Fire Inspector II

Description

This is a continuously open internal promotional opportunity for current City of Reno Fire Inspector I’s who meet the minimum qualifications to be promoted.

Qualified promotional candidates will be added to the established eligible list with promotional opportunities available at the department’s discretion or as vacancies occur. Starting salary for this position will be $83,156.72 annually, which is step one of the current pay plan and subject to change without notice.

Examples of Essential Functions

Summary of Position
Fire Inspector II’s perform the full range of fire prevention duties, under general supervision with minimal instruction or assistance.

• Inspects for compliance with codes and regulations to identify, report, and eliminate fire hazards and hazardous material threats related to fire and life safety for industrial, commercial, institutional, residential, public assembly areas, and other properties.
• Inspects businesses prior to issuance of a business license; identifies unsafe fire hazard practices or conditions and develops corrective recommendations.
• Reviews, evaluates, and approves plans for buildings, sites, street emergency vehicle access, fire hydrant locations, and fire protection systems pertaining to fire, building and life safety codes.
• Evaluates fire alarm systems, automated fire extinguishing systems, building exiting systems, and storage methods for explosives and combustible materials.
• Discusses plan review requirements and related design criteria for various occupancy types and industrial processes for code compliance and departmental procedures with architects, engineers, developers, and property owners.
• Investigates complaints regarding fire and life safety hazards and conducts inspections of existing buildings or structures to determine if hazardous or illegal conditions exist; documents code violations; recommends modifications to rectify violations and ensures code conformance.
• Investigates structure and wildland fire origin and cause.
• Gather evidence, conduct witness interviews, question suspects, and make arrests regarding arson fires.
• Issues citations to compel compliance with relevant codes and regulations to safeguard life and property from fire.
• Prepares reports and maintains records regarding inspections, fire losses, fire causes, and other relevant information using an electronic database and office software.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from citizens related to fire codes, laws, policies, and fire and life safety concerns.
• Instructs property owners, occupants, and the general public regarding the removal of fire hazards; fire safety and prevention methods.
• Recommends, prepares, and updates codes, standards, policies and procedures, and implements as directed to improve operational effectiveness.
• Develops and delivers training programs in code application, interpretation and administrative procedures.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on a variety of fire safety, prevention, protection, inspection, and public information and education topics to various organizations, schools, and the general public.
• Serves as liaison on behalf of the Reno Fire Prevention Division with various jurisdictions, state, federal government agencies, community organizations, and groups.
• Coordinates the integration of fire prevention objectives, through an established chain of command, with all fire department services and programs.
• Assists with instruction of Fire Prevention Inspector I staff in fire prevention inspection methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Remains current with changes in local and state fire and related codes.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates are required to meet the minimum qualifications at the time of application.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

• Two years as a Fire Inspector I with the Reno Fire Department

License and Certification:

• Valid driver’s license
• The following current certifications from a nationally recognized certification board i.e. ICC, NFPA, DOD, IFSAV
  • Fire Inspector I
  • Fire Inspector II
  • Plans Examiner

Supplemental Information

To Apply:
You need to submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at www.reno.gov/jobs once you have met all of the minimum qualifications. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.

Examination Process:
Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications must pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consists of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) weighted at 100%.

T&E Evaluation Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
• Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.

Notification:
Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified.

Testing Accommodation:
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability and will be requesting an accommodation, that request must be made to the Chief Examiner no later than the closing date of this announcement.

Appointment and Certification:
Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.

Questions and Updates:
Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223.

The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.