Fire Life Safety Inspector / Fire Prevention #9039 at City of Cape Coral

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
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*Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required.

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED.

• State of Florida Fire Safety Inspector or obtain within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Must possess a State of Florida Fire Investigator or International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)- Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or NAFI Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI), or obtain within twenty-four (24) months of hire or promotion.
• Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of hire or promotion: CPR AED and First Aid Provider.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.

• Meets physical ability requirements designated by the Cape Coral Fire Department.

• Consults with builders, owners, and contractors to identify potential problems or violations, discusses any necessary modification and/or changes required, and ensures corrective action is taken in assigned area.
• Inspects buildings and facilities under construction, alteration and/or repair for compliance with applicable code requirements and for safe application of construction practices in assigned area.
• Receives and investigates complaints related to fire hazard or code violations, makes recommendations, insures notification, and conducts re-inspections.
• Investigates extinguished fires to determine origin and cause; if accidental, makes recommendation to prevent reoccurrence. May conduct fire investigation with State Fire Marshal's Office and other local law enforcement personnel.
• Advises builder/owner of violations; initiates appropriate action to bring installation into compliance; orders removal or modification of equipment as required; follows appropriate departmental procedures to ensure enforcement and corrective action taken in assigned area.