Temporary Part Time Insepector

Job Description:

Temporary Part Time Insepector

Description

Temporary Part Time Inspector
Albemarle County Fire Rescue
Temporary Part Time
Non-Exempt
Non VRS Eligible, Non-Benefits Eligible

Job Summary/Objective:

The Office of the Fire Marshal Technical Assistant (Inspector/Public Educator/Plans Reviewer) functions as a staff member within the Office of the Fire Marshal who performs equitable and complex application of the Virginia Statewide Fire Code, the Albemarle County Code, and national fire safety standards. This role improves public safety standards and quality of life for all.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Essential Functions:

• Implementation of Office of the Fire Marshal programs to improve fire and life safety, reduce community risk, and increase community resiliency
• Analyze, interpret and apply codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and standards
• Liaison with other organizations, departments, businesses and citizens in the application of codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards.
• Development and administration of community safety and resiliency programs
• Conducts inspections and site visits at commercial, industrial, educational, assembly, and other properties to address complaints or ensure compliance with the codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and standards related to community safety and resiliency
• Prepares reports, documents violations, encourages corrective action, and supports prosecution of violators when necessary
• Provides testimony and presents evidence in cases before a court, local fire code ( technical review board ), or state technical review board
• Assess requests for permits and issue permits as appropriate
• Develop, present, and support public engagement events, community risk reduction, and resiliency events
• Maintains files, records, documents and electronic data
• Participate in community development process, including interpretation of development plans for code compliance, as needed
• Utilize County IT solutions that support Office of the Fire Marshal service delivery
• Other duties as assigned

Competency: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of firefighting strategy, tactics, operations and principles
• Ability to interpret codes, ordinances, regulations, rules and standards
• Knowledge of fire protection and alarm systems
• Knowledge of construction codes, building processes, building materials, community development processes, including site plan approval processes, and permit processes
• Knowledge of fire safety codes, associated materials utilized to enhance safety, community reduction strategies and enhancement of community resiliency
• Knowledge of the properties, transportation, use, storage of hazardous materials and other high risk related materials and operations
• Skills negotiating protective measures, and compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, rules and standards
• Ability to equitably apply laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, rules and standards
• Knowledge of plans review processes, and interpretation of presented plans
• Recognition of alternate solutions that maintain the intent of laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, rules and standards
• Ability to understand and carry out oral, written, electronic and technical instructions
• Maintain good working relationships with other local agencies, organizations, businesses, the public and internally with other units of Albemarle County Fire Rescue
• Knowledge of public engagement and education processes to enhance community risk reduction and resiliency
• Ability to prepare accurate, concise, and comprehensive documentation
• Knowledge and ability to engage in governmental meeting, technical hearing, trial and court proceedings and processes

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent
• Supplemental training in firefighting, fire prevention, community risk reduction, community resiliency, and community engagement
• Minimum of three (3) years of fire service or position related experience
• Valid Virginia’s Driver’s license with a driving record that complies with the Albemarle County and Albemarle County Fire Rescue County vehicle operations policies
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs Hazardous Materials Operations Certification or equivalent eligible for reciprocity by Virginia Department of Fire Programs
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter I certification or equivalent eligible for reciprocity by Virginia Department of Fire Programs
• NFPA 1031 - Fire Inspector certified from a program administered by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs or eligible for reciprocity by Virginia Department of Fire Programs
• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development CORE certification
• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Fire Inspector Certification
• Acknowledgement and execution of a no tobacco use agreement prior to employment
• Maintenance of all required certifications and a valid Virginia Driver’s license that complies with the Albemarle County and Albemarle County Fire Rescue County vehicle operations policies

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• Associate Degree or equivalent in a related field such as fire science, emergency management, planning, or construction operations
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs Firefighter II certification or equivalent eligible for reciprocity by Virginia Department of Fire Programs
• Acted in a fire department driver operator capacity for two years or more
• NFPA 1035 - Public Educator certified from a program administered by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs or eligible for reciprocity by Virginia Department of Fire Programs
• Minimum of five (5) years of fire service or position related experience
• Minimum of three (3) years experience conducting plans reviews

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Work is performed in the field and in the office setting
• Frequent walking over rough terrain and in a variety of weather conditions is required
• Occasional night and weekend duties could occur
• Frequent day and night driving in varied weather conditions and over a variety of terrains is required
• Exposure to physical stress, fire, and hazardous conditions could occur
• Regular contact with various internal and external governmental agencies, civic associations, volunteer organizations and the public

Remote Work:

This position is not eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule

Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position is $15.60 - $25.00 per hour. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. This is a temporary, part-time, FLSA non-exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy, §P-60.

Deadline for Applications:
Position open until April 7, 2025.

Albemarle County Core Values:

Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the County’s Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through:

• Community: We expect diversity, equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission
• Integrity: We value our customers and co-workers by always providing honest and fair treatment
• Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change
• Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human, and financial resources respectfully and responsibly
• Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth