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The tasks listedbelow are those thatrepresent the majority of the time spent working inthis class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Responds to situationsinvolving the presence of hazardous materials; assists withrelatedinvestigations; assists ininspectingfacilitiesusinghazardous materials.
Responds to fire scenes inRichlandCounty; assists inconducting fire investigations to determine the originand cause of fires.
Investigates complaints regardingpossibleillegalburning.
Investigatesotherpotential code andordinanceviolationsthatcontribute to the preservation of publicsafety.
Documents cases andpreparesreports to record and transmit theresults of investigations.
Conducts fire and life safety inspections of existing non-residentialbuildingsandnewconstructionlocatedinassigned area of the County; prepares, documents and maintains inspection reports; conducts follow-upinspections as necessary to verify mandated correctionshavebeen made withinestablished timeframe.
Provides fire alarmand sprinkler suppression systemtesting.
Mayrespond to fires and/orother emergencies to provide assistance or mutual aid based on trainingandqualifications.
Receivesandresponds to inquiries, concerns, complaints andrequests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
Performs general clerical work as required,includingbutnot limited to preparingreportsand correspondence, compiling data for reports, copying andfiling documents, entering andretrieving computer data,sendingandreceiving faxes, answeringthetelephone,etc.
Attendstraining, seminars, workshops and meetings to remain knowledgeable of modern investigationandinspection methods and administration.
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:
RequiresAssociate’sdegree, vocational technical degree or specialized trainingthatis equivalent to satisfactory completion of twoyears of collegeeducationwith emphasis in fire science, publicsafety,code enforcement or a closelyrelatedfield.
Must possess a validstatedriver’slicense.
Must possess S.C.DeputyFireMarshalcertification or have the knowledge and experience to obtain the certification within six months;may be to possess or obtainothercertifications as deemed necessary by supervisor. Must haveknowledge of firearms to includeweaponqualification.
Requiresovertwoyearsanduptoandincluding four years in the fire service or three years of experience in code enforcement.
Compensation Range: $22.78 - $36.42