SENIOR FIRE INSPECTOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Senior Fire Inspector performs inspections of all proposed buildings, occupancies, and events and reviews

plans and approval and permit compliance with the Gila River Indian Community Title 21 Fire and Public Safety

Ordinance, and other required codes and standards of the Gila River Indian Community. This position

investigates all fires occurring throughout the Gila River Indian Community to determine the fire cause. The

Senior Fire Inspector handles all hazardous materials incidents and investigates the cause and determines

monetary liability for each incident. The Senior Fire Inspector inspects all occupancies operating within the

boundaries of the Gila River Indian Community for compliance with the Fire and Public Safety Ordinance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Conduct inspections of events and activities for adherence to codes and standards, issue permits and

certificates of compliance.

 Conduct plan reviews for construction, special systems, fire sprinklers, fire alarms, fuel systems and tanks,

commercial kitchen fire suppression, and life safety event plans.

 Investigate origin and cause for fires and hazmat incidents. Provides case management and meetings with

other agencies (Gila River Police Department, Law Office, etc.) as needed.

 Responsible for the testing and inspection of fixed fire protection systems, fuel storage and hazardous

dispensing operations, underground fire lines, emergency access and special fire protection systems.

 Conducts construction site inspections which includes meeting on site with developers, builders, architects,

boards and commissions regarding appropriate application of codes and standards.

 Manage and supervise Firefighters and other Inspectors during critical functions, including investigations.

 Develop and maintain appropriate schedule of fees for inspections, special permits and departmental services.

 Research the application and viability of existing and adopted codes for modification and interpretations;

submission of comments and changes to the ICC, NFPA and modify Community Codes.

 Research existing code reference materials for correct interpretation and application of life safety systems and

features; write dissertations and interpretations of findings and report to/address governing bodies, contractors

and department directors.