Full-Time Fire Inspector I or II

About the role

Fire Inspector I: Fire Inspector I is the developmental-level classification within the Community Risk Reduction Division. The position performs routine fire and life-safety inspections, code-compliance activities, public education, records management, and related duties while assisting with plan review and fire investigations. Work is performed with increasing independence as the employee develops proficiency in fire-code application, fire protection systems, investigations, and code enforcement. Complex assignments, significant code interpretations, and formal enforcement matters are completed under the guidance of the Deputy Fire Marshal or Fire Marshal.

Fire Inspector II: Fire Inspector II is the advanced technical classification within the Community Risk Reduction Division. The position independently performs complex fire and life-safety inspections, plan reviews, code-enforcement activities, fire protection system inspections, fire investigations, and assigned Community Risk Reduction programs. Serves as a technical resource and mentor while referring significant enforcement actions, disputed code interpretations, and policy matters to the Deputy Fire Marshal or Fire Marshal.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and exemplifies the department's and Layton City's mission, vision, values, and expectations, with an emphasis on accountability, professionalism, customer service, and organizational health.
• Fire Inspections and Code Compliance
• Fire Protection Systems
• Plan Review
• Fire Investigations
• Community Risk Reduction and Public Education
• Records and Program Support
• Operational Support
• Other Duties
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Fire Inspector I: Graduation from high school or equivalent. AND One year of education, specialized training, or experience in fire prevention, fire inspection, code enforcement, the fire service, construction, building safety, public safety, or a closely related field. OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Fire Inspector II: Graduation from high school or equivalent. AND Three years of progressively responsible experience in fire prevention, fire inspection, code enforcement, plan review, fire investigation, or closely related activities. Qualifying experience may be obtained through service as a Fire Inspector I or through equivalent external experience. OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Qualifications

Fire Inspector I – Required:

• Valid Utah Driver License.
• Fire Inspector I certification through IFSAC/Pro Board, the International Code Council, or the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy (must possess at appointment or obtain within 12 months).
• Fire Investigator I certification through the Utah Fire and Rescue Academy, IFSAC/Pro Board, or an approved equivalent (must possess at appointment or obtain within 18 months).
• Completion of NIMS/ICS courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 within 6 months of appointment.
• Maintain required certifications and continuing education.

Fire Inspector II – Required: