Job Information
Old Dominion University Fire Prevention Inspector I in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Working Title Fire Prevention Inspector I
Position Number HR5721
Department EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PUBLIC SAFETY
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Hourly
Type of Job Hourly/Wage
EEO Category C Technicians
Job Description
Under the regular operational direction of the Fire Marshal/Fire Prevention Manager and administrative oversight of the Director of Emergency Management, this position will provide specialized support by assisting and supporting the Fire Marshal/Fire Prevention Manager in developing, promoting, maintaining, and coordinating Old Dominion University’s fire prevention programs. This includes, but is not limited to, providing support for fire code compliance inspections, fire/life safety/building code interpretation, fire incident response and investigation, fire prevention and Public Safety-related training, fire drill coordination, and a variety of fire prevention outreach programs to the University community.
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of the following duties and responsibilities: fire inspection and public education/relations. Basic knowledge of inspection methods and techniques; math sufficient to compute percentages, decimals, and fractions; record keeping systems; types and methods of building construction related to fire and life safety; and basic fire science, fire terminology, and fire behavior. Considerable knowledge of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code and References.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams/PowerPoint.
Basic ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Considerable ability to complete assignments/projects on-time and independently with limited supervision. Considerable ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a diverse faculty/staff/student population, as well as community organizations and local/regional/State/Federal partners.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Basic experience in an organized Fire Prevention Division or equivalent entity. Experience must include involvement in the following duties and responsibilities: fire inspection and public education/relations. Basic experience performing methods and techniques used in fire inspection.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Considerable experience in an organized Fire Prevention Division or equivalent entity. Experience must include involvement in the following duties and responsibilities: fire inspection and public education/outreach. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of fire prevention; considerable knowledge of the laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to fire prevention and enforcement; considerable knowledge of building materials, construction and the principles of fire behavior. Knowledge of building extinguishing and alarm systems; knowledge of the proper storage and handling of explosives and flammables.Basic knowledge of business English including spelling, grammar, vocabulary and report writing standards. Comprehensive knowledge of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
Conditions of Employment
Limited to an average of 29 hours per week for a total of 1500 hours worked annually between 01 May-30 April. Hours to be worked are flexible but mainly between normal business hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range between $ - 19.64/hr to 25.00/hr
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S02871
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 02/17/2025
Close Date 02/28/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Resume and cover letter are required. Recommendation letter(s) are optional.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page
Department Home Page odu.edu/fireprevention
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
Recommendation/Reference Letter 3
Yellow Layoff Form
Blue Layoff Card
AHP Letter