Fire alarm inspector job description

This post includes 3 parts: duties list, job qualification and job description writing tips for Fire alarm inspector in details. A complete job description concludes Fire alarm inspector key duties/responsibilities, Fire alarm inspector job qualifications (knowledge, education, skills, abilities, experience…KSA model) and other ones such as daily tasks, key activities, key/core competencies, job functions/purpose…

I. List of Fire alarm inspector duties:

1. Prepares for fire alarm installations by reviewing installation orders; gathering equipment, supplies, and tools; coordinating schedules with customers.
2. Plans fire alarm installations by surveying and evaluating location; identifying alarm installation requirements; laying-out equipment and wiring plan.
3. Establishes fire alarm system by installing equipment; running and pulling wiring; programming and calibrating equipment; adhering to codes, regulations, and standards.
4. Verifies fire alarm system functioning by testing equipment, connections, and signals; identifying and correcting problems.
5. Maintains records by documenting installation. Submit accurate and timely documentation to your immediate supervisor
6. Maintains customer rapport by resolving concerns; answering questions.
7. Maintains safe and secure work environment by following safe practices; keeping security information confidential.
8. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
9. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
10. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests;
11. Experience of Commercial Fire Alarm inspections, installation and service - Fire Extinguisher Inspection a bonus
12. Working knowledge of equipment application, compatibility, mounting techniques, programming and testing desired
13. Knowledge of electrical systems. Able to read diagrams and blueprints.
14. Assist in the Inspection, installation and signal verification of Fire Alarm & Security Systems
15. Computer skills; MS office, email
16. Demonstrated leadership skills
17. Maintain a acceptable driving record and drug testing
18. Clear understanding of UL accounts
19. Work in a team environment with paid "On Call" scheduling
20. Extinguisher / Ansul Hood Systems Inspection and Testing

II. List of Fire alarm inspector qualifications

1. Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office 2000 or XP
2. Be able to work nights and weekends, if needed
3. Possess good written and oral communication skills
4. Experience in electronics a plus
5. Possess a valid driver’s license

III. Tips to write job description

1. Too-long job description:

Looking at a too-long job description can frighten the candidates off and drive the away. A job description, no matter how important the job is, should not be included in more than 3 pages. If one focuses on too many things at a time, he shall definitely lose focus on the main items and get overwhelmed by the remaining; So, keep it concisely.

2. Too-short job description:

While too-long can be a problem, too-short is more a problem. It will ruin the meaning of the job description. A too-short one means it lacks necessary details and therefore, the candidate will not be able to understand while reading it.

3. Listing unnecessary functions or job duties:

Just classifying these into the “others” category will save you a lot of effort and space. On the other hand, the job description will become more dilute and easy to be neglected.

4. Key functions

Not listing key functions as required for the job can be a fatal mistake to a job description.

5. Grammar and spelling

Poor grammar and having spelling errors can ruin the job description, too. Never think that as you are the employer, you may have the right to make grammar or spelling errors while requires other not to. A job description with such errors is easily to be mistaken as a fake or ghost ads; as a result, the candidate will turn away from it.

6. Not specific enough:

Be specific and concise; if you don’t address the specific, then what the job description is for. It is for the candidate to understand just exactly what he needs to do or needs to have. Lacking details can confuse the candidates very well.

7. Not having the job description reviewed by others:

This is also a common mistake. One may be subject to bias, but more than one, especially with the help of those external advisor, the job description can be more perfect.

8. Using buzzwords or abbreviations:

In fact, it is not necessary at all to use such in a job description.

9. Using slang or legal words:

Just use common wording to communicate with others and don’t do anything extraordinarily.

10. Not updating the job description:

The same job may require different duties and responsibilities in different times, so, you cannot use the same job description for 2 different times.