Fire Plans Examiner / Inspector

Interwest Consulting Group•San Diego, CA

3d•$35 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 400 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition.  In our 20+ years, we have attracted the best in our professions and are positioned for continued growth and success. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Fire Plans Examiner / Inspector to join our team of professionals.  This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments.  You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in construction work for a Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau or other closely related field, and any one of the following:
Fire Plans Examiner certification through ICC.
Fire Inspector I certification through ICC.
Mobility & Movement: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections. Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas. Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).
Vision & Hearing: Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details. Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection. Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.
Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.
Work Environment: Work performed in both office and field settings. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain). Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

Responsibilities

Review construction documents, shop drawings, and specifications for compliance with adopted fire and building codes.
Review plans related to fire life safety systems including fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, smoke control, means of egress, and occupancy classifications.
Identify plan deficiencies and prepare written correction notices.
Enter plan review comments and approvals into electronic permitting and record‑keeping systems.
Conduct field inspections of buildings under construction or renovation to verify compliance with approved plans and applicable codes.
Perform periodic site visits to validate reviewed plans against actual construction progress.
Organize inspection route, document inspection results and communicate findings to contractors, design professionals, and jurisdictional staff.