Fire Inspector
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Perform
quality inspections and plans examinations on all new and existing buildings,
as referenced in the North Carolina Fire Code. The employee
will contribute to improving life safety by obtaining compliance with
applicable codes, local ordinances, and accepted standards.
Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, verifying the proper maintenance of fire protection equipment,
enforcing occupancy requirements, reporting violations, and preparing written
warning notices.
The Fire Inspector shall make
recommendations for eliminating hazards, reference code violations to other
enforcement agencies, and if necessary, initiate any legal action necessary
to achieve code compliance.
Additional
duties may include inspecting the storage and use of explosive or flammable
material, issuing operational permits, and reviewing plans for approval of
construction to ensure compliance with adopted codes and standards.
ADA and Other
Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require
grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Physical Requirements:
Sensory Requirements:
Concentrated and attentive use of one or more
senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proofreading, data
entry, and tabulating data.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor
environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions, moderate exposure
to environmental conditions and frequent exposure to computer screens, files,
and phone.
A NC Standard Level III Fire Inspector
Certification is
preferred.
High school graduation or equivalent and three
years relevant work experience
OR
Associate's Degree and one year
relevant work experience
AND
All applicants must
possess or prequalify for a Standard Level I or Probationary Level II North
Carolina Fire Inspector Certification through the North Carolina Department of
Insurance.
A North
Carolina Standard Level I or Probationary Level II Fire Inspector
Certification is required.
Applicants
can visit: https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensing-cert/code-officials-qualification-board-coqb/coqb-code-enforcement-officials to obtain or prequalify through the North
Carolina Department of Insurance Office of the State Fire Marshal. All
prequalification letters and or certifications must be up to date and valid
prior to hiring consideration.
Starting salary range is $71,835.08 to $75,426.83.
Salary offer will be determined by level of certification
and experience.
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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