The City of Pearland Fire Department is Hiring Fire Inspector/Investigator
The City of Pearland Fire Department is looking for a high performing detail-oriented individual to work as a Fire Inspector/Investigator in their fast-growing Pearland Fire Department.
Fire Inspector/Investigator is responsible for inspections of new and existing facilities to ensure compliance with various applicable laws and ordinances, performs arson and fire investigations, report writing, performs plan reviews of facilities, participates in public relation events, educational activities related to fire prevention and performs related work as assigned.
The successful candidate will be a positive individual with an intuitive personality that is professionally adept to working in a multifaceted environment. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, well organized, flexible and acts with independence and with sound judgement.
The ideal Fire Inspector/Investigator is driven by the need to ensure that every inspection and investigation is conducted thoroughly and with the highest integrity. You understand the big-picture impact of your decisions and is confident in your ability to explore and stay abreast of industry standards and trends related to fire inspections and investigations.
THE POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Inspector/Investigator is responsible for inspections of new and existing facilities to ensure compliance with various applicable laws and ordinances, performs arson and fire investigations, report writing, performs plan reviews of facilities, participates in public relation events, educational activities related to fire prevention and performs related work as assigned. Basic -to intermediate computer skills.
Essential Functions:
Performs fire inspections of new and existing facilities to ensure compliance with various laws and ordinances.
Meets with contractors as needed to discuss projects under construction.
Performs plan reviews of facilities being proposed in the City to ensure they meet the requirements as adopted by the City.
Performs fire and arson investigations.
Performs investigations related to professional standards.
Enforces environmental crimes.
Ensures evidence is secure related to investigations
Enforces federal, state, and local laws and codes.
Performs fire prevention education.
Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in fire science or closely related field.
Requires one year firefighting, investigation, or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
TCOLE Basic Peace Officer Certification -Preferred
TCFP Fire Inspector Certification
TCFP Fire Investigator Certification
ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
TCFP Basic Structural Fire Fighter
TXDSHS EMT-Basic
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Interviews will be held on November 22, 2021
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