Fire prevention inspector competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Fire prevention inspector position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Methods and practices involved in construction
2. Arithmetic and basic algebra
3. Computer equipment and associated software programs
4. Quality service practices
5. Safety issues and liability reduction, report writing methods
6. Customer service principles
7. Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to fire prevention and investigation
8. Conduct fire prevention inspections
9. Assist Sworn Fire Personnel as needed;
10. Read and understand drawings, diagrams and specifications for construction projects;
11. Prepare reports and communications; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; communicate and deal effectively with fire personnel, engineers, contractors and the general public;
12. Perform arithmetic and basic algebraic functions
13. Ensure safety and professional work standards are met
14. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and deliver quality customer service
15. One (1) year of college-level coursework (30 semester units or 45 quarter units) from an accredited college or university in skilled or construction trades, fire administration/science/technology, engineering or a directly related field. 
16. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a directly-related field may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to one (1) year.
17. Three (3) years experience as a building inspector, public works inspector, construction inspector, engineering assistant or equivalent fire prevention inspection experience.

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills

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