Fire Inspector - NE TX Area 1

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Remote State: Texas Fire Plans Examiner Texas – Remote Part-Time As Needed Reports to: Fire Program Manager Position Overview: Bureau Veritas N.A., Inc. is seeking qualified Fire Plans Examiner for remote work in Texas. The ideal candidate will conduct plan reviews for residential and commercial buildings. Purpose of Position/ Function: Working under the direction of the Fire Program Manager, the Fire Plans Examiner is responsible for performing a full range of fire plan reviews and evaluations for complex fire systems, fuel storage tanks, fueling installations, high piled combustible storage, access control, general fire code reviews for commercial, industrial and residential buildings in accordance with the appropriate codes, and other applicable regulations. Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform comprehensive plan review assignments between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday–Friday
• Resolve complex technical questions and respond to contractor questions regarding plan review.
• Interpret code regulations.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings with local jurisdictions.
• Readily communicate with staff, citizens and builder/contractors as necessary.
• Readily communicate with team members.
• Working knowledge of the IFC/IBC Codes and applicable local codes and amendments
• Prepare written plan review correspondence and update information into various computer software programs.
• Assess and resolve complaints received from clients, designers or contractors
• Promote professional development by achieving additional ICC certifications, attending training opportunities and consistent study of codes and standards as related to work performance.
• Working knowledge of office computer software - Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Working knowledge of project review software
• Must possess problem solving skills
• Maintain excellent customer service
• Support business development efforts
• Manage assigned projects

Job Qualifications and Education: MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education or experience normally equivalent to: Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Architecture, or related field (Preferred) Bachelor's degree can sometimes substitute for experience Certification: TCFP Fire Plans Examiner and ICC Fire Plans Examiner Certification Preferred or the ability to obtain additional certifications as it relates to work performance and duties. NICET Fire Alarm/Fire Sprinkler Level III or higher are a plus. Experience: 1 - 5 years minimum as a Fire Plans Examiner / Prior Fire plan review experience is a plus Performance Aptitudes Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform calculations related to fire systems submittals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to [email protected]. We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity! If you would like additional information regarding Bureau Veritas' federal obligations in regards to equal employment opportunity, please click the link below: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters