Fire Inspector

Your work can prevent the next emergency. From inspecting buildings to explaining safety requirements and educating residents, your decisions can make a measurable difference. Make an Impact Help make homes, workplaces and community spaces safer. Apply fire and building codes through inspections, plan review and practical problem-solving. Work directly with property owners, businesses and the community. Build your expertise through structured training and a potential career path to Fire Inspector/Investigator. What You Will Do Inspect commercial and residential properties for fire and life-safety code compliance. Review construction plans and identify fire hazards and appropriate corrective actions. Investigate complaints, conduct follow-up inspections, document findings and support enforcement when necessary. Participate in fire investigations; this is not a lead or solo fire-investigation position. Deliver public education and community risk-reduction programs. Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and case documentation. Work Schedule & Conditions Normally a 40-hour workweek, with occasional weekends and after-hours assignments; subject to recall for fire investigations and training. Field work may involve heights, smoke, water, bending, kneeling and other physically demanding conditions. Periodic respiratory examinations, fit testing and use of a PAPR and/or respirator are required.

Requirements: High school graduation or equivalent; 1.5 years of experience in fire, building or government code enforcement, fire investigation, suppression, law enforcement, or building construction; OR associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Fire Management, General Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field AND 9 months experience in those fields; Valid driver's license; ICS 100, 200, 700, 800; International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I certification at time of appointment

Salary: $37.92 - $47.09 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-11-18