Fire Inspector

 The City of Gresham is seeking applicants for a limited-duration Fire Inspector vacancy in the Gresham Fire Department.  

The duration of this position will be for two years from date of hire and is eligible for full benefits.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled.  First review of applications will take place the week of May 5, 2025.

What you will get to do:

• Performs commercial, residential, and other building fire code compliance inspections; ensures safety and compliance of fire escapes and exits, fire hazards, and utility of fire protection equipment; reviews inspection findings with owners and occupants; determines remediation and performs follow-up to ensure corrections have been made.
• Responds to complaints about faulty fire alarms, fireworks, and other hazardous conditions and materials; responds on fire calls such as fire alarm activation, illegal burning, smoke investigations, and others; responds to complaints and concerns about fire code violations; coordinates or performs fire investigation activities to determine cause of the fire; investigates, documents, and assists in the prosecution of arson cases; prepares records and reports of activities, incidents, inspections, and others.
• Collaborates with other organizations to develop fire safety programs and activities, including fire drills, evacuations, and employee training; conducts fire prevention education programs at schools, daycare centers, healthcare facilities, neighborhood groups, and others.
• Analyzes and reviews federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conducts research and analysis on fire prevention best practices and trends and formulates recommendations.
• Perform fire inspections of businesses to verify they meet the fire safety standards in the 2022 Oregon Fire code.  While on site, fire safety education will be provided.  Reviews results of inspections with appropriate parties.  Determines remediation and follows up to ensure corrections have been made.  Conduct data entry, plan and coordinate fire safety inspections of businesses, and attend training.
• May perform firefighting duties and responsibilities.

Qualities we are looking for in a successful candidate:

We are seeking someone who is self-directed, organized, and has the propensity to manage multiple priorities which may require the ability to transition from one task to another as needed.  In this role, you will use your effective communication skills to establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with various stakeholders in the community and internally.  You will represent the City of Gresham and Gresham Fire in public environments to conduct and coordinate City fire prevention activities. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Up to 1 year of fire service, inspection and/or investigation experience 
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Investigator certificate or International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) Fire Investigation Technician (FIT) certificate is required within 12 months of hire.
• Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Fire & Life Safety Recognition Oregon Fire Inspector 1 certificate is required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license
• Good driving record (based on our driving matrix described below)

DRIVING MATRIX:  You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions: 

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Selection Process

Required application materials include:

• A complete online application (do not put 'see resume' in any work experience fields or leave work experience fields blank.  The information in your online application will be used to determine salary placement.  It is in your best interest to be detailed and thorough in your work experience, education, related training and certifications)
• Answers to supplemental questions

For more details and to apply, visit:  https://GreshamOregon.gov/jobs

If you have questions, please contact HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov