The Department of Safety and Inspections is hiring diverse and talented individuals to join our Fire Safety Inspection Division.
The Fire Safety 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.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Responsibilities
Here’s what you can expect to do:
Conducts investigations and performs inspections of residential, business, and vacant properties. Determines 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. Provides regulatory information regarding the range of licensing, zoning, housing, occupancy, planning, and permit requirements. Inspects property exteriors and interiors and creates appropriate orders of corrective actions and/or summons for non-compliance where applicable. Monitors complex assignments and projects, prepares reports, and completes related documents for investigations, inspections, and reviews. Assists with the coordination efforts of multiple sections, departments, and agencies to address compliance issues. For more information and essential functions, see our DSI Fire Safety Inspector II Job Description.
Qualifications
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.
City of Saint Paul
Suite 200
Saint Paul, USA, Minnesota 55102
US
