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Fire Inspector 1

Salary

$62,579.95 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

25221E

Department

Fire

Opening Date

05/20/2025

Closing Date

6/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Fire Inspector 1 position assists with performing fire prevention inspections to ensure compliance with applicable fire safety laws. Performs related duties as required.

*This position requires on-call availability and the ability to respond to work needs on short notice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.*

Typical Duties

+ Assists with fire prevention inspections.

+ Inspects organizations and residential establishments to determine compliance with Fire Code Laws and Ordinances.

+ Enforces Fire Code Laws and Ordinances.

+ Inspects fire extinguishing and fire protection equipment to ensure they are operable.

+ Performs administrative duties.

+ Establishes and maintains records.

+ Prepares reports listing repairs and replacements as needed.

+ Plans and conducts public education programs and acquaints the public with fire prevention and safety methods, fire laws and regulations.

+ Works with the public to minimize safety hazards.

+ Attends training as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years experience in fire fighting, fire prevention, arson investigation, building codes enforcement, or related emergency experience.

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Associate's Degree in Fire Science or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the requirement listed above.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

LICENSES REQUIRED

State of Tennessee Fire Inspector Certification within one (1) year of appointment

Valid Driver License

Failure to obtain the first certification within a one (1) year period shall result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

NOTE ON TRANSITIONING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION CLASSIFICATION:

Employees in this classification shall be automatically upgraded to the next level in this classification series provided all of the criteria of Policy 5.6 B-III, Transitioning to Professional License or Certification Classification are met.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of fire prevention and safety principles and practices.

+ Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations governing fire prevention and suppression.

+ Knowledge of building and fire codes.

+ Experience determining compliance with Fire Code Laws and Ordinances.

+ Knowledge of equipment and materials used in fire prevention.

+ Knowledge of fire permit requirements.

+ Ability to perform thorough inspections.

+ Ability to conduct fire safety and prevention educational programs.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.

CORE BENEFITS

Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium

Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage

Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium

Pension*: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees

Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)

Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years

Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free

Other**: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro

Paid leave: (Full-time employees)

+ Vacation: 20 vacation days a year

+ Holidays: 12 holidays per year (Courts may be different)

+ Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year

+ Personal leave: 3 days per year

+ Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

* Normal Pension for Sworn- Age 53 with 22 years service; Civilian Pension - Age 60 with 25 years service

**See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

02

If you have an Associate's Degree or higher, list the major area of study. If you don't have a degree type "N/A."

03

How many years of experience in fire fighting, fire prevention, arson investigation, building codes enforcement, or related emergency experience do you have?

+ No experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years or more

04

Describe your experience in fire fighting, fire prevention, arson investigation, building codes enforcement, or related emergency experience. If none, type N/A.

05

Do you have a Valid Driver License?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you have State of Tennessee Fire Inspector Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

07

I understand this position requires on-call availability and the ability to respond to work needs on short notice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you have knowledge of fire prevention and safety principles and practices?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Briefly describe your knowledge of fire prevention and safety principles and practices. If none, type N/A.

10

Do you have knowledge of state and local laws and regulations governing fire prevention and suppression?

+ Yes

+ No

11

Briefly describe your knowledge of state and local laws and regulations governing fire prevention and suppression. If none, type N/A.

12

Do you have knowledge of building and fire codes?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Briefly describe your knowledge of building and fire codes. If none, type N/A.

14

Do you have experience determining compliance with Fire Code Laws and Ordinances?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Briefly describe your experience determining compliance with Fire Code Laws and Ordinances. If none, type N/A.

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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