Fire Inspector III

Prince George's County Government•Largo, MD

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department is seeking Fire Inspector III (Fire Inspector 3H), Grade H21, employees for its Fire Investigations Division. This professional-level team-leader inspectional position enforces applicable federal, state, and local fire and life-safety codes and standards in new construction, renovation projects, and facilities storing flammable or combustible materials, including explosives installations and high-occupancy buildings. The role requires reading and interpreting approved engineering plans and specifications for building construction, fire-extinguishing systems, fire-alarm systems, and fire-rated assemblies. The position involves working with contractors, owners, engineers, and the public; interpreting and explaining fire codes; issuing violation notices; and preparing correspondence, reports, and evidence for administrative appeals or court proceedings. Inspectors may train, lead, and supervise subordinate Fire Inspectors and are expected to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level supervisory fire position. The Department’s mission is to serve the community through risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services. The position is essential: employees must be willing and able to report or remain at work during standard or non-standard hours as operations or emergencies require, including when other County employees receive administrative leave. The job is located at 9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, Maryland.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of fire-safety inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Fire Inspector III certification meeting NFPA 1031 standards.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet agency training and performance standards and demonstrate required proficiency.
Ability and willingness to serve as an essential employee and report or remain at work during standard or non-standard hours as operations or emergencies require.
If selected, successfully pass public-safety pre-employment checks, which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screening.
If selected, provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with plan reviews, on-site assessments, and resolving code violations.
Ability to perform and document complex fire-code and compliance inspections.

Responsibilities

Conduct fire and life-safety inspections of occupancy classes prescribed by County fire and building codes and verify compliance with minimum fire-code and life-safety requirements.
Review building occupancy for consistency with code and protective requirements.
Assist Fire Investigators in identifying code deficiencies or violations in occupancies where fires have occurred.
Investigate citizen complaints and determine whether to issue a citation or correction order.
Train, lead, and supervise subordinate Fire Inspectors.
Lead the team in ensuring follow-up inspections and re-inspections are conducted within specified time frames.
Assist in coordinating County inspection programs, including programs for public assemblies, daycare centers, residential care facilities, and high-occupancy buildings.
Attend meetings, seminars, training, and courses to maintain and enhance knowledge of fire-code enforcement, inspections, and special-hazard activities.
Investigate incidents to determine code violations and assist field personnel as necessary.
Perform all functions of a Fire Inspector effectively.