• Reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications;
• Performing inspections related to installations, testing, and inspection of fire protection equipment and systems;
• Inspecting and testing equipment and systems to include sprinklers, hoods, smoke removal, standpipes, firefighter's services, locks, exits, signage, fire pumps, pressurization systems, fire control rooms, and communication systems;
• Serving as a subject matter expert on fire system code requirements with property developers and owners, architects, contractors, and other County and public agencies;
• Identifying corrective actions necessary to bring fire protection systems and associated equipment into compliance with applicable codes and standards; and
• Receiving continuous training on materials, methodology, and code requirements for residential and commercial high-rise inspections.

Minimum Requirements:
Fire Construction Code Inspector I:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Three years of experience in general construction or construction trade; and
• Additional certification requirements outlined in the Special Requirements.

• Meet the requirements for Fire Construction Code Inspector I;
• One year of experience in fire safety systems codes inspection or closely related work; and
• Additional certification requirements outlined in the Special Requirements.

• Meet the requirements for Fire Construction Code Inspector II;
• Two years experience in fire safety systems codes inspection or closely related work; and
• Additional certification requirements outlined in the Special Requirements.

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field;
• Experience in building or fire code enforcement;
• Experience as a building construction superintendent or foreman;
• Experience in high-rise/commercial building code or construction; and/or
• Certification as a building fire inspector.

1) The employee must obtain VA State ICC certifications as a commercial fire sprinkler inspector and commercial fire alarm inspector within the 12-month probationary period. This is a multi-level position, and the employee must progress through the Fire Construction Codes Inspector series to Fire Construction Codes Inspector Level III within three years of hire and complete all of the required training modules and passing the required examinations to become certified. Below are the list of certifications and associated timeframes to required at each level of this position.

• Fire Construction Code Inspector I:
  1. Ability to obtain all of the below certifications within 12 months of hire:
     • Commercial Fire Sprinkler Inspector; and
     • Commercial Fire Alarm Inspector

NOTE: This position is listed as "open continuous" Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Applications will be referred on a continuous basis. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position is part of a multi-grade pay band, and positions may be filled at level I, II, or III based on candidate's experience and qualifications. The salary range at the top of this job announcement reflects the bottom of the Level I range to the top of the Level III range. Following the guidelines for this pay band, employees may earn increases and are eligible to progress through the band after acquiring additional skills, training, and/or certifications or licenses.

The salary range for each level is as follows:

• Fire Construction Code Inspector I: $47,236.80 - $72,113.60
• Fire Construction Code Inspector II : $54,641.60 - $83,449.60
• Fire Construction Code Inspector III : $58,427.20 - $89,273.60