Fire Marshal – Fire Inspector & Plans Examiner

City of Dunwoody • Dunwoody, GA

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About The Position

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking an experienced Fire Marshal to support its municipal services and code compliance team in the north Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area. The position focuses on fire and life safety plan reviews, construction inspections, and ongoing fire code compliance inspections for commercial and residential development.

The Fire Marshal works with contractors, architects, engineers, property and business owners, building officials, and other development professionals to help ensure projects and existing occupancies comply with applicable fire and life safety requirements. The role combines technical code expertise, customer service, and direct engagement with the development community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional experience performing fire code inspections, fire and life safety inspections, fire prevention, or fire plan review.
• Strong working knowledge of the International Fire Code (IFC) and applicable NFPA standards.
• Experience reviewing architectural and construction documents for fire and life safety compliance.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems, including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire department access, fire flow, means of egress, and occupancy requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply adopted codes, ordinances, standards, and regulations to existing buildings and new construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical code requirements clearly to design professionals, contractors, business owners, and the public.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project and inspection sites throughout the assigned service area.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• ICC Fire Inspector I and/or Fire Inspector II certification.
• ICC Fire Plans Examiner certification.
• Fire Inspector certification through an IFSAC- or Pro Board-accredited program.
• NFPA fire inspection, plan review, or fire protection-related credentials.
• Previous experience as a Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, Fire Plans Examiner, or Fire Inspector.
• Experience working within or supporting a municipal fire prevention, community development, building inspections, or code enforcement department.
• Experience conducting both plan review and field inspections.
• Knowledge of Georgia fire and life safety requirements and experience working with municipal jurisdictions in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire and life safety plan reviews for commercial and residential development projects.
• Perform construction inspections to verify compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes, approved plans, and local requirements.
• Conduct annual fire and life safety inspections of existing occupancies to ensure continued code compliance.
• Review and evaluate fire protection systems, means of egress, occupancy requirements, and other life safety features.
• Inspect fire alarm, sprinkler, and other fire protection systems for compliance with applicable codes and approved plans.
• Identify fire code violations and coordinate corrective actions, notices of violation, and follow-up inspections.
• Provide technical code interpretations and guidance to contractors, architects, engineers, developers, business owners, and members of the public.
• Collaborate with building officials, inspectors, contractors, and design professionals to facilitate code-compliant project completion.
• Perform final fire and life safety inspections and support the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection reports, plan review comments, enforcement documentation, correspondence, and other required records.
• Research and interpret applicable fire, building, and life safety codes and standards.
• Provide responsive, professional customer service while maintaining consistent and effective enforcement of adopted codes.

Benefits

• Take-home company vehicle for daily travel to work sites.
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, and vision.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Certification reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Company-observed paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental benefits, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED