FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR I
Recruitment #20-000795-0001
Department | MSP Fire Prevention Commission and Fire Marshal |
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Date Opened | 2/25/2020 11:30:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 3/10/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $18.52 /hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Pamela Harvey |
Work Location |
Washington County
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Introduction
GRADE
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Conducts on site fire safety
inspections/surveys of new and existing homes used for family day care, foster
care, project care, or adoption and new and existing structures used for child
care centers. Ensure follow- up inspections are conducted to ensure noted
violations are corrected.
Determines operation readiness of
new and existing fixed fire suppression systems, existing fire detection and
alarm systems, and existing portable fire extinguishers in home and structures
subject to on-site fire safety inspections/surveys.
Investigate fire code
complaints. Records the information and follows through until the
complaint is resolved.
Verifies code compliance for
storage, handling and use of hazardous materials, flammable and combustible
liquids and gases to prevent fire hazards.
Attends training seminars to
maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire codes and regulations, fire protection
systems technologies, and agency policies and procedures.
Conducts training seminars and
lectures to care providers and clients to provide information on fire
prevention and life safety activities, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector
technology, use of fire extinguishers, and other miscellaneous topics relevant
to their needs.
Distributes fire prevention
material alerts, news releases regarding fire prevention or consumer product
safety recalls, or information regarding changes in laws and regulations that
may affect the home or facility operations.
Testifies at legal proceedings
and Fire Prevention Commission meetings regarding disputes over inspections and
fire code violations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: None
Note:
1. Experience inspecting buildings and other places of public assembly for compliance with fire prevention and safety laws, codes and regulations may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Firefighter classifications or Firefighter specialty codes in the fire inspection field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees are assigned duties in a given service area of the State.
2. Candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.
3. Employees in this classification must successfully meet the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1031) for Fire Safety Inspector I prior to completion of the probationary period.
4. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure
that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you
meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Resumes will not be
accepted in lieu of completing the application. All information concerning your
qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Information
submitted after this date will not be considered. Successful candidates
will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on
the employment (eligible) list for one year.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one
file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL
required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts,
resumes, etc.) as one file
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application
via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.
Completed applications, required documentation and any required
addendums may be mailed to:
Office of the State Fire Marshal
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
ATTN: Pamela Harvey
Questions or concerns regarding this recruitment may be sent to
the following e-mail address:
pamela.harvey@maryland.gov
It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all
applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to
provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and
expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability,
national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual
orientation or any other protected status.