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Submit
Application:
Fax: (936)788-8396
E-mail: jobs@mctx.org
Attention: Montgomery
County HR
Department
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Accepting
Walk-In Applications:
Montgomery County Human Resources
501 N Thompson Suite 400 Conroe,
TX 77301
M-Fri 8am – 5pm (Closed Fri 12pm-1pm)
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Education, Experience
and Skill Requirements
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Possess a high school
diploma or GED, with college preferred.
At the time of appointment,
the minimum requirement is to be certified by the TCFP as a Basic
Inspector. Candidate will
additionally need to meet the minimum qualifications for TCLEOSE licensing
as a basic peace officer at time of appointment or within 2 years. A minimum of 2 years of technical
experience in one or more of the following areas: Fire Inspection, Building Inspection,
Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Investigation, Fire Protection Systems
Installation or Fire Prevention Education, is preferred. Candidate
should have training in NFPA Fire Inspections and Plan review, with
certification in Plans review preferred; Inspection of Hazardous materials
storage and handling, with preference to having certification as a Technician
by TCFP. Candidate shall maintain
and renew all required certifications as required by the respective State
certification agencies. Demonstrate
the ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy, quality of
detailed work and timeliness to meet deadlines as required. Have excellent reading, comprehension and
writing skills with effective oral and written communication skills. Have advance/expert proficiency with
Microsoft Office professional software and knowledge of databases used within
fire service. Demonstrate
exceptional interpersonal skills.
Perform moderate to heavy dragging or lifting. Be able to walk, stoop, bend, sit, climb,
and crawl, sometimes while wearing SCBA and/or other protective
clothing. Modify work schedules to meet
emergency response and project time lines.
Work for moderate to long periods without direct supervision. Meet objectives with self-motivation and
creative skills. Think independently
and work well in a fast paced environment.
Develop strong working relationships with others, and be an
effective team member. Handle sudden
changing work conditions and assignments.
Be capable of, and cooperative in, working a flexible work schedule
as defined by MCFMO management. Have
a working knowledge of government, association, and industry sources for
effective programs. Have a working
knowledge and experience of emergency service delivery, preferably with
volunteer or combination agencies.
May require up to 10% out-of-town travel, with occasional overnight
stays.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and clear driving
record.
Bi-lingual communications skills (English/Spanish) are
highly desired.
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Primary
Duties
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All positions within the Fire Inspection division will conduct code
inspections of assigned occupancies located within the unincorporated areas
of Montgomery
County. The inspections and/or plans reviews will
be completed based on the type of the occupancy, code requirement for
stated occupancy and hazardous material storage sites. The inspector will at times respond to
request, complaints, and/or in support of other government agencies. Inspectors will at times be called upon
to represent the County in legal matters pertaining to fire safety, code
violations, and criminal activities.
The inspector will be responsible for interpreting policies,
procedure, and laws and to guide others in interpretation; be able to
provide input in the formulation of operating policies, procedures, and
stated objectives. Inspectors will
also be called upon to assist with conducting other life safety events,
such as conducting fire drills, and working with owner/occupants to ensure
the highest life safety protection is in place. The fire inspection process involves
communicating and corresponding with the businesses, researching the
history of the occupancies and reviewing hazardous material or other
relative documentation, conducting the site inspections, documenting fire
code violations, following up on prior inspections, and working with
management on fire system maintenance issues until compliance is
achieved. Inspectors will be
responsible for all other duties assigned by MCFMO management.
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A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
IS REQURIED AND WILL BE PERFORMED FOR “LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYMENT.” UPON RECEIVEING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF
EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL AND
ILLEGAL DRUGS.
After
receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug
screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a
physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before
becoming an employee of Montgomery
County.
Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer
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