Code Official II

State of North Carolina; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Annual paid Holidays

North Carolina State Health Plan by AE

Supplemental Benefits: FSAs, etc.

NC State Retirement (TSERS)

WeSave Employee Discounts

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Insurance – Office of State Fire Marshal is seeking a qualified State Fire Prevention Inspector to conduct inspections of state-owned properties for compliance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and NFPA standards. The role includes life-safety evaluations, reports, and potential training duties, with on-call responsibilities as part of SERT.

Travel throughout the state is required, including overnight stays, with occasional weekend hours.

Qualifications

• NC Certification as Fire Inspector III is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing fire prevention inspections on government-owned buildings.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing inspections for pyrotechnics.

Responsibilities

• Perform required annual and special inspections of state owned buildings and equipment.
• Report fire code deficiencies and coordinate corrective action with agencies.
• Conduct emergency and after hours inspections as needed to ensure public safety.
• Schedule and inspect pyrotechnic displays on state property, including college campuses.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports for OSFM documentation and insurance review.
• Provide educational materials, teach at professional associations, and represent OSFM at conferences.
• Conduct fire investigations with OSFM Fire Investigation Unit, SBI, ATF, or local agencies; submit reports and testify as needed.
• Participate in SERT deployments, assisting with equipment setup, maintenance and inventory, take part in full scale emergency training drills, and engage in extended emergency operations in potentially harsh environments.

Skills

Fire Inspector III Certification

Government building inspections

Pyrotechnic inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency

Dept of Insurance

Division

Office of State Fire Marshal

Job Classification Title

Code Official II (S)

Position Number

60013540

Grade

NC14

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents, adjusters, bail bondsmen and more, along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the Department. In an ever-changing environment, it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products, competitive prices and consumer protection。

Description of Work

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is to ensure the safety and well-being of North Carolina’s citizens by providing expert fire cause investigations, training for first responders, and enforcing state building codes. OSFM’s divisions work together to protect lives and property through comprehensive fire safety programs and services。

With eight key divisions - Codes and Interpretations, Field Services, Risk Management, Licensing and Certifications, Ratings/Grants/GIS/Foam, Fire & Rescue Training/Commission/RPD, Fire Investigation Unit, and Community Risk Reduction - the dedicated staff at OSFM take on a diverse range of essential responsibilities, directly impacting the safety of North Carolina’s citizens. From training fire and rescue personnel and enforcing state building codes to procuring property insurance for state-owned structures and scrutinizing construction plans for government projects, OSFM fulfills a crucial role in safeguarding lives and property across North Carolina。

For more information about OSFM: http://www.ncosfm.gov

Description of Work: Position 60013540 - Code Official II / State Fire Prevention Inspector

Recruitment Salary Range: $52,592 – $82,400

Salary Grade: NC14

*This posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the end date.

This position is home based/remote and requires extensive travel throughout the state, from Charlotte to Brunswick, including overnight stays, and occasional weekend hours.

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal is seeking a knowledgeable and committed State Fire Prevention Inspector to conduct inspections of state owned properties for compliance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and applicable NFPA standards. This position identifies life safety hazards, prepares inspection reports, assists with code interpretations, and supports fire investigations. The role may also include training responsibilities and disaster related inspections. The position serves on the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) with 24/7 on call responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform required annual and special inspections of state owned buildings and equipment.
• Report fire code deficiencies and coordinate corrective action with agencies.
• Conduct emergency and after hours inspections as needed to ensure public safety.
• Schedule and inspect pyrotechnic displays on state property, including college campuses.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports for OSFM documentation and insurance review.
• Provide educational materials, teach at professional associations, and represent OSFM at conferences.
• Conduct fire investigations with OSFM Fire Investigation Unit, SBI, ATF, or local agencies; submit reports and testify as needed.
• Participate in SERT deployments, assisting with equipment setup, maintenance and inventory, take part in full scale emergency training drills, and engage in extended emergency operations in potentially harsh environments.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• NC Certification as Fire Inspector III
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing fire prevention inspections on government owned buildings
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing inspections for pyrotechnics

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED); and 5 years of building code enforcement experience with a minimum of 2 Level III Code Official Certifications, or experience as a supervisor, director, or chief code official of a jurisdiction; or 2 years of code enforcement experience a supervisor, director or chief code official of a jurisdiction, and 4 years of journey level construction experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications

Must possess a minimum of two of the following trades:(Building, Fire, Electrical) and a maximum of four North Carolina Code Officials Qualifications Board Standard Level III Certificates, with three in Building, Fire, Electrical, and one in Plumbing, or Mechanical, or pre- qualify for a minimum of two of the following trades:(Building, Fire, Electrical) at the time of hire and obtain all certifications within one year.

Benefits of NC State Employment

We value our employees and offer a wide varietyof competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits include:

• 12 Annual paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

To learn more about employee perks/benefits

• Why Work For NC?
• NC OSHR: Benefits

The Department of Insurance/OSFM may conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.