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.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 32194 | | S | C | 40 | 18 | N/A | I19 | - |
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 |
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