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Position Description Prepare inspection reports, observe agency policies and procedures, perform fire & life safety field inspections of existing structures and multi-unit residential properties, handle complaints, maintain City records, participate in legal proceedings, recognize needs for a permit, verify and determine operational readiness of fire and life safety systems and maintain an open and professional dialog with Regulatory Services staff, emergency response personnel and other City of Minneapolis disciplines. The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Job Duties and Responsibilities Inspect buildings to identify fire hazards and to determine code compliance for permits, permit renewals and licenses following all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies. Perform fire & life safety inspections of new and existing structures and properties for construction, occupancy, fire protection and exposures. Investigate common complaints and nuisance conditions, given a reported situation or condition so that the complaint is recorded, the process is initiated, and the complaint is resolved. Re-inspect buildings for code compliance when necessary and initiate appropriate penalties for non-compliance. Identify applicable codes or standards, given a fire protection, fire prevention, or life safety issue, so that the applicable document(s), edition and sections are referenced. Assure time management, daily communications with supervisor and staff, timely response to customers and management voicemails, emails and text messaging. Document inspections, status actions taken and corrections completed, and prepare related letters and reports as required. Compute allowable occupant load of a single-use occupancy or portion thereof, given detailed description of the occupancy so that the calculated allowable occupant load is established in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Provide information and answer questions from the public regarding fire code and fire prevention. Verify the type of construction for an addition or remodeling project, given field observations or a description of the project and materials being used so that the construction type is clearly identified and recorded. Appear before the Board of Appeals and in court as necessary. Determine the operational readiness of portable fire extinguishers and existing fixed fire suppression & detection system(s), given test documentation and field observations so that system(s) are in operational state, maintenance is documented and deficiencies are identified, documented, reported and abated. Inspect public gathering venues, hotels and motels, and other sites to identify, mitigate or eliminate homeland security issues. Inspect means of egress elements, given observations made during field inspections of existing structure so that means of egress elements are maintained in compliance with applicable codes and standards and deficiencies are identified, documented, reported and abated. Conduct fire watch at large public gatherings. Verify that emergency planning and preparedness measures are in place and have been practiced in accordance with applicable codes and standards. Recognize basic hazardous conditions involving equipment, processes and operations, fire behavior, fire prevention practices, ignition sources, safe housekeeping and classification of hazardous materials. Verify code compliance for incidental storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids, gases and hazardous materials. Verify fire flows for a site, given fire flow test results and water supply data. Verify types of water distribution systems and ability to read gauges and other data gathering devices to calculate and graph fire flow results Attend and actively participate in all required training sessions, seminars and classes specific to job performance requirements Maintain workspace, City vehicles, and equipment in operative condition a all times. Required Qualifications Minimum Education Associate Degree in Fire Science, Building Inspection Technology, or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum Experience One year of related experience, including for example fire code, building code, or Firefighter experience Licenses/Certifications Valid Driver's license to operate City vehicles Minnesota State Fire Inspector I or an International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I certification within 6 months of hire Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Background Check The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Drug and Alcohol Testing All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position. Union Representation This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the AFSCME General Unit. For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/afscme-general-unit/ Eligible List Statement The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established. Interview Selection The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Minnesota State Fire Codes and National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards. Basic knowledge of legal processes involved in the enforcement of fire prevention laws and ordinances. Knowledge of the National Fire Protection Association 1031 standards for the Fire Inspector I level. Basic knowledge of hazardous materials and their properties, Basic knowledge of building... For full info follow application link. 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