PLAN REVIEWER/FIRE INSPECTOR

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, conduct fire prevention inspections and investigate fire cause and origin. Conduct fire safety educational programs and other related activities. Review fire detection and suppression plans for acceptance. Work on-call duty as needed. Perform other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Enforce fire safety laws and regulations. Plan review of all life and fire safety systems.  Respond to requests for technical assistance, as needed, from architects, engineers, and developers on code criteria. Schedule, coordinate and complete the inspection and acceptance testing of life and fire safety systems. Conduct fire prevention inspections to detect and correct fire hazards and deviations from fire safety requirements. Assist in investigation of all fires to determine origin and cause. Investigate complaints related to fire hazards and fire regulations. Evaluate and make recommendations on requests for variances to the International Fire Code and local ordinances pertaining to fire safety. Maintain accurate records and reports. Communicate courteously and effectively with the public, officials, and other City employees. Read, write, and converse effectively in the English language. Write, by hand and electronically, fire inspection forms, offense reports, and other miscellaneous forms utilized by the department. Display good decision-making abilities. Demonstrate proficiency with approved firearm if certified as a Peace Officer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Maintain acceptable physical fitness level. Hear and see at a level to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the job. Use computer for word processing, report generation, e-mail, data entry, data retrieval, and records. Work on-call duty as needed. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Keep assigned work areas safe and neat.