Job Description
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $3,278.77-3,539.62 bi-weekly
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
JOB SUMMARY
The Fire Inspector provides emergency medical care, community risk reduction, and firefighting efforts in service to the protection of life and property. Develop and implement programmed efforts in education, enforcement, and investigation based on nationally recognized standards and national, state, and local legislation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED certification with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the fire service or other public service field, secondary degree in engineering, construction management, industrial hygiene, or related field desirable; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Must hold or be able to obtain certification by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), Pro Board, or certificates of test completion from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), or the International Code Council (ICC) to the following standards: NFPA 1031—Fire Inspector I within twelve (12) months of hire.
Must hold or be able to obtain current certification to NFPA 1031—Fire Inspector II and NFPA 1033—Fire Investigator within twenty-four (24) months of hire. Must be available for weekend standby duty (on call 24 hours) on a rotating basis.
Must possess or be able to obtain National Registry or South Dakota Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification within one year of hire.
Must possess, or be able to obtain prior to hire, a valid driver’s license.
Must be a nonsmoker.
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.