Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.
Job Description:
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Reviews construction plans, site plans, fire suppression system plans, fire alarm plans, and other fire code required plans for permits for new and existing commercial, public, and residential buildings.
- Reviews occupancies in the unincorporated areas of the county for inspection and compliance with the currently adopted fire code.
- Supports, collaborates and assists with code enforcement, inspections, and plan reviews for the codes currently adopted by Bell County and any applicable state laws.
- Investigates fires and arsons according to procedures/requirements as set out in Subchapter B of Chapter 352, Local Government Code and any appropriate county-adopted codes.
- Assists the Bell County Health District on the enforcement of state and county health and safety code matters.
- Enforces state laws addressing inspections of nursing homes, day-care facilities and certain other businesses in relations to fire prevention where applicable in Bell County.
- Coordinates with the County Purchasing Director and County Auditor to process requisitions, process purchase orders, track invoices, prepare annual budgets, process budget amendments, and recommend payment for supplies, materials, and services required.
- Performs related work as required.
Proposed Annual Compensation:
$72,912.00 to $90,657.00
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Prevention and Education, Emergency Management or related field supplemented by six (6) years of fire service, fire inspection, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands:
- Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
- Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
- Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
- Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
- Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
- Traffic; Moving machinery.
- Electrical shock; Heights.
- Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
- Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
- Other extreme hazards not listed above.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- Requires TCOLE certified peace office (Advanced).
- Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as Basic Fire Investigator.
- Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as Fire Inspector II.
- Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Additional Qualifications:
Proposed Compensation:
$72,912.00 - $77,375.00
Additional Recruiting Instruction:
Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the job posting closing date listed.
Work Shift:
Office Hours (United States of America)
Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.