Fire Inspector

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to enforce fire prevention and life safety codes of the State of Georgia and Cobb County by performing building inspections and code enforcement activities. ## Essential Functions Conduct routine and complex field inspections to ensure compliance with all adopted codes and ordinances of the County, including standard building, Life Safety, and National Fire Codes: Inspect buildings, alarms, detection and suppression systems, electrical framing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, gas/fuel, water availability, and other systems as required or requested, and maintain related documentation. 

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

Conduct pre-construction meetings regarding plans review and proposed structures; Provide assistance and advisement on how to ensure fire and life safety codes compliance in the final construction.

Advise and instruct owners and occupants of buildings in fire prevention methods and in the removal of fire hazards; Make recommendations for reducing potential hazards.

Conduct code enforcement activities: Investigate complaints of unsafe construction or occupancy conditions, Identify code violations, determine required corrective actions, and meet with property and business owners to discuss violations, Issue code compliance and official correction notices to inform violators of discrepancies and compliance deadlines, Testify in court as needed and perform follow-up site inspections as necessary. 

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

Adhere to all policies, practices, training requirements, and directives of sworn personnel of both Fire and Emergency Services and the Police Department of the Cobb County Department of Public Safety.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training; supplemented by two years of experience as a Fire Inspections Technician. ## Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain the following certifications: NPQ Fire Inspector and Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Fire Inspector. ## Physical Abilities 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.