The City of New Smyrna Beach Fire Department is currently recruiting for a Fire Safety Inspector.  

Position is responsible for ensuring code compliance for public safety through inspection of new and existing structures and businesses to work as a fire code enforcement officer pertaining to the Florida Fire Prevention Code and local fire prevention ordinance. The Fire Inspector shall collaborate with the Building Department as needed and is responsible to ensure fire prevention code application for all new construction and Business Tax Receipts. Conducts fire safety inspections of new and existing buildings which includes plan review.

**Must possess a State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I license**

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Position is open until filled (per the rules of the site will be removed 7/10/25) 

The hourly wage is $25.17 per hour.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs skilled plan review of new commercial construction. Performs skilled plan review of remodel/addition permits for commercial buildings. 
• Performs new, remodel/addition construction inspections for fire code compliance. 
• New Construction Training/familiarization with firefighters and Fire Inspection Services for line fire inspection personnel/coordinates annual engine company inspection program. Participates in pre-construction meetings/consultations on-site or in the building department. 
• Conducts fire safety inspections of new and existing buildings which includes plans reviews for all occupancies prescribed by code as reflected in the Florida Fire Prevention Code. 
• Conducts annual School, Day Care, and Nursing Home Inspections. 
• Conducts Business Tax Receipt inspections to confirm occupancy type based on use and subsequent life safety plan requirements. 
• Reviews new and annual Fire Alarms/Permits.
• Reviews new and annual fire sprinklers Inspects all new and annual Hood and Suppression/Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems permits. 
• Create and maintains an accurate list of all fire suppression systems, types, locations, and conducts inspections compliance on an annual basis to include total building inventory governed by the Florida Fire Prevention Code and local fire prevention ordinance. 
• KNOX System Coordination and Maintenance – installation and Premise Update.
• Represent the City to ensure sufficient fire flow and utilities compliance serving all properties to ensure water supply for firefighting/protection citywide.
• Represent the Florida Fire Prevention Code with regard to enforcement at all levels, including notices of violations and code compliance processes/present cases.
• Ensure Emergency Services access for all properties during the review and final C.O. process. 
• Investigate fires for origin and cause determination.
• Works in partnership with the State Fire Marshal’s Office for cause determination.
• Maintenance of Fire Prevention Ordinance.
• Processes Special Events & tent permits. Maintains various records and reports (i.e., inspections performed, permits issued, fire operations incident logs, conditions found, actions taken).
• Interprets fire codes in response to inquiries from architects, engineers, contractors, and the general public. 
• Responsible to implement, coordinate, manage, and report inspections via the software consistent with the electronic software packages.
• May perform as needed fire investigations to determine origin and cause. 
• Other duties may be required and assigned. The above duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive

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Civilian Fire and Life Safety Inspector

City of Delray Beach 

Salary $65,540.80 - $104,852.80 Annually

Job Type Full-time

Opening Date 06/04/2025

Closing Date 6/18/2025 4:00 PM Eastern Click here for the full job description or to apply

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
 

• Performs field inspections of new/existing buildings during the construction process; compares actual work to planned work to ensure compliance with approved construction plans.
• Inspects new/remodeled commercial buildings, industrial buildings, assemblies, and businesses. Working knowledge of Florida Fire Prevention Code, Local, and City ordinances.
• Conducts building plan review, demolition inspections, code infraction warnings and citations.
• Enforces fire prevention codes and ordinances firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Evaluates proposed fire protection elements of a building and assures that they are in accordance with applicable codes.
• Prepare reports and correspondence pertaining to fire protection engineering problems and fire and life safety code enforcement.
• Evaluate alternate suppression systems such as CO2 systems, dry systems and water based fire suppression systems.
• Attend meetings with staff, engineers, architects, and contractors, for technical assistance and resolutions to various problems.
• Maintain proficiency with code changes and ordinances.  Prepare comments identifying code deficiencies.
• Provide technical information to the general public for questions relating to building code requirements.
• May perform site inspections to confirm construction compliance with approved plans.
• Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree in a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience and training in fire inspections, plan review and code enforcement,  
• Must possess State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification.

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Senior Fire and Life Safety Inspector

Salary $72,280.00 - $115,606.40 Annually

Job Type Full-time

Opening Date 06/04/2025

Closing Date 6/18/2025 4:00 PM Eastern Click here for the full job description or to apply

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises, schedules, and reviews the work of Fire Inspectors; provides mentorship, training, and technical guidance.
• Performs field inspections of new/existing buildings during the construction process; compares actual work to planned work to ensure compliance with approved construction plans.
• Conducts plan reviews, reviews inspection findings, and recommends corrective actions.
• Conducts complex and high-profile inspections including post-fire structural evaluations, special event assessments, and hazardous occupancies.
• Leads or delegates notification procedures to the Building Department for structures identified as eminent danger in accordance with established SOGs.
•  Ensures timely and accurate reporting, recordkeeping, and case management in compliance with departmental standards.
• Conducts building plan review, demolition inspections, code infraction warnings and citations.
• Enforces fire prevention codes and ordinances firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Evaluates proposed fire protection elements of a building and assures that they are in accordance with applicable codes. 
• Prepares reports and correspondence; reviews and approves fire and life safety violation notices.
• Evaluate alternate suppression systems such as CO2 systems, dry systems and water-based fire suppression systems.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings and coordinates with engineers, architects, and contractors regarding fire safety compliance.
• Ensures continuous compliance with updates to the Florida Fire Prevention Code and applicable NFPA standards.
• Provide technical information to the general public for questions relating to building code requirements.
• Represents the Fire Marshal's Office in interdepartmental meetings, legal proceedings, and public forums.
• Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fire inspection, plan review, or code enforcement, including two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Training in fire inspections, plan review and code enforcement, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.