We are hiring a strategic Fire safety inspector to join our inspiring team at City of St. Paul in Saint Paul, MN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Fire safety inspector is an exceptional opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in innovation, negotiation and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Fire safety inspector at City of St. Paul today!
Our Department of Safety and Inspections is hiring diverse and talented individuals to join our Fire Safety Inspection Division.
The Department of Safety and Inspections – Fire Safety Inspection Division is charged with inspections to ensure properties are in compliance with fire and life safety, property and maintenance and other codes, in all commercial, multi-family residential, and non-owner occupied 1 & 2 family residential dwellings in Saint Paul. We also provide fire engineering services, including plan review and inspection of various fire protective systems. Primary Responsibilities: Conducting investigations and performing inspections of residential, business, and vacant properties. Determine compliance with federal and state laws; City codes, ordinances, permits and licenses; and related property maintenance, use, public health and safety, and right of way regulations. Provide regulatory information regarding the range of licensing, zoning, housing, occupancy, planning, and permit requirements. Inspect property exteriors and interiors and creates appropriate orders of corrective actions and/or summons for non-compliance where applicable. Monitor complex assignments and projects, prepares reports, and completes related documents for investigations, inspections, and reviews. Assist with the coordination efforts of multiple sections, departments, and agencies to address compliance issues. The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the DSI Fire Safety Inspector II Job Description .
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul. Requirements may be met by one of the following options: Two years of experience performing investigations, inspections, and/or enforcement actions related to property maintenance and public safety for buildings and residential properties. Thirty college semester credits to include coursework in fire, building, or engineering technology, construction, communications, or any related area and one year of experience performing investigations, inspections, and/or enforcement actions related to property maintenance and public safety for buildings and residential properties. An Associate Degree or 60 college semester credits to include coursework in fire, building, or engineering technology, construction, communications, or any related area. AND Obtain certification as a Fire Inspector I or higher by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board, the National Fire Protection Association-NPQB, or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress to NFPA 1031 Standards by the end of the probationary period. Candidates who do not complete certification will be separated from the DSI Fire Safety Inspector II classification. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) A legible copy of your proof of education, if qualifying based on education (unofficial transcript is acceptable) A Resume (optional) First time applying online?Read our How to Apply Online Guide . Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and any attachments. You must submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire and any attachments by the application deadline. GENERAL INFORMATION: Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered. Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method. Condition of Employment: This position requires a medical examination, driver's license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. Human Resources Contact Information : Chrissy Hauge at View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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E-mail: View email address on jobs.institutedata.com To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com.
Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of working as a Fire safety inspector in Saint Paul, MN:
? Career Growth Potential
? Professional Development Opportunities
? Generous Compensation
