Fire Inspector Supervisor jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Inspects buildings within assigned area to determine whether workmanship, repairs for safety and new construction alterations are in conformance with approved plans, applicable codes and regulations.

Department:  Permits, Licenses & Inspections

Salary: $55,446 - $61,607 per year. 

Position Type: Announcement/Bid

Union: This position is included in the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Union Bid Form:    None required.  Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.

Civil Service Classification:  Non-Competitive.

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application may be disqualified.  Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a civil service appeal.

• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment. Click here to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.  
• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License at the time of filing application or prior to appointment, which must be maintained throughout employment.  Written requests for a special accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.
• Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID 19 vaccination mandate.  

NOTE:  The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration from employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE:  Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh.  Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.  

NOTE:  The Fire Inspector 1 Certification AND the National Fire Protection Agency 472 First Responder Certification must be acquired within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. 

 Qualifying Requirements:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time experience in the field of fire prevention enforcement.  (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
• EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.
• EQUIVALENCY:  Education/training may be substituted for work experience on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above).  The Total Qualifying Requirement is two (2) years.

• Written:  None required for this position.
• Performance:  None required for this position.
• Medical:  Required.

• Inspects existing buildings within assigned area to determine that fire safety of building elements and life safety systems have been maintained in accordance with the International Fire Prevention Code and International Property Maintenance Code. 
• Inspects existing buildings to assure that fire safety and life safety systems have been maintained in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Reads and inspects from approved fire protection plans, specifications and reports.
• Coordinates annual maintenance testing reports and fire protection acceptance testing reports for new installations with building managers and third party testing agencies.
• Issues letters of violation and refers violations to Magistrate's Court.
• Appears as a witness in Magistrate's Court and Court of Common Pleas.
• Witnesses tests for fire protection systems, (i.e. fire alarm, sprinkler and standpipe systems).
• Investigates complaints with regard to fire prevention codes and ordinances.
• Inspects places of assembly (e.g. theaters, restaurants, etc.).
• Canvasses assigned area and reports fire code and property maintenance code deficiencies and violations.
• Reads construction plans, specifications and reports as approved by the department. 
• May be required to be on 24 hour call.
• Performs activities and functions of related personnel and other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.