The City of Laconia has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Fire Inspector within our Fire Prevention Division.  This Inspector reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention and will be responsible for conducting inspections of mechanical systems and multi-family buildings. Qualified candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills.  This is a 24 hour per week position. The work schedule is flexible. The inspector position is dynamic in nature.

Responsibilities include, however are not limited to the following:

1.  Responsible for inspecting the installation of mechanical systems, vents and ducts, gas piping, tank sets, gas-fired and oil-fired appliances. 

2.  Conducts systematic inspections of rental housing properties in Laconia

3.  Receives complaints from tenants and citizens; investigates and resolves complaints according to standard complaint procedures.

4.  Enforces departmental procedures pertaining to dangerous buildings.

5.  Prepares written reports and maintains records of work performed.

6.  Performs data entry and retrieval functions in researching violations and scheduling inspections

Minimum Desired Qualifications for applicants include:

·                  Building Construction knowledge

·                  Fire Inspector I

·                  Must have a clean criminal history and valid driving record