Description

The Fire Inspector I performs fire inspections and related duties under the general supervision of the Inspection Services Program Manager, and fire investigation duties under the general supervision of the Assistant Fire Marshal - Fire Investigations. This position works as part of the larger Inspection Services team to support the Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction Division’s (FPCRR) goals and objectives. Fire inspection duties include but are not limited to new and existing occupancies, conditions or installations that require an operational permit, and complaint-driven inquiries to ensure fire code compliance. Under guidance, the Fire Inspector I routinely conducts research and interprets fire code requirements, supporting ICC codes, applicable NFPA standards, and other pertinent laws and regulations that apply to PFA’s jurisdiction. The Fire Inspector I is responsible for building effective relationships with businesses, property management representatives, servicing contractors, other regulatory partners, and both internal and external stakeholders. This position may at times assist the Technical Services Program with inspections or final acceptance testing of new construction and fire protection systems related to new construction. This position will require ICC, IAAI, and Colorado certificates to be acquired and maintained as a job duty.

Requirements

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Associates degree or higher in fire science, fire prevention, fire protection engineering, architecture, building sciences, occupational safety, or related field is desired.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience:
  • Experience in building construction, knowledge of fire protection systems, or occupational safety is desired.
  • Experience in complimentary fire prevention duties such as firefighting, fire investigation, fire and life-safety education, fire systems plan review, or similar is desired.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  *Required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment with PFA
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Obtain within 6 months of hire:
    • Heartsaver CPR certification
  • Obtain within 1 year of hire:
    • International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I
    • Certified with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control (DFPC) as a Fire Inspector I
    • IAAI-FIT fire investigation certification
  • ICS 100 and 200 are desired