Fire Inspector Technician - Fire Marshal's Office presso Cobb County Government, GA

About the Department

The purpose of this classification is to enforce fire prevention and life safety codes of the State of Georgia and Cobb County by performing routine building inspections and code enforcement activities.

Position Duties

Functions in an entry-level capacity through on-the-job-training and participation in in-house and related training to learn and master the essential functions of fire and life safety codes inspection.

Performs inspection of single use existing commercial and residential building premises and building structures for fire hazards and conformance with County fire codes.

Interprets various laws, ordinances, and regulations in enforcing safety regulations and fire prevention codes in accordance with national, state and county standards.

Advises and instructs owners and occupants of buildings in fire prevention methods in the removal of fire hazards, and makes recommendations for reducing potential hazards.

Conducts code enforcement activities: investigates complaints of unsafe conditions of construction or occupancy or other complaints; identifies code violations and determines required corrective action; meets with property, business owners and other individuals to discuss violations; issues code compliance notices and official correction notices to inform violators of discrepancies and compliance deadlines; testifies in court as needed; and performs follow-up site inspections as needed.

May perform the functions of a firefighter in support of the department's objective and mission as directed: and may respond to emergency scenes.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three years of experience in fire prevention and suppression functions.

State of Georgia Firefighter Certification or the equivalent certification from another state is preferred.

State of Georgia Emergency Medical Technician or the equivalent certification from another state is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License

Other Qualifications

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or bright/dim lights.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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