Part-Time Fire Inspector

The Part-Time Fire Inspector is responsible for technical, and administrative work in Fire/Life Safety Code inspection and compliance for the Village of Key Biscayne Fire Rescue Department. Technical and professional level inspection work. Includes inspecting new and existing buildings for fire and life safety hazards in compliance with local, state, and nationally accepted standards. Work involves considerable public contact in the performance of duties, while determining compliance with applicable fire and life safety laws and ordinances. This employee must be able to interact and communicate effectively in both written and verbal form. The work is performed under general direction with considerable latitude in decision making, initiative and leadership within the framework of established policies and procedures. Employee works under the general supervision of the Fire Marshal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must meet the requirements for a building inspector as stipulated under the Miami Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals, State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, and the Florida Statutes, as applicable, be certified as a Fire Safety Inspector. High school diploma or Completion of required state and local fire safety training State of Florida Fire Inspector Valid Florida Driver's

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops, implements, and manages fire prevention programs. Conducts annual inspections and enforces the Florida fire prevention code. Recommends, advises, and confers with engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and/or tenants verbally and by correspondence regarding code compliance Keeps records and prepares reports. Performs other related tasks as required by the Fire Chief and/or Fire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of local safety laws, codes, and Knowledge of building construction and materials as related to firefighting and fire prevention. Ability to prepare and maintain clear and complete records and to write Ability to be firm in requiring remedy of code violations regarding fire and fire prevention. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners and business individuals, with other employees, and with the general public, and to deal with public relations problems effectively, courteously, and Ability to supervise the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high Ability to navigate within computer software Must know Windows Operating System.

POSITION TYPE: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested and qualified applicants should submit cover letter, resume to: Michelle Mencia, Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief, Village of Key Biscayne Fire Rescue via E-mail: hiringfiredept@keybiscayne.fl.gov

Salary: $26.00 – 40.00/Hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled