The purpose of this classification is to ensure fire and life safety compliance within commercial, residential, and multi-residential buildings in accordance with State and local regulations. This role also investigates the cause and origin of fires and assists with ensuring corrections of violations noted by the Fire Marshal or Assistant Fire Marshals.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Conducts fire and life safety re-inspections and photographs fire scenes and violations.

Provides follow-up information to the Operations division based on conditions observed during re-inspections.

Investigates fire origin and cause, and prepares investigation reports.

Audits work activities of contracted workers, including contracted building inspectors, and monitors compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

Coordinates the scheduling of field inspections by contract inspectors and ensures uniformity of inspection procedures and code interpretation.

Provides guidance and training to community service workers, interns, and other personnel.

Reviews building plans, specifications, and related documents for site inspections.

Performs daily inspections of residential and commercial buildings, including fire safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for compliance with relevant codes and ordinances.

Interprets and enforces adopted building, fire prevention, and life safety codes.

Receives inspection requests, plans inspection schedules, and ensures timely completion.

Investigates complaints regarding defective construction or unsafe buildings.

Prepares reports and maintains accurate records of inspection activities.

Communicates inspection results, corrective actions, and recommendations to contractors, owners, and other stakeholders.

Operates various inspection tools, including digital cameras, meters, and testing equipment.

Participates in public education events, presenting information on fire prevention and safety.

Assists with the implementation of policies and procedures related to fire inspections and enforcement.

Provides direction, guidance, and assistance to contracted workers, construction interns, co-workers, community service workers, and other workers.

Troubleshoots problem situations and provides technical expertise on difficult/unusual situations.

Plans daily inspection schedules and travel routes to achieve maximum efficiency.

Performs administrative tasks, including providing budgetary input, forecasting future projects, and assisting with the development and adoption of model codes.

Implements policies and procedures on behalf of the Building Official and Chief Building Inspector and assists with the development and implementation of policies/procedures related to contracted inspector programs.

Coordinates inspection activities with other departments, inspectors, plan reviewers, contractors, and utility companies to resolve problems and ensure compliance.

Provides information and technical assistance concerning inspection activities, code requirements, and code interpretation. Responds to questions or complaints concerning code violations.

Monitors and tracks the status of failed inspections and conducts follow-up inspections as appropriate.

Conducts research of codes, laws, policies, and other resources to support inspection activities.

Prepares and completes various forms, reports, and correspondence related to inspection activities, including correction notices, stop work orders, and damage assessment reports.

Utilizes computer systems to enter, retrieve, and review data related to inspection activities and maintains documentation.

Operates various equipment and tools associated with inspection activities, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Communicates with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate work activities and resolve issues.

Attends job site construction meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as necessary.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and standards through professional development and continuing education.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, entering data into computer, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail, or maintaining/refueling motor vehicle.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or equivalent, or vocational/technical degree.

State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I certification.

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be considered as a substitute for the experience requirement.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from the date of employment.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and
percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds); may occasionally involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-75 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature extremes, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, or ladders/heights.

The Town of Jupiter, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.