Detail-oriented Inspector offering 7-year background experience in detailed life and fire safety inspection conforming to all local and national standards. Hardworking individual skillful in conducting accurate visual inspections and maintaining comprehensive reports and records. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Prevention Inspector
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
12.2016 - Current
Conduct periodic fire and life safety inspections of existing commercial, industrial, multi-family residential and public assembly buildings; perform requested inspections of new construction projects; review submitted documentation, verify required permits, and inspect location and set-up of temporary special events; inspect businesses prior to issuance of business licenses; inspect and witness testing of new fire protection and life safety systems; identify unsafe business practices or hazardous conditions related to fire protection and life safety systems; and develop corrective recommendations.
Inspect various properties for compliance with hazardous materials codes and regulations.
Enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to servicing of, removal of or tampering with fire protection equipment, accumulation of combustibles, maintenance of property, and other local and state fire laws. Cooperate as needed with other City departments and local agencies where joint enforcement is appropriate.
Instruct property owners and occupants regarding removal of fire and life safety hazards; instruct general public regarding fire safety and prevention methods; prepare and deliver public informational and educational presentations to various organizations, schools and general public on a variety of fire safety and prevention topics.
Issue notices of violation and citations; assist in the prosecution of violators.
Assist in instructing Fire Prevention Inspector I staff in fire prevention inspection methods, techniques and procedures.
Assist Fire Investigators to determine the cause, origin, and spread of fires.
Prepare periodic and special reports on all inspections and other activities; prepare reports and maintain records using electronic database and other common office software.
Respond to citizen complaints regarding local and state fire codes.
Cooperate directly with fire suppression crews to mitigate identified issues, including but not limited to obstructed or slowed fire department access, hazardous materials or property conditions, water supply problems, and fire protection system malfunctions.
License Officer
City Of Las Vegas Business Licensing Department
07.2005 - 12.2016
Conducted on-site compliance inspections of commercial and in-home businesses as necessary to issue general and privileged licenses; investigated licenses problems and complaints; interviewed complainants and witnesses; collected information and documents violations; prepared written reports and spreadsheets based on findings; conducted follow up inspections; issued warnings, notices, and criminal and civil citations; assesses re-inspection fees.
Reviewed site plans and special use permit requirements to verify compliance with land use and licensing conditions. Performed all needed research and enforcement to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Issued misdemeanor citations or infraction to offenders, appeared in court, give legal depositions, provided witness information, prepared administrative search warrants, prepared summon and complaint affidavits as required by City Attorney. Prepared timely case reports for court, civil hearings, and administrative proceedings; testified in court, in civil hearings, and at administrative proceedings as necessary.
Conducted investigation of computer-based advertising, businesses and activities to ensure compliance with business licensing ordinances. Performed online research to identify and locate commercial activities within the Las Vegas area.
Provided relevant information to supervisor and management staff, qualified law enforcement and other licensing agencies concerning enforcement of state and local licensing laws.
Forwarded information related to criminal activities to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Participated in facilitating general and privileged license application and renewal process, researching background information on businesses, conducting inspections, processing documentation, and facilitating administrative action taken on applications.
Acted as a liaison to the division; responded to requests from various other city divisions; coordinated routing of licensing information to applicable divisions.
Attended pre-application meetings as needed; assists with building plan review and provides technical advice on business licensing code compliance.
Education
Certificate Diploma - IT Certified System Engineer
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2002
Optical Technician Studies - Optical Technician
University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
High School Diploma -
National Commercial Highschool
Mar Del Plata, Argentina
12.1986
Skills
Highly skilled problem solving talent—grasping initial issue, then seeing it through to viable solution
Keen decision-making ability
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent communication abilities with public, staff and upper management
Detailed-oriented, capable of doing intricate statistical reports
Strong work ethic, dedicated to tasks assigned
Accomplishments
City of Las Vegas 2000 Employee of the Month
City of Las Vegas 2019 Employee of the Month
Certification
NFPA Inspector II Certification
ICC Inspector I and II Certification
FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
FEMA Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fire Prevention Inspector
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
12.2016 - Current
License Officer
City Of Las Vegas Business Licensing Department
07.2005 - 12.2016
Certificate Diploma - IT Certified System Engineer
University of Phoenix
Optical Technician Studies - Optical Technician
University of Buenos Aires
High School Diploma -
National Commercial Highschool
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