Fire Inspector

Fire Inspector

Under general supervision of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Inspector examines industrial, wildland, wildland-urban interface, commercial, institutional, educational, residential properties and places of public assemblage to determine compliance with appropriate fire prevention codes, regulations and standards; examines plans for fire code compliance; enforces Tribal codes and ordinances related to life safety, housing, health and sanitation, public nuisance and weed abatement; conducts training sessions in fire prevention for employees, officials and the public; implements and conducts fire prevention training for suppression personnel and others as directed; acts as a technical resource person to staff and the public; supervises and trains fire prevention personnel; and performs related work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service and Public Engagement

• Deliver prompt, courteous service to Tribal members, team members, and the public.
• Conduct public presentations and fire safety education for various community groups.
• Perform safety briefings for employees, contractors, and citizens.

Code Enforcement and Compliance

• Enforce fire and life safety codes; issue violations abatement orders, and stop-work notices.
• Ensure compliance with Tribal ordinances and applicable laws; reexamine occupancies for progress.
• Coordinate with Tribal departments and appear in court as needed.
• Review site and building plans for regulatory compliance.
• Monitor progress toward code adherence and reexamine occupancies.

Inspections and Hazard Mitigation

• Conduct fire and life safety surveys across various property types.
• Perform field inspections of buildings and facilities to assess fire detection/suppression systems and code compliance.
• Advise on fire escape planning and built-in protection systems.
• Respond to complaints and investigate safety concerns.
• Conduct wildland inspections and advise on urban interface fire prevention strategies.
• Promote safety in wildland-urban interface zones.

Emergency Response and Event Safety

• Serve as Fire Safety Officer at events; monitor for irregularities and plan escape routes.
• Respond to fires and emergencies as directed.

Reporting, Documentation and Coordination

• Prepare reports, correspondence, and studies on fire and life safety.
• Communicate with city, county, and state fire officials; coordinate with other departments and agencies.
• Lead field operations and occupancy surveys for fire prevention.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of 20 semester units of college-level courses in Fire Science, Emergency Management or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of journey-level experience within the last four (4) years performing fire and life safety inspections of industrial, commercial, institutional, hospital, educational, residential and public assembly facilities; OR one (1) year experience at or equivalent to the level of Fire Prevention Officer in a City, State, Federal, Tribal or local government required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Conduct fire safety inspections, surveys and public education initiatives.
• Enforce fire prevention codes and ordinances (municipal, state, federal and Tribal).
• Review building plans and construction compliance with CBC, CFC, NFPA and other standards.
• Asses water supply systems for fire protection adequacy.
• Monitor and advise on hazardous materials storage and handling.
• Maintain fire alarm systems and oversee fire drill procedures.
• Utilize modern office systems and software for documentation and reporting.
• Support community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) development, including the San Manuel CWPP.
• Deliver public presentations and engage in community outreach.

Ability to:

• Conduct inspections and identify fire/life safety hazards.
• Analyze facilities and recommend effective fire and life safety measures.
• Determine life safety deficiencies and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Research and apply laws, ordinances and regulations to situations of potential fire and life hazards.
• Plan and direct public fire prevention education program.
• Read, understand and apply difficult materials.
• Write clear reports and maintain accurate records.
• Interpret and enforce codes with consistency and tact.
• Direct and train others.
• Perform calculations, measurements and appraisals.
• Work independently, manage workloads, and exercise sound judgement.
• Maintain professional appearance and follow instructions.
• Communicate effectively and build strong relationships.

Environmental Safety - Demonstrates pride in the entire facility by maintaining a clean, safe work environment for guests and co-workers. Consistently demonstrates personal ownership for cleanliness and maintaining exceptional housekeeping standards within the department, facility and all Tribal owned properties. Consistently demonstrates concern for personal safety and the safety of guests, vendors and other team members by immediately addressing or reporting all unsafe acts and/or conditions.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• Required:
  • OSFM Fire Inspector 1A course completion certificate
  • OSFM Fire Inspector 1B course completion certificate
  • OSFM Fire Inspector 1C course completion certificate
  • OSFM Fire Inspector 1D course completion certificate
  • Certified as an OSFM Fire Inspector I within one year of employment in this position
  • Current AHA CPR Healthcare Provider or equivalent
• Preferred:
  • Certification or progress towards certification as an OSFM Fire Inspector II
  • Certification or progress towards certification as an OSFM Plan Examiner
  • Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
  • Certification as a Firefighter I or II and suitability to serve in a "safety" capacity (to include respiratory protection plan requirements, work capacity test completion, etc.)
  • Certification or progress towards certification as an OSFM Fire & Life Safety Educator
  • Certification or progress towards certification as an OSFM Fire Investigator I
• Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions Environment

• Primary work environment is in a variety of settings. Work indoors and out in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, smoke, fumes, odors, vibrations, loud noises, hazardous materials, and noxious gases.
• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 200 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 200 pounds occasionally. Climb up and down ladders of up to 105 feet and work at considerable heights (commercial roof tops).
• Sedentary work: involves operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; tran