Fire Inspector I: Code Compliance & Investigations

Prince George's County Public Schools; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department is seeking a Fire Inspector I to support operations within the Office of Fire Investigations. This entry-level role involves reading plans, interpreting fire codes, and issuing citations to ensure life safety compliance.

Incumbents will prepare written reports, interact with contractors and the public, and may be promoted to Fire Inspector II after probation and NFPA 1031 rating.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in fire prevention, fire suppression, building inspections, code enforcement, or a closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to obtain Fire Inspector certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Read, analyze and interpret engineering plans and cut sheets for fire code requirements.
• Complete on-site inspections to determine that buildings are being constructed according to approved design and applicable County and State fire and building codes.
• Investigate complaints (citizens, property owners), identify problems related to a construction project and determine if there is a basis upon which to issue a correction order and/or a civil citation.
• Prepare and submit written correspondence (e.g., biweekly recap sheets, memorandums) to supervisor in order to (1) clarify, explain, and resolve problems related to the inspection and code enforcement activity, and (2) to highlight the status/progress in accomplishing Management by Objectives (MBO) goals.

Skills

Fire inspection

Code enforcement

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department is seeking a Fire Inspector I to support operations within the Office of Fire Investigations. This entry-level role involves reading plans, interpreting fire codes, and issuing citations to ensure life safety compliance.

Incumbents will prepare written reports, interact with contractors and the public, and may be promoted to Fire Inspector II after probation and NFPA 1031 rating.