Fire Inspector

Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team! Come join our family!

Summary

This position performs technical and clerical tasks in fire inspection, prevention, and public education; including responsibility for field enforcement of local and state fire safety codes and laws and ordinances. Work involves considerable public contact and requires the ability to deal with public relations issues in a professional, tactful and courteous manner.

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes periodic inspections of public places for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; orders corrections of hazardous conditions, as directed
• Prepares and updates pre-fire plans of existing and new structures/occupancies
• Conducts inspections on new businesses that are applying for an occupational license
• Follows policies, procedures and standards for efficient and effective operation and maintenance of department operations
• Prepares and maintains necessary operating records; retains all information for future reference
• Maintains effective working relationships with businesses and the public
• Consults with the Assistant Fire Marshal on all fire and life safety related issues
• Executes and facilitates presentations for seminars and classes in conjunction with committees, associations, schools, hospitals, businesses and other institutional buildings
• Coordinates, develops, and implements Fire Prevention and assist Public Education Programs
• Executes and facilitates presentations for seminars and classes in conjunction with committees, associations, schools, hospitals, businesses and other institutional buildings
• Reviews all fire and life safety reports to include reports associated with fire alarms, fire sprinklers, fire suppression systems, generators, fire pumps, and emergency fire plans, ensuring compliance with national and state codes and ordinances
• Conducts Fire Plan review for construction purposes
• Conducts construction inspections for compliance with the most current versions of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and Florida Building Code
• Answers letters of inquiry and talks with visitors
• Performs any other related work as required or assigned

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• Serves as a member of various city committees and associations, as assigned
• Represents the City at meetings when requested

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required, and
• Must possess and maintain the Florida State Fire Safety Inspector I, and
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record

Eligibility**:**Coverage in the City’s group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.

Health Insurance**:**Choice of three (3) plans provided through Florida Blue. Employee contributions are required toward the cost of this insurance on a bi-weekly basis as follows

TIERHMOPPO****HDHP

Employee Only$0$0$0

Family$58.00$110.00$30.00

On-Site Employee Health and Wellness Center:Available for use by employees, spouses and dependents enrolled on the City’s Health Plan. No-copays for doctor’s visits, labs, physicals, or prescription drugs dispensed at the Center

**Dental Insurance:**PPO plan offered through Humana, provided at no cost

**Life Insurance:**Two (2) times annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000 provided at no cost

Short Term Disability**:**Non-probationary employees eligible for 60% of salary up to 26 weeks, provided at no cost.

Long Term Disability**:**60% of salary up to $5,000 monthly, provided at no cost

Employee Assistance Program: Six (6) visits per calendar year, per issue, provided at no cost.

Wellness Program: Voluntary wellness initiatives that promote and reward health awareness.

Pension Plan**:**Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule. Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution.

Holidays**:**Eleven (11) days per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per calendar year.

Personal Leave:Sixteen (16) hours accrued monthly used for vacation, illness, or personal time away from work. Personal Leave is tiered based on years of service and increases overtime.

Optional Voluntary Benefits**:**Employee Rental Assistance Program, Vision Care Insurance Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, AFLAC Group Policies, 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF Program.