Engineering Supervisor II — Fire Safety & Inspections Lead

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, seeks an Engineering Supervisor II to oversee statewide fire prevention inspections and pyrotechnics oversight on state-owned property. The role supports the Fire Investigation Unit and coordinates emergency response readiness across NC.

Responsibilities include leading statewide inspection operations, ensuring code compliance, and providing training and educational outreach.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience performing fire prevention inspections for Levels I, II, and III type structures and equipment.
• Three years of experience inspecting pyrotechnic operations on school or government property.
• NC Certifications as Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Inspector III.
• NC FIT Certified.
• NC licensure as an unlimited electrical contractor and refrigeration contractor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and conduct fire prevention inspections of state-owned property and equipment as required by the NC Fire Code.
• Provide education and outreach materials; teach at events and attend conferences.
• Coordinate and conduct fire investigations for OSFM FIU, SBI, ATF, local departments, and other agencies.
• Deploy statewide for SERT operations and maintain readiness of equipment and personnel.
• Lead the implementation of inspection software for field operations and develop beta testing protocols.

Skills

Engineering principles

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

State Inspector certifications (Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing)

Tools

Inspection software

Secure inspection databases

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, seeks an Engineering Supervisor II to oversee statewide fire prevention inspections and pyrotechnics oversight on state-owned property. The role supports the Fire Investigation Unit and coordinates emergency response readiness across NC.

Responsibilities include leading statewide inspection operations, ensuring code compliance, and providing training and educational outreach.