Fire Inspector I Town of Apex, NC

•3.0 Apex, NC Job Details Part-time | Seasonal | Full-time $71,491.89

•$87,581.31 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid parental leave Caregiver leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Bereavement leave Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications National Incident Management System Introduction (NIMS-700) High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of: Fire Inspector

I ABOUT THIS POSITION

EXPECTED

HIRING RANGE

$71,491.89

•87,581.31 WORK

LOCATION

315 West Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE

: Monday

•Friday, 8am

•5pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE

open until filled

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

An employee in this class performs regular fire inspections of commercial and retail establishments, schools, and residences as required under State laws and Town ordinances. Considerable public contact requires that the employee exhibit tact and diplomacy in seeking compliance with fire laws, codes, rules and regulations. The employee is subject to hazards associated with fire inspection, administrative, and firefighting work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold and hot weather, and exposure to various hazards such as high heat, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working in high places. Employee is also exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens, may be required to wear a respirator and work in close quarters. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fire Marshal and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and written reports concerning the quality and effectiveness of work performed. This position reports to the Fire Marshal. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS

Conducts fire inspections of businesses, commercial buildings, schools, day care centers, nursing homes and places of public assembly for existing or potential fire hazards; enforces fire section of state building code and NFPA codes. Schedules and supervises annual fire inspections; conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that deficient conditions are corrected; prepares and submits reports of deficiencies; issues civil penalties for noncompliance when appropriate. Answers questions from private citizens, contractors and builders; researches manuals and code books for solutions and responses to violations; responds to complaints. Conducts fire prevention education programs, lectures and demonstrations upon request. Maintains accurate inspection records; enters inspection information in computer. Reviews construction plans for new buildings and performs code compliance inspections during the construction process as needed to assist the Town Fire Marshal. Performs the duties of a firefighter on major fire calls when directed to respond Performs related duties as required.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

High school diploma or GED, Less than 1 year of experience Possess IFSAC/Pro-Board or approved certifications of completion for or have reciprocity documentation for: Firefighter II Hazardous Materials Operations NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 Fire Inspector I Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license Preferred Qualifications Life Safety Educator I Child Passenger Safety Seat Tech.

NIMS 300 WHO WE ARE

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department

•with the support and confidence of Town leadership

•is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

WHAT WE OFFER

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including: Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required) Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS) Traditional sick and vacation leave 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation) 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave Bereavement leave 13 paid holidays Longevity Pay Tuition assistance Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process. The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.