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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.1. Revised Job Description for Fire Inspector/Marschall 6. E. J. City of Shakopee Memorandum CONSE~JT TO: Mayor and City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrato~ SUBJECT: Approval of Revised Job Description for Fire Inspector / Marshal DATE: September 8, 2008 Introduction The City Council is asked to approve the attached job description forthe position of Fire Inspector / Marshal. Background Now that the City has a full-time Fire Chief, it is proposed that the position of Fire Inspector be transferred from the Building Inspections Division to the Fire Department and be made to report directly to the Fire Chief. It is also proposed that the job title be changed to Fire Inspector / Marshal rather thanjust Fire Inspector and that the job duties be refreshed in order to reflect current duties and expectations. With adoption of the attached job description, the Fire Inspector / Marshal will have the following primary areas of responsibility: 1. Inspects new construction, as well as existing commercial/industrial and multi-family structures, to ensure compliance with the adopted Fire Code. 2. Investigate fires in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal's Office. 3. Prepares pre-incident plans for commercial/industrial buildings and multi-family dwellings. 4. Develops and maintains community support and education programs. Budget Impact There is no hudget impact as a result of this action. The revised job description has been reviewed by the City compensation consultant and he recommends that it continue to be placed in pay grade 7, where the Fire Inspector position is currently. Relationship to Vision This action is intended to strengthen the services provided by the Fire Department, thereby ensuring a high quality oflife for Shakopee residents (Goal B). Requested Action: If it concurs, the Council should offer a motion to approve the attached job description for the position of Fire Inspector / Marshal. CITY OF SHAKO PEE Job Description Job Title: Fire Inspector / Marshal Department: Fire Reports To: Fire Chief FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: Grade 7 Prepared By: Rick Coleman, Fire Chief Prepared Date: August 2008 Approved By: City Council Approved Date: SUMMARY To apply and administer codes and fire safety standards in the City's fire district in a manner that will safeguard people and property from death, injury or damage; assist in the investigation of fires; coordinate facility pre-incident planning and community support programs; and provide fire and all-hazard prevention education. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSffiILITIES include the following: Inspects all commercial and industrial structures, and multiple-family attached dwellings with twelve or more units to ensure that the facilities and structures conform with municipal codes in a manner that will minimize fires and prevent deaths or injuries. . Reviews permits, plans and materials for all new structures, building alterations and changes of use to insure that they effectively'conform with fire safety codes and practices. Coordinates this plan review with building code review conducted by the Building Inspection Division. Reviews new plats, zoning changes or alterations and variances to determine compliance with fire safety codes. Meets with architects, contractors and property owners regarding proposed or existing projects as needed. Directs plan review and issues permits for various construction and operational activities as regulated by the fire code. Conducts acceptance testing as required by the fire code. Inspects in-progress and completed developments for conformance with approved plans, as they related to fire safety. Investigates fires in cooperation with the State Fire Marshal's Office to determine cause and origin. Prepares written reports of such fITes and maintains reports of all Fire Department incidents. Develops and implements fire prevention education programs to ensure public, schools and building owner(s) awareness of the importance of fire safety and conformance with fire safety codes. Communicates with building owners and occupants regarding violations and methods of correction necessary to enforce compliance and initiates corrective action when violations are encountered. Develops and maintains building pre-incident plans for commercial and industrial structures and multiple- family attached dwellings with twelve or more units. Develops and maintains community support programs. Insures programs are maintained and certifications of participants are consistent with national standards. Prepares comprehensive reports on fires to facilitate actions to minimize or eliminate future fIres of a similar nature. Coordinates inspections with building inspectors, and reviews CertifIcates of Occupancy. Responds to residents or business owner's complaints and concerns regarding fIre safety issues. Keeps the Fire Chief informed promptly of matters which are important to the City's interests or the public health, safety and welfare. Serves on various committees for the development or modification of fire codes that will effectively guarantee the safety of the public. and attends staff and council meetings when required. Performs other duties as apparent or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATIONan~orEXPERIENCE High School Diploma or its equivalent. Must complete basic and/or advanced fire prevention classes through an accredited post-secondary institution within one year of appointment. Four years of related experience including two years in fire inspection. Five years frrefIghting experience (ten years preferred). Hazardous material training is desired. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Shall be certified as Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board Fire Inspector II or within 6 months of appointment. Valid driver's license. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with individuals or groups. MATHEMATICAL.SKILLS Ability to calculate fIgures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. REASONING ABll..ITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of all types of building construction materials and methods, and stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected. Knowledge of state and local building codes, rules, regulations and relevant rules. Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations fIrmly, tactfully and impartially. Ability to do building construction inspection and read and interpret plans, specifIcations and blueprints. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with architects, builders, home owners, employees, other agencies, offIcials and the general public. Ability to operate a computer and other offIce equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fmger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. SpecifIc vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK. ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Depending upon particular assignment, work environment may require employee to: Work outside in all weather conditions - rain, heat, cold, etc. May work in dirty or muddy surroundings. Wear safety equipment and follow established safety practices and proc~dures. Work independently with a minimum of supervision. Deal effectively and tactfully with the public.