The Hazardous Materials Fire Inspector is a certified task-level position that works within the Prevention Division and specializes in hazardous materials inspections, high piled storage, and other operational permits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews applications and plans as needed to ensure that businesses are applying for and receiving required permits.
• Plans and conducts inspections of facilities requiring operational permits with emphasis on hazardous materials and high piled storage.
• Oversees the review and issuance of operational permits as required by the Harris County Adopted Fire Code.
• Identifies businesses that may have hazards that require special response for pre-planning and inspections as needed.
• Provides great customer service while working to correct any fire and life safety hazards.
• Manages time so that each project can be accomplished in the allotted time with the highest quality work being performed
• Performs assigned tasks safely and documents and reports initial accidents, injuries, or health exposures in accordance with accepted safety practices and HCFMO policy.
• Performs collateral duties as directed by a supervisor or senior staff member.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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• High School Diploma or GED and
• Two (2) years of fire service experience.
• Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) as a Fire Inspector I & II at the time of appointment.
• High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, government officials, other emergency response partners, and the media.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the Incident Management Team, in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols during emergency or disaster situations.
• A valid driver's license (Texas upon hire).

Volunteer Experience Accepted, Must Be Certified Through Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Additional Requirements:

• Must obtain Plans Examiner Certification within 1 year of appointment.
• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining Incident Command System (ICS) certification at the IS-100, 200, 700, 800, levels within a year of employment.

 
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Experience in hazardous materials inspections or response.
• Experience in high piled storage inspection.
• NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Technician or TCFP certified Hazmat Technician.
• Certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement ("TCOLE") as a Peace Officer and eligible for appointment by HCFMO.
• Previous training in NIMS (IS-700, 800, 100, 200, 300, and 400).