LIFE AND SAFETY PLANS EXAMINER

City of Roswell, Georgia
JOB DESCRIPTION www.roswellgov.com/jobs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties
not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing
of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Fire & Life Safety Plans Examiner

Department: Fire

Pay Grade: 511

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Code: FR56

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this classification is to review civil engineering drawings, architectural plans, fire
protection system drawings, fire main drawings, and written documents to ensure compliance with the
International Fire Code, the NFPA Life Safety Code, and other adopted codes/ordinances as applicable.
Conducts inspections on buildings under construction, fire extinguishing systems, standpipes, fire
mains, fire alarm systems and routine inspections as needed. Assists the Deputy Fire Marshal and Fire
Marshal in developing and implementing policies and procedures for code enforcement and
prevention.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ?

Performs fire and life safety plan reviews on civil engineering drawings, architectural plans, fire
protection system shop drawings, fire main drawings, and written documents to ensure
compliance with the International Fire Code, the NFPA Life Safety Code, and other adopted
codes/ordinances as applicable. ?

Conducts research on various NFPA Standards and code bodies to determine appropriate
applications of standards and codes to construction documents. ?

Identifies inadequacies found on construction plans, reports and calculations, and requests
corrections; documents compliance or non-compliance with citations from applicable codes and
standards. ?

Meets with design professionals, contractors, business owners, developers, general public and
city staff regarding code requirements. ?

Mediates and develops mutually acceptable solutions to code conformance problems and life
safety issues with architects, engineers, contractors, and building owners.

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Creates plan review comment letters outlining design or installation deficiencies to design
professionals and/or contractors. ?

Prepares plans and documentation for issuance of permits. ?

Conducts field inspections on new construction projects. ?

Witnesses and documents testing and acceptance of fire protection systems. ?

Conducts inspections of new, existing, and/or under construction buildings and businesses to
ensure compliance with applicable fire codes and regulations; conducts follow-up inspections as
required. ?

Maintains a collaborative working relationship with City Building Officials and other public
agencies as it relates to the application of codes and code enforcement. ?

Issues court citations for uncorrected violations, testifies in court for issued citations and
recommends closing of business or construction sites for violations. ?

Receives and reviews various reports and documents for completeness, accuracy and content
including lab reports, inspection reports, architectural drawings, insurance forms, fire incident
reports, inspection reports, material test certifications and technical reports. ?

May be required to conduct investigations of fires to determine origin and cause; searches fire
scene to gather, tag, log and maintain chain of evidence; takes photographs and prepares
drawings as required; interviews witnesses and suspects; takes written statements; prepares
written report detailing all information related to the fire for use in future litigation and public
record; assists in the apprehension and prosecution of suspects; testifies in court as expert
witness in fire investigations. ?

Attends training programs and seminars to update and maintain knowledge and skills and meet
all certification requirements. ?

Operates a personal computer, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine, phone system, drafting
equipment, and other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use
of word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, database, and other system software
utilized within the department. ?

May be re-assigned to the Operations Division under emergency condition and respond to
emergency scenes utilizing various firefighting and emergency response equipment including fire
apparatus, Jaws of Life, chain saws, air compressor, vent fan, weapons, hydrocarbon detectors,
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus and related equipment. ?

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Requires a High school diploma or GED. Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or related field preferred.
Requires experience as Fire Plans Reviewer, Fire Inspector, and Investigator; or any equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and
abilities for this job.

Licenses or Certifications: ?

Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 3 months of hire ?

Possess and maintain Georgia Firefighter Certification or NPQI & NPQII ?

Certification as a GA Fire Inspector (Preferred) ?

Certification as a GA POST certified Peace Officer (Preferred) ?

Certification as a GA Fire Investigator Level I & II (Preferred)

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Possess and maintain certification from NFPA as a Plans Reviewer ?

Possess and maintain a current First Aid/CPR/AED certification ?

Possess and maintain a valid State of Georgia driver’s license, with a satisfactory motor vehicle
record (MVR)

Special Requirements: ?

Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, polygraph, and psychological
evaluation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ?

Supports honest and transparent decision-making ?

Collaborates with colleagues in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability
and ownership of projects, roles and assignments ?

Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in word and action, and encourages others to do the same ?

Working knowledge of the International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), and
NFPA standards. ?

Read and interpret complex building plans and specifications. ?

Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of fire prevention and suppression. ?

Knowledge of practices and procedures for Code enforcement, fire/arson investigation,
interviewing techniques and fire prevention programs. ?

Knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of streets, principal buildings, and fire
hydrants. ?

Knowledge and understanding of principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting,
fire prevention, fire personnel training, and emergency medical methods. ?

Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply all city or departmental policies, practices, and
procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. ?

Ability to interpret Federal, State, and local fire regulations, ordinances, and laws, including
arson laws, Fire Prevention and Life Safety Codes, and applicable Standard or International
Codes. ?

Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising
discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established
standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and
relationships. ?

Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others. ?

Ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or
materials used in performing essential functions. ?

Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and
information. ?

Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate
decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret
graphs. ?

Ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral,
diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify
methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. ?

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in
situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is typically sedentary to light which requires the ability to exert light physical effort, but which
may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight
(10-15 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Tasks also
require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require
the ability to communicate orally. While performing fire suppression or investigative functions, the
work may be heavy work which requires the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with
greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping,
kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy
objects and materials (50-100 pounds); and may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up
to 100 pounds). Tasks also require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors,
sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Performance of
fire suppression functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt,
dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes,
hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric
currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites,
explosives, firearms, water hazards, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

The City has the right to revise this job description at any time. This

description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The City of Roswell, Georgia commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying
with local, state and federal laws. The City’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race,
creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law.

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