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Job Specification

 INSPECTOR 1 FIRE SAFETY

 DEFINITION
 
 Under general supervision of an Inspector 3, Fire Safety
 or other supervisory official in the Department of Community
 Affairs, performs the field work involved in the enforcement of
 New Jersey Uniform Fire Safety Act, Code, and Regulations; 
 does related work.

 NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK

 Inspects buildings classified as highrise and life hazard use for
 compliance with the New Jersey Fire Codes.  

 Inspects buildings of various use to ensure that the installation
 of automatic fire suppression systems is in accordance with the
 New Jersey Fire Codes.
 Inspects buildings of six stories above grade or more that are
 used for human occupancy to ensure that such buildings are
 equipped with standpipes that are installed in accordance with
 the New Jersey Fire Codes.

 Conducts field visits and physical inspections of state-owned,
 leased, and occupied structures to obtain maximum fire protection
 for the occupants and the premises.

 Appraises buildings to determine the extent and quality of
 existing fire protection measures and equipment and provides
 recommendations for the most efficient and economical methods 
 of securing safe structural conditions to protect occupants from 
 the hazards of fire.

 As required, serves penalty notices, orders, rulings, and other
 legal process including notices of violation.

 Ensures that automatic fire alarm systems, when required, 
 are present, operable, properly maintained, and installed in
 accordance with the New Jersey Fire Codes  
 and/or NFIPA 72E.

 Inspects buildings for proper and adequate means of egress as
 determined by use, design, and layout, and ensures that means 
 of egress are accessible, safe, properly equipped and maintained,
 and meet the requirements of the New Jersey Fire Codes

 Ensures that all exit and information signs are properly displayed 
 and maintained and meet the requirement of the New Jersey Uniform 
 Fire Safety Code with regard to location, illumination, and height.

 Prepares and issues orders to abate violations within a specified
 time period.

 Reinspects buildings, structures, or premises that have been
 identified by local enforcing agencies and/or department
 inspectors as having violation(s) that constitute imminent hazard
 to the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants or intended
 occupants, firefighters, or the general public to determine if
 the violations have been abated.

 Initiates procedures to have buildings, structures, or premises
 vacated, closed, or removed when life-threatening violations are
 found.

 Ensures permit applications are obtained where code requires 
 and performs inspections on uses related to the permit.

 Provides assistance to owners concerning the New Jersey Uniform
 Fire Safety Act, Code, and Regulations and provides advice on how
 to abate existing violations.

 Interprets the New Jersey Fire Codes for fire code enforcement 
 agencies, fire officials, fire departments, and municipal officials.

 Investigates complaints of alleged fire code violations and
 prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and
 recommendations.

 Prepares and maintains accurate inspection records of actions
 taken, violations found, progress made, and other conditions
 observed, and takes photographs pertinent to assignments.

 As required, provides testimony in court and at hearings and 
 acts as a witness in behalf of the state.

 Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and comprehensive reports
 containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

 Maintains records and files.

 Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems 
 used by the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS

 EXPERIENCE

 Four (4) years of experience in a field associated with the
 fire service or fire protection industry, such as fire inspector,
 fire protection system installations, fire protection subcode
 official, or fire prevention official.

 NOTE:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
 university in the field of fire science or related area may be
 substituted for the four (4) years of indicated experience.

 NOTE:  An Associate degree from an accredited college in the 
 field of fire science or related area may be substituted for two 
 (2) years of the indicated experience.

 CERTIFICATION

 Applicant must possess a valid Fire Inspector certification
 issued by the Division of Fire Safety, Department of Community
 Affairs, to engage in the enforcement of the New Jersey Fire Codes.

 NOTE:  Applicants who possess the next level of certification as 
 a Fire Official are considered to have met the above certification
 requirement.

  LICENSE

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

 Knowledge of the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Safety
 Act, Code and Regulations after a period of training.

 Knowledge of the provisions under the Uniform Construction Code
 Act, Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law, and Rooming and Boarding
 House Act, and their relation to the Uniform Fire Safety Act
 after a period of training.

 Knowledge of the methods used to conduct inspections.

 Knowledge of principles and practices of fire safety and
 protection systems, including limitations, types, operation,
 maintenance, and installation.

 Knowledge of basic fire protection requirements for residential,
 commercial, institutional and recreational buildings, structures,
 and facilities.

 Knowledge of the proper methods for handling and storing
 hazardous materials.

 Knowledge of means of egress requirements including exit access,
 exit discharge, and exit signs.

 Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of smoke detectors 
 and the types of smoke detectors and alarms available.

 Knowledge of the procedures used to inspect and evaluate
 buildings and structures for fire hazards and fire safety.

 Knowledge of requirements for entry and inspection after a period
 of training.

 Knowledge of the administrative and operational procedures,
 applied to ensure the timely inspection and reinspection of  life
 hazard uses and highrise buildings, required by the New Jersey
 Uniform Fire Safety Act, Code, and Regulations after a period 
 of training.

 Knowledge of zoning requirements and terminology.

 Knowledge of the basic plumbing, electrical, and heating systems,
 and related terminology.

 Ability to conduct inspections to determine hazardous conditions.

 Ability to identify existing and potential fire safety hazards.

 Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret basic laws,
 standards, and policies, and apply them to specific situations.

 Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with
 tenants, owners, municipal officials, and other interested in or
 concerned with the enforcement of laws relating to fire safety.

 Ability to explain existing and potential fire safety hazards to
 owners, tenants, and others.

 Ability to estimate the time required to abate violations and
 establish deadlines by which owners must complete the 
 abatement of violations.

 Ability to act as a witness in hearings and at court proceedings
 and give provide testimony under oath.

 Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and
 informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and
 recommendations.

 Ability to maintain records, reports, and files.

 Ability to prepare correspondence.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
 manual recording and information systems used by the 
 agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
 as acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long 
 as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without 
 reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be 
 made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, 
 such persons may not be eligible.


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This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

10/15/2016