Deputy Fire Marshal - Fire Inspector
About The Position
Make a meaningful impact in your community as a Deputy Fire Marshal. In this key public safety role, you’ll help shape safer buildings and neighborhoods by enforcing the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, reviewing plans for new construction, conducting inspections, and issuing mandatory permits that support community-wide safety. You’ll also take part in an on‑call rotation, investigating fires to determine origin and cause, providing expert guidance during emergencies, and serving as a trusted liaison for county partners. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise directly protects lives, strengthens community resilience and offers diverse, rewarding challenges, this is your opportunity.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Fire Protection Technology, Fire Science or related field
- Two years of fire services experience
- Two years of code enforcement experience
- North Carolina Fire Inspector Level III Standard Certificate - Candidates will be considered for employment with a NC Fire Inspector Level I Standard or the ability to pre-qualify for a Level II Certificate (standard or probationary) through the NC Code Qualifications Board, but must obtain a Fire Inspector Level III Standard Certificate on an timeline as defined during the hiring process
- Candidates with these credentials outside of NC, must receive a NC prequalification letter issued by the Code Qualifications Board prior to an interview
- NC or IAAI FIT or must obtain within two years and part of the employment
- Hazardous Operations Certification Operations or equivalent as determined by NC OFSM
- Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Knowledge and ability to inspect new and existing buildings for compliance with applicable codes and standards
- Ability to examine plans and specifications to ensure conformance with applicable codes/standards and make recommendations
- Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions
- Knowledge of and the ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions
- Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences
- Ability to deal with others in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution
- Ability to use appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to reduce tension, resolve conflict and guide individuals or groups to accomplish work
- Knowledge of appropriate data collection policy and procedures, filing systems, data management systems and programs.
- Ability to compile, organize and store printed and electronic information
- Ability to review, compile and analyze information to prepare reports
- Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing
- Ability to build and maintain ongoing, collaborative, working relationships with coworkers to achieve the goals of the work unit
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with various public safety agencies and respond to identified needs
- Ability to problem solve at a high level involving analytical skills
- Excellent time management skills
Nice To Haves
- Two plus years of experience in Fire Investigations
- North Carolina Fire/Arson Investigator
- NIMS 700, 800, 100 & 200
- Bloodborne Pathogens certification
- North Carolina Firefighter Certification
Responsibilities
- Perform periodic fire inspections in existing buildings and educate the public on fire prevention tactics
- Perform inspections for new construction, alterations and renovations of commercial occupancies
- Perform fire origin and cause investigations and other emergency response related duties
- Conduct plans review for new construction, alterations and renovations of commercial occupancies
- Issue mandatory permits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
