Tennessee State Government

Executive Service

FIRE & BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR 2

HEALTH FACILITIES COMMISSION

KNOXVILLE, TN

Closing Date: 06/17/2025

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Who we are and what we do:

The mission of the Health Commission Facilities is protecting patients and promoting quality in healthcare facilities. Our Vision is to be entrusted to ensure excellence in an everchanging healthcare environment. Our values are Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Consistency, Innovation.

Job Overview:

HFC is seeking to fill the position of Fire and Building Code Inspector 1. This is the entry level class in the Fire and Building Code Inspector series. After 12 continuous months of training and satisfactory performance, this position is reclassified as a Fire and Building Code Inspector 2

Key Responsibilities:

Specific job duties for this position are as follows:

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials:

1. Trains to inspect and witnesses the installation and testing of fire protection or fire detection systems, construction components, etc., to verify that such systems and components are installed in accordance with appropriate state/federal laws, codes, regulations, standards, and department rules.
2. Studies, prepares, and obtains a federal certification through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) within one year of hire
3. Maintains and operates an assigned work vehicle for the performance of job duties
4. Under close supervision, learns the inspection process for complaint/unusual incident investigations, annual surveys of licensed facilities, and construction inspections Under close supervision, learns how to access and utilize required department programs, examples of Edison, ACTS, ACO, etc.,
5. Under close supervision, learns how to conduct follow up inspections
6. Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license
7. Must obtain and maintain a fire inspector certification within one year of hire
8. Possess capability to attend and complete on- and off-site training courses and any certification required by the department
9. Performs general physical activities including but limited to, walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders, and stooping
10. Under close supervision, learns how to identify features of building construction on architectural/engineering plans
11. Learns how to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal/external clients
12. Learns how to interpret codes, regulations, and laws for internal and external clients
13. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Competencies: (KSAs)

1. Customer focus
2. Works well with others
3. Trust and integrity
4. Problem solving
5. Resolves conflicts
6. Time management
7. Prioritization skills
8. Written/oral/ listening communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Substitution of a specific associates degree in fire-protection engineering technology, fire science, engineering technology, and/or construction technology may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.

Substitution of experience for education: Qualifying full-time experience in one or a combination of the following areas may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis to a maximum of four years: (1) fire prevention or suppression, (2) engineering or architecture, (3) reviewing architectural or engineering plans to determine compliance with fire and building safety codes, (4) construction project management, (5) arson investigation of commercial or residential building structures, (6) fire or building inspections or design for buildings under construction, (7) any skilled work in drafting, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, inspection, (8) or other related building maintenance or construction trades (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full- time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education).

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.