Fire Inspector #2846 - Emergency Management - Unassigned Division

About the role

Under general direction, manages the operations of the Fire Prevention Bureau, including daily administrative duties such as performing fire code inspections, facilitating and performing public education events, responding to consumer complaints or issues, and preparing and completing a variety of forms, reports, logs, and correspondence. This is a Fair Labor Standards Act exempt position; the employee is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage and is expected to complete assigned work regardless of the number of hours involved.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and assigns work; conducts performance evaluations; maintains a healthy and safe working environment.
• Manages day-to-day departmental activities, including planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standard operating procedures; coordinates activities with other departments; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
• Reviews, analyzes, completes, processes, disseminates, and maintains documentation and records related to incidents and other items; reviews, analyzes, prepares, and completes forms, reports, maintenance records, pre-fire plan drawings, supply orders, accident reports, and other documents; verifies accuracy and completeness of data and makes appropriate corrections.
• Provides expert-level direction, advice, and technical expertise on complex or problem situations.
• Participates in meetings, sessions, seminars, and workshops to receive and convey information.
• Participates in and/or facilitates training sessions and station tours for the public on fire-related topics.
• Receives, responds to, and resolves concerns, issues, and complaints from internal departments, external agencies, citizens, and other interested parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, case law, and Federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles; incident command principles and practices; fire suppression techniques; modern firefighting and rescue principles and tactics; vehicle extrication methods; building structures.
• Knowledge of investigation principles and practices; fire inspection principles; fire behavior; hazardous materials; customer service principles; emergency medical care; and vehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County geography.
• Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate fire service personnel; prioritizing and assigning work; performing incident commander activities.
• Skill in developing and implementing fire prevention and mitigation strategies and tactics; conducting pre-fire planning and fire hydrant inspections; developing and facilitating fire training sessions.
• Skill in identifying and isolating hazardous materials; driving emergency fire and rescue vehicles.
• Skill in conducting investigations; maintaining vehicles, buildings, equipment, and apparatus; reading and interpreting maps and diagrams; reviewing, analyzing, preparing, and maintaining a wide variety of reports, records, forms, and other documents.
• Skill in customer service and effectively representing the office in various settings, circumstances, and situations.
• Skill in managing and overseeing office staff and functions.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software packages.
• Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a high school diploma.
• Two (2) years of direct work experience in Life Safety/Fire Codes Enforcement.
• A valid Tennessee driver’s license with class F endorsement (or equivalent from state of residence).

Certifications

Required:

• Tennessee Code Inspector Certification
• NFPA or IFC Fire Inspector 1 Certification
• Hazardous Materials Operations Level
• Tennessee Emergency Medical Certification at a minimum Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
• Fire Officer I (FO1) Certification — must possess at time of hire or obtain within 18 months of date of hire

Preferred:

• Tennessee Fire Instructor I (FII) Certification
• Fire Officer I (FO1) Certification (preferred at time of hire)

Additional Requirements

• Additional certifications may be required dependent on assignment.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, employees must complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
• This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

Safety & Compliance

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” under TCA 50-9-103(16)(B), Drug-free Workplace Programs. The position is subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following:

• Post-offer pre-employment
• When there is reasonable cause
• After an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident
• On a random basis
• Prior to return to duty after suspension
• As follow-up

Testing is in addition to and subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Employee Handbook.

Physical Requirements

• Work involves risk of bodily harm associated with fire, hazardous materials, and related work situations.
• Must be in good physical condition, able to wear heavy fire protection equipment, lift and carry heavy items and equipment, climb ladders, and work in confined quarters while exposed to extreme heat and flames.
• Potential exposure to harmful chemicals, toxic gases, poisons, biological hazards, and infectious diseases.
• Duties typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• May be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and infectious diseases.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
• May require work on holidays or weekends.
• Irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.