Fire Safety Inspector – Field (Cuyahoga County) – 20060329

Fire Safety Inspector – Field (Cuyahoga County) – 20060329

About Us:

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

Our guiding principles:

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

The Division of the State Fire Marshal keeps Ohioans safe when they are at home, and out and about. This includes modernizing and enforcing the Ohio Fire Code training and certifying firefighters teaching fire prevention and safety education to businesses, industry, schools and the public investigating the origin and cause of fires and explosions and regulating and licensing fireworks companies, underground storage tanks and other fire-related industries.

THIS POSITION WILL SERVICE CUYAHOGA COUNTY. This position is being re-posted. If you have applied 240002KQ, you do not need to re-apply.

What Youll Do:

• Within the State Fire Marshal, schedules and conducts fire safety inspections of buildings (e.g., schools, hospitals, group homes, day care centers, nursing homes, hotels, motels, bulk fuel oil plants, racetracks, &amp firework facilities)
• Assists local fire officials with inspections and enforcement when requested.

• issues notice of violations &amp citations for noted violations &amp conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections have been made in accordance with Sections 3737.41 &amp 3737.42 of ORC.

• Investigates complaints of fire safety violations.
• Trains new fire safety inspectors in bureau policies and procedures.
• Attends conferences, seminars, fire service meetings and other duties as assigned.

This position requires travel. Hours are flexible and include occasional nights and weekends. May be required to walk on elevated, narrow walkways &amp inspect in confined quarters.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Certificate evidencing satisfactory completion of fire safety inspector training program issued by state superintendent of public instruction, per Section 3303.07 of revised code of revised code 12 mos. exp. in conducting fire safety inspections for compliance with ORC, OFC, OBBC, referenced standards &amp other state agency rules valid driver’s license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Fire &amp EMS

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of ORC, OFC &amp OBBC referenced standards &amp related rules public relations construction safety site practices. Ability to recognize code violations &amp determine necessary corrective action gather, collate &amp classify information about data, people or things handle routine &amp sensitive inquiries from &amp contacts with building owners &amp occupants &amp other government officials.

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &amp/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application assumptions will not be made.

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The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.