Fire Inspection Supervisor - Residential

Full Job Description

The City of Saint Paul Department of Safety & Inspections is hiring a DSI Fire Safety Inspector III to perform advanced level work in conducting the most complex and difficult complaint investigations, inspections, and enforcement actions associated with commercial, single family, and multi-unit residential properties related to property maintenance and public safety.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Conduct investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and reviews. Identify, resolve, and manage the most complex violations, compliance requirements, and issues.
• Coordinate area enforcement activities, initiate assignments involving multiple staff, and monitor complex compliance issues through completion.
• Coordinate the efforts of multiple sections, departments, and agencies to address chronic compliance issues.
• Provide testimony at various venues, including City council, Legislative hearings, Administrative hearings, and court.
• Conduct complex research related to ongoing work and special projects, producing reports and recommendations.
• Develop training modules and train staff in work related techniques, procedures, and requirements. Monitor workloads and directs staff regarding violation and potential violation determinations.
• Perform highly complex inspections and enforcement actions.
• Explain codes, laws, and enforcement policies to individuals and groups.
• Assist in writing policies and procedures.
• Properly and safely drive and operate a motor vehicle.

For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Information Specific to this Position:
This position may be assigned to be on-call after normal working hours including weekends and holidays.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals.

At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve.

Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.

We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Requirements

Requirements may be met by one of the following options:

• Four years of experience performing fire safety investigations, inspections, and compliance for commercial, single family, and multi-unit residential properties related to property maintenance and public safety. 
• An Associate Degree or 60 college semester credits to include coursework in fire, building, or engineering technology, construction, communications, or any related area and two years of experience performing fire safety investigations, inspections, and compliance for commercial, single family, and multi-unit residential properties related to property maintenance and public safety. 
• A Bachelor's Degree to include coursework in fire, building, or engineering technology, construction, communications, or any related area. 

AND

Must possess and maintain certification as a Fire Inspector II or III by the Minnesota Fire Service Certification Board, the National Fire Protection Association-NPQB, or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress to NFPA 1031 Standards.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

As position vacancies are based on identified service needs in specific neighborhoods, certain positions within this classification may require reading, writing, and speaking fluently in a language other than English. Refer to the Job Announcement for specific language information.

Qualifications

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A legible copy of your educational transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
   • A resume

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Additional Information

Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your resume.

Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and any attachments.

You must submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire and any attachments by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists Created from Open Job Posting: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position.

Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist.

When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e.

hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list.

If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.

Final Selection Process: Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months and all will be notified of their status.

A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire.

You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title: Fire Inspection Supervisor - Residential
Official Title: DSI Fire Safety Inspector III