Fire Code InspectorSeeking an experienced individual to join the Elgin Fire Department at the City of Elgin as a Fire Code Inspector. Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of the fire and life safety codes and standards as adopted by the City of Elgin. Candidates should also possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to cooperate with and coordinate activities with internal departments and outside agencies on matters related to building code, fire code and life safety code compliance issues.The Fire Code Inspector operates as a member of the Fire Prevention Bureau and operates under the direction of the Fire Code Official and Fire Chief.The Fire Code Inspector is responsible for conducting a thorough and professional inspection of buildings, structures, facilities, sites, and/or suppression systems located within the jurisdiction of the Elgin Fire Department.The Fire Code Inspector must possess strong verbal and written communication skills; display the ability to cooperate with and coordinate activities with outside agencies assisting in the matters related to building code, fire code, and life safety code compliance issues; identify fire code related violations, deficiencies, or discrepancies in design, installation, or existing conditions at the time of inspectionCreate a written record detailing the issues found at the time of inspection and documentation of all actions necessary to gain compliance.This role requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the fire and life safety codes and standards as adopted by the City of Elgin.Duties include:Inspect and evaluate a building or facility for fire code and life safety code concerns/violationsEvaluates the fire protection systems and equipment that are provided for life safety and property protection within a structureEvaluate the egress elements of a structure and ensure the means of egress are provided for and located in accordance with the applicable code and standard requirementsInspect and evaluate a structure for code compliance related to storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials; and the processes or operations utilizing hazardous materialsVerify compliance with construction documents so that life safety systems and building service equipment are installed, inspected, and tested to perform in accordance with the code requirements and related engineering documentationConduct and document water flow testing results for fire hydrants located within the City of ElginPursue legal action regarding non compliant buildings, facilities, and structures; including but not limited to the issuance of citations and the initiation and pursuit of court action to ensure compliance with fire and life safety code violationsWorking at night, on weekends and on holidays with advanced noticeWorking inside and outside environmental conditionsAbility to climb multiple flights of stairs, ladders, and unstable surfaces, bending, traversing through numerous types of occupanciesPerforms related tasks as assignedMust have knowledge of City of Elgin fire and building codes and other ordinances, standards and regulations relating to fire safety, life safety, and building constructionMust understand and interpret Local, State, and National statutes, standards, and regulations related to fire code inspections, life safety code inspections, and building code inspections; permit requirements for the City of Elgin as adopted in local ordinance; plan review requirements for the City of Elgin as adopted in local ordinance occupancy classification types, the fire hazards present in various occupancies, and the occupant load factors relating to various occupancy classifications and usage; basic report writing techniques including English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammarMust be able to recognize and identify fire hazards and life safety violations within a structure, building, or facility; properly comprehend, interpret, and apply codes, standards, and other legal requirements related to fire inspections; portray an image of integrity, professionalism, and competency through written and verbal communication skills; complete and maintain the educational and training requirements as established for the assignment by the Assistant Fire Code Official, Fire Chief, City of Elgin or other local, State, or Federal mandates; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formMust be able to identify and solve problems; control situations involving irate and emotionally distraught persons; respond to and make decisions under stress of emergency and confrontation; make a written record of observations and actions taken; use a computer to enter and retrieve information. Train other fire personnel in the inspection process; quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought forth by rapidly changing information and technologyMust have general office record keeping and filing methodsMust be able to safely drive assigned city vehicles to areas of assignmentMust be able to work with various electronic platforms as they relate to plan reviews, inspections, record keeping, report writing, training, email and other business solutionsREQUIREMENTS include:• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Illinois• Must meet and maintain all departmental and state training and certification requirements for the position• Must possess Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Inspector 1 certification, ICC Inspector 1 certification or NFPA Inspector 1 certificationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Certified Basic & Advanced Fire Prevention OfficerIllinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector certification.ICC Inspector 2 certification or NFPA Inspector 2 certificationBilingual ability is desired but not required.
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