WS - C, K-5 - Fire-Building Position - 9-2-22

City of Tiffin, Iowa Adopted _____, 2022 Page 2 3. Works closely with outside agencies directly associated with the City and Department for the purpose of code and ordinance enforcement. Coordinates and participates in outside activities beneficial to the City and Department. Oversees and administers fire inspections within the City of Tiffin, and issues written notices of code violations. 4. Recommends changes to the fire code as necessary for the protection of the citizens of the City. 5. When available during working hours, responds to fire, medical, and other emergency situations. 6. Meets with and assists architects, engineers, contractors, and others involved in the development and construction activities where fire codes ordinances, or standards may affect such activities. 7. Participates in the investigation and reporting of incidents involving accidental releases or illegal disposal of hazardous materials with other City departments. 8. Investigates complaints related to immediate life safety hazards. 9. Maintains complete and permanent records of all fire prevention activities including: public education contacts, inspections, conditions corrected, citizen complaints, special hazards, and fire investigation reports. 10. Performs related or other work as assigned by the City Administrator, Fire Chief or Building Official. As related to duties of the Building Department 11. Assumes responsibility for enforcement of the City of Tiffin Building Codes. 12. Reviews and interprets building codes which regulate the inspection and installation of structural systems, as well as related codes, ordinance, and laws. 13. Prepares and monitors documentation and authorizes building permits and certificates of occupancy. 14. Enforces the flood plain ordinance. 15. Receives and investigates complaints regarding code violations and property conditions. 16. Analyzes zoning and nuisance code requirements for consistency and enforceability; makes recommendations to the Building Official and City Staff. 17. Responds to questions and provides information to the public, City Staff and governmental agencies to assist them in understanding building, zoning and housing regulations. 18. Initiates legal action as necessary to obtain compliance with building codes. 19. Investigates special problems, technical data or other matters relating to structural inspection, files oral or written reports on same. 20. Makes recommendations to improve section operations and procedures. 21. Maintains manual and computerized inspection records. General: 1. Attend City and Department staff meetings. 2. Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City and Fire Department policies, procedures and safety practices, attends work regularly at the designated place and time; 3. Support continuous process improvement initiatives. 4. Perform related work as required or assigned.