The City of Pearland, Texas is hiring a Fire Investigator.

DUTIES: Investigates hazard complaints, (open burning, fireworks) illegal dumping, environmental crimes, arson and abates unsafe structures. Issues citations and files charges with the District Attorney as to above crimes. Assist with fire investigations, inspections, prevention and emergency management as needed or directed. Enforce the fire code, city ordinances and penal code.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions of an Investigator include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities, which are listed, in no particular order of importance or significance:

1. Enforces laws and ordinances relating to the City of Pearland's adopted fire and life-safety codes.
2. Investigates cases of known and suspected arson to determine the origin, cause, and circumstances of fires. Investigates hazard complaints such as open burning and fireworks, illegal dumping and environmental crimes.
3. Inspects commercial and residential structures/properties/sites, etc., to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, or rules and identifies conditions that may endanger life or property.
4. Secures available materials or information related to assignments.
5. Interviews or interrogates individuals, takes statements or testimony and prepares detailed reports including charts and graphs.
6. Takes photographs and obtains evidence.
7. Works with private or public entities as needed to conduct fire prevention education meetings.
8. Enforces ordinances relating to illegal dumping activities, environmental crimes and abatement of unsafe structures.
9. Issues warnings and/or citations, as appropriate, to those violating respective ordinances.
10. Makes arrests, as appropriate, of those committing the act of arson and related crime(s).
11. Works with local and county prosecutor's offices to ensure legal prosecution of those found guilty of violating ordinances and/or committing criminal acts related to fire and environmental crimes.
12. Responds to call-out location within a reasonable amount of time of receiving call.
13. Assists with emergency management activities as needed.
14. Monitors and keeps updated on local, state and federal laws charged with enforcing.
15. Communicates and works hand in hand with other agencies, city staff, contractors, and the general public to ensure all responsibilities of the Fire Marshal's Office.
16. Generates reports on all of the above-described duties.
17. Assists with fire inspections and fire fighting support activities as directed.
18. Serves as "essential personnel" and is required to remain available for immediate call-in due to any natural or man made disaster, or any other event the Fire Marshal or City Manager deem necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:
The minimum job requirements are as follows:
1. High school graduate or equivalent is required.
2. A minimum of one (1) year experience as a fire investigator and environmental crime investigation is preferred.
3. Valid, Class "C" Texas Driver's License required.
4. Arson Investigator Certification, and Basic Fire Inspector with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, required, or the ability to obtain within one year of employment.
5. Basic Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education is required.
6. Basic Structure Firefighter certified from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection is preferred.
7. Prior experience with Code Enforcement (Environmental Crimes, Illegal Dumping, abatement of unsafe structures) and assisting in Emergency Management activities are preferred.
8. Certified, as an Emergency Care Attendant or EMT-basic from the Texas Department of Health is preferred.
SALARY: $19.23/hour plus excellent benefits
APPLICATION: Interested applicants must submit a City of Pearland employment application, along with a resume and copies of above certifications, to City of Pearland, Attn: HR, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581. Application packets are available on our website www.cityofpearland.com. For information call Vanessa Filla (281) 652-1620. Facsimiles or e-mail applications will not be accepted. The City of Pearland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.