What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Plans Examiner (City of Mobile-Public Safety-Fire) position at Mobile County Personnel Board?
General Information
This is responsible technical work in the inspection, enforcement, examination, review, and analysis of construction plans to ensure compliance with the International Building Code, International Fire Prevention Code, and other applicable fire and life safety codes and regulations.
JurisdictionStarting SalaryCity of Mobile$88,493
Requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a GED, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in fire inspections, fire plans review, or the installation or design of fire protection systems associated with new construction and compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
Special Requirement
Possession of ICC Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certifications, or equivalent Alabama Fire College Pro Board certifications.
Possession of ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification, or equivalent Alabama Fire College Pro Board certification, is required. Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
Certification at Level III or higher through the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in Automatic Extinguishing Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, or Special Hazards Systems, or an equivalent certification, is preferred.
Description
For details, please see Class Specifications | Fire Plans Examiner | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)
Important Information
All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director
The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers
Benefits
The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:
Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in fire inspections, fire plans review, or the installation or design of fire protection systems associated with new construction and compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
Describe your experience in fire inspections, fire plans review, or the installation or design of fire protection systems associated with new construction and compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
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Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have examining plans, blueprints, tracings, sketches, and specifications prior to issuance of construction permits.
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have approving or disapproving proposed plans in accordance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have performing complex inspections to determine compliance with fire and life safety standards.
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
Are you certified as a Fire Inspector I and II from the International Code Council, Alabama Fire College, or other ProBoard accredited agency?
Which of the following related certifications do you have ? (Select all that Apply). If selected for an interview, candidates will be asked to share documentation for the certifications they’ve indicated.
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.
Please provide details regarding your Veteran status or your spouse's Veteran status if applicable. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.
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Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?
This is responsible technical work in the inspection, enforcement, examination, review, and analysis of construction plans to ensure compliance with the International Building Code, International Fire Prevention Code, and other applicable fire and life safety codes and regulations.
JurisdictionStarting SalaryCity of Mobile$88,493
Requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a GED, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in fire inspections, fire plans review, or the installation or design of fire protection systems associated with new construction and compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
Special Requirement
Possession of ICC Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II certifications, or equivalent Alabama Fire College Pro Board certifications.
Possession of ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification, or equivalent Alabama Fire College Pro Board certification, is required. Certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
Certification at Level III or higher through the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in Automatic Extinguishing Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, or Special Hazards Systems, or an equivalent certification, is preferred.
Description
For details, please see Class Specifications | Fire Plans Examiner | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)
Important Information
All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director
The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers
Benefits
The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:
- 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
- 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
- 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
- Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
- Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
- Retirement plans
- Employee Credit Union
- Promotion by competitive exam
- Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
- Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs
Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?
- Yes
- No
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Yes
- No
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in fire inspections, fire plans review, or the installation or design of fire protection systems associated with new construction and compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
- None
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 or more years
Describe your experience in fire inspections, fire plans review, or the installation or design of fire protection systems associated with new construction and compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.
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Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have examining plans, blueprints, tracings, sketches, and specifications prior to issuance of construction permits.
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years or more
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have approving or disapproving proposed plans in accordance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years or more
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have performing complex inspections to determine compliance with fire and life safety standards.
- None
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 1 year and 6 months
- 2 years
- 2 years and 6 months
- 3 years
- 3 years and 6 months
- 4 years
- 4 years and 6 months
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years or more
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- High School or GED
- 1 year of college
- 2 years of college
- Associate Degree
- 3 years of college
- 4 years of college
- Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
- Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
- Master's degree
- Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctoral degree
Are you certified as a Fire Inspector I and II from the International Code Council, Alabama Fire College, or other ProBoard accredited agency?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following related certifications do you have ? (Select all that Apply). If selected for an interview, candidates will be asked to share documentation for the certifications they’ve indicated.
- Fire Plans Examiner ((from the International Code Council, Alabama Fire College, or other ProBoard accredited agency)
- Automatic Extinguishing Systems (Certification at Level III or higher through the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies or equivalent)
- Fire Alarm Systems (Certification at Level III or higher through the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies or equivalent)
- Special Hazards Systems (Certification at Level III or higher through the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies or equivalent)
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.
- I am not a veteran, or I was discharged under less than honorable conditions.
- I am an honorably discharged veteran.
- I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. (more than 10%)
- I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. ( more than 10%)
- I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.
Please provide details regarding your Veteran status or your spouse's Veteran status if applicable. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.
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Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $88,493