FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR I - McLean County
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Agency: Office of the State Fire Marshal
Class Title: FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTOR I - 15316
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,165 Monthly: Full Range $5,165 - $7,088 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: McLean
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC029
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number - 42036
This position requires the selected candidate live in McLean County
(or a contiguous county) within six (6) months or hire.
Why Work for Illinois?
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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is accepting applications to fill the position of Fire Prevention Inspector I. The candidate will conduct detailed on-site inspections and re-inspections of buildings and facilities, LPG tanks, and buildings and structures associated with self-service gas stations following procedures established by the agency for the purpose of discovering and eliminating existing or potential fire hazards or dangerous conditions. If you have a positive attitude, solid communication skills, and enjoy professional interaction with the fire service, governmental authorities, and the public, we encourage you to apply! As the Fire Prevention Inspector I for the Fire Prevention Division and employee of the State of Illinois, the selected candidate will have access to state healthcare, benefits, and a pension plan. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join the OSFM team.
Essential Functions
- Conducts on-site inspections and re-inspections of prescribed buildings and facilities, LPG tanks, and buildings and structures associated with self-service gas stations following procedures established by the agency for the purpose of discovering and eliminating existing or potential fire hazards or dangerous conditions.
- Ensures compliance with applicable state standards and codes related to fire and safety hazards by obtaining on-the-spot corrections or by writing enforcement orders.
- Serves as a contact person for questions and inquiries from outside the agency pertaining to State standards and codes related to fire and safety hazards.
- Maintains comprehensive system of recording and reporting inspection and compliance data and activities in accordance with procedures established by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
- Receives classroom and on-the-job training in fire prevention and code enforcement.
- Assists in the presentation of fire service and public prevention educational programs to the public.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college.
- Requires at least six (6) months of experience as a Fire Prevention Inspector Trainee and successful completion of training with certification as a Fire Prevention Inspector I by the national fire safety standards organization that has been adopted by the State as the State’s fire safety standard; OR
Requires three (3) years professional work experience performing building inspections, plan reviews, or enforcement activities for a public or private entity whose primary function is the administration of fire, building or life safety codes, and with either certification as a Fire Prevention Inspector I or II by the appropriate national fire safety standards organization or with Office of the State Fire Marshal certification as a Fire Inspector I or a Fire Prevention Officer; OR
Requires six (6) years of professional work experience performing building inspections, plan reviews or enforcement activities for a public or private entity whose primary function is the administration of fire, building, or life safety codes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Prefers current certification as National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I.
- Prefers current certification as NFPA Certified Fire Inspector II.
- Prefers Office of the State Fire Marshal certification as a Fire Inspector I or equivalent.
- Prefers Office of the State Fire Marshal certification as a Fire Inspector II or equivalent.
- Prefers Office of the State Fire Marshal certification as an Advanced Fire Prevention Officer or equivalent.
- Prefers Office of the State Fire Marshal certification as a Basic Fire Prevention Officer or equivalent.
- Prefers current certification as Certified Fire Inspector I from another organization, i.e. Illinois Code Council.
- Prefers current certification as Certified Fire Inspector II from another organization, i.e. Illinois Code Council.
- Prefers two (2) or more years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite programs; such as, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid and current driver's license.
- Requires the ability to pass a background check.
- Requires the ability to travel statewide with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires the ability to pass drug screening.
- Requires the ability to climb stairs and/or ladders.
- Must obtain NFPA certification as a Certified Fire Inspector I within 12 months of hire and maintain certification throughout employment with OSFM.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 4 - Day work week Three 9.5-hour days and one 9-hour day
Work Location: 1035 Stevenson Dr Springfield, IL 62703-4259
Agency Contact:
Kathy Fairfield
Email: sfm.hr@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-6746
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
About the Agency
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is dedicated to working with our partners and providing assistance to the fire service in the protection of life, property, and the environment through communication, inspection, investigation, certification, and licensing. The OSFM is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid.
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield