Fire Inspector

Office/On-site

Recruitment # 240702-3880PS-001

Location East Hartford, CT

Date Opened 7/5/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary $74,239* - $92,104/year (*New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 7/15/2024 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

  Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can truly make an impact ? If so, we invite you to read more a bout this opportunity to bec om e a full-time Fire Inspector (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3880PS&R1=&R3=) !

  At the State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Developmental Services ( DDS (https://portal.ct.gov/dds) ) - Strategic Planning and Emergency Services Division, we are currently recruiting one qualified individual to join our team as a full-time Fire Inspector (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3880PS&R1=&R3=) .

What we can offer you:

• View our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

• A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees!

• The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked one of the best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) – State of CT receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

  Your Role as a Fire Inspector (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=3880PS&R1=&R3=)

  In this role we will entrust you to independently perform a full range of inspection tasks to ensure fire prevention and code compliance. Along with other duties as needed, we will have you:

• Design escape routes

• Inspect construction, new or renovation, to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and approved building or structure plans

• Conduct routine inspection tours of facilities to check for safety and code compliance, proper operation and maintenance of alarm boxes, hydrants, smoke and heat detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and foam systems

• Review construction documents for compliance with fire and life safety codes

• Our preferred candidates currently possesses an Office of Education and Data Management Fire Inspector Certification

Position Highlights

• This is a full-time 40 hours/week first (1st) shift position, with a Monday through Friday schedule

• However, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Fighter certification

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle operator's license with proper endorsements

• Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification

• Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain and retain Department of Administrative Services, Division of Construction Services, Office of State Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector certification with 24 months of appointment to the position

  We hope you take this chance to start your career with us and join our team !

  Selection Plan

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  To Apply:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• These positions will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion, and merit employment rules. Applications to this recruitment will be used to meet collective bargaining requirements. Once any collective bargaining requirements have been met, all other applications may be considered.

• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

  Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

• At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

• Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

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  Connect With Us:

• If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at (860) 418 – 6148 or tommy.wilson@ct.gov

  If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at ethan.ives@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.

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  PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

  At a state agency with a firefighting function this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of inspection tasks to ensure fire prevention and code compliance.

  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Reviews construction documents, such as building or structure plans, for fire safety and code compliance, recommends revisions and reports to higher authority;

• Designs escape routes;

• Inspects construction, new or renovation, to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and approved building or structure plans;

• Conducts routine inspection tours of facilities to check for safety and code compliance, proper operation and maintenance of alarm boxes, hydrants, smoke and heat detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and foam systems;

• Reports dangerous or inadequate conditions for corrective action;

• Performs daily inspection and maintenance of personal equipment to ensure readiness for assigned work or emergency situations;

• Maintains assigned vehicle with adequate fluid levels and proper functioning;

• Stocks vehicle with necessary equipment and medical supplies;

• May conduct special investigations;

• May supplement the University's emergency services;

• May respond to fire/rescue/hazardous materials/medical emergencies, evaluate medical condition of patient, provide temporary treatment and/or critical intervention for injuries;

• May communicate with area hospitals for guidance and transport patient to hospital if necessary;

• May conduct fire prevention training seminars;

• Performs related duties as required.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• fire inspection techniques;

• safety and code compliance;

• Knowledge of

• firefighting and fire prevention;

• fire equipment and their maintenance;

• hazardous materials and instrumentation;

• Skills

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• read and analyze building or structure plans including blue prints;

• prepare comprehensive reports.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

  National certification by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQS) or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or state certification by the Connecticut Fire Academy that meet the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 2.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience:

• National certification by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQS) or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFACC), or State Certification by the Connecticut Fire Academy that meet the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 2.

• Experience in conducting fire and life safety code inspections for a minimum of 2 years.

• Current certification as a State of Connecticut Fire Marshal or Fire Inspector.

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Fighter certification.

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle operator's license with proper endorsements.

• Incumbents in this class will be required to obtain and retain Department of Administrative Services, Division of Construction Services, Office of State Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector certification with 24 months of appointment to the position.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and retain Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.

  CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

  In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.

• Applicants may be required to pass a physical exam.

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a moderate amount of lifting equipment, danger of injury or loss of life during firefighting and crash rescue operations and handling of hazardous materials; significant mental stress in responding to life and death emergencies and to strongly disagreeable conditions including exposure to weather, loud noises and hazardous materials.

  Conclusion

  AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

  ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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