Bonfire Compliance Inspector - Seasonal

SUMMARY

The Bonfire Compliance Inspector is a seasonal position in the Ocean City Fire Department:
Office of the Fire Marshal, and will be responsible for applicable work in beach bonfire permit enforcement for the department. Normal schedule consists of evenings (~5pm – midnight), including weekends and holidays. Other duties may be assigned.

• Patrols and performs inspections of bonfires on the beach to determine permit compliance.
• Frequently interacts with the public as a representative of the Fire Department and Town.
• Understands and describes permit requirements in accordance with established policy and Town Code.
• Prepares reports and written correspondence, which may be used in the enforcement of Town ordinances.
• Investigates and documents bonfire-related complaints.
• Routinely operates an off-road vehicle (4WD Truck, SUV, and/or UTV) in safe and responsible manner.
• May issue citations and provide appropriate testimony in District Court related to permit enforcement.
• May cleanup or coordinate cleanup of bonfire debris.
• Assists permit tees with online permit system navigation, including troubleshooting, permit/online payment processing, and rescheduling.
• Other duties as assigned

• Candidates must possess excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Schedule will be primarily evening shift, May through October, including weekends and Holidays
• Hiring is subject to pre-employment drug screening and background check

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Valid driver's license

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to maintain composure and professional/courteous demeanor in limited confrontational interactions with public. Ability to communicate via departmental radio. Ability to utilize computer/peripherals to navigate online bonfire program and related software.

The physical demands described here are