Field Fire Inspector & Life Safety Code Pro

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government seeks a Firefighter Inspector to assist in enforcing fire prevention and life safety codes by conducting routine building inspections within DeKalb County, GA. The role supports inspections of commercial and residential structures, ensuring compliance with codes and maintaining detailed documentation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with vocational training in fire science or building trades and a minimum of two years in fire inspections, plan review,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, plus vocational or technical training in fire science/building trades or related field.
• Two years of experience in fire inspections, plan review or code enforcement; or a equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with adopted codes and ordinances; inspect buildings, alarms, detection and suppression systems, electrical framing, HVAC, gas/fuel, water, ADA compliance; maintain documentation.
• Assist Firefighter Inspectors in final inspections of commercial/industrial buildings, multi-family housing, churches, public assemblies, etc.
• Conduct code enforcement activities; identify violations, prepare notices, warnings and citations; testify in court as needed; follow up inspections.
• Review and analyze building/site plans for permit compliance with Life Safety codes; coordinate plan reviews for small additions, renovations, and repairs; maintain documentation.
• Monitor public assemblies and events for fire safety practices; identify compliance or noncompliance with Life Safety codes; discuss violations with organizers; document findings.
• Attend trainings and seminars to stay current with policies, procedures, codes, and law; assist with public education duties as needed.

Skills

Fire inspections

Code enforcement

Plan review

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational or technical training in fire science or building trades

Job description

DeKalb County Government seeks a Firefighter Inspector to assist in enforcing fire prevention and life safety codes by conducting routine building inspections within DeKalb County, GA. The role supports inspections of commercial and residential structures, ensuring compliance with codes and maintaining detailed documentation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with vocational training in fire science or building trades and a minimum of two years in fire inspections, plan review,