Fire Inspector - Fire Marshal's Office - 2 Positions Available

Current Job Opening

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About the Role

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.

Responsibilities

• Conducts fire prevention inspections of new and existing construction, written documentation of the inspections, conduct follow-up fire prevention inspections based on reports.
• Reviews plans to ensure compliance with county and state codes for new construction and progressive inspections.
• Works with and assists local, state, and federal agencies with fire prevention inspections.
• Conducts Annual / State Fire Safety Inspections of state licensed facilities.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years job related experience.
• Strong computer, verbal, and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize own work and ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadline.
• TCFP Inspector, TCFP plans examiner, NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 (Preferred).

Qualifications

• TCFP Structure Fire Fighting (Preferred).
• TCOLE Basic Peace Officer (Preferred).

Skills

• Strong computer, verbal, and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize own work and ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadline.

Benefits

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Pay

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $33.60 - $42.00 hourly based on qualifications

Schedule

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Start Date

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Closing Date

Upon filling 2 positions

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement

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Disability Accommodations

FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.