (C).
NECESSARY
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
1. At the time of appointment and
during employment in this title, candidates will be required to possess a valid
license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
2. All employees hired after
January 1, 1985 must successfully complete the required basic training program
entitled Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Personnel that will qualify an individual
for certification as a Code Compliance Technician (Fire Inspector). This program has been established by the
State of
03/27/12
Competitive
Review 7/23/15