Fire Inspector (Part-Time)

Cityofmaplewood; Maplewood (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Maplewood invites applications for a Fire Inspector responsible for administering the city's fire prevention and code enforcement programs. The role conducts annual inspections of licensed commercial properties to safeguard employees, customers, and the public.

You will review building plans for new construction and tenant improvements, assess fire alarm and suppression system submittals, perform investigations as needed, maintain records, and prepare reports in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Annual fire and life safety inspections of licensed commercial properties to safeguard employees, customers, and the public.
• Inspect approximately 500 properties per year to ensure compliance with adopted fire codes.
• Provide fire code expertise during building plan reviews for new construction, remodels, and tenant improvements.
• Review fire alarm and suppression system submittals for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Conduct fire-related investigations as needed and maintain detailed records and reports.
• Collaborate with the Fire Chief, Building Official, and other city staff to support community safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect commercial properties for fire and life safety compliance.
• Review building plans for new construction, remodels, and tenant improvements.
• Assess fire alarm and suppression system submittals for compliance.
• Conduct fire investigations as needed and maintain records.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with Fire Chief and Building Official.

Job description

The Fire Inspector administers the City’s fire prevention and code enforcement programs by conducting annual fire and life safety inspections of licensed commercial businesses throughout Maplewood. This position is primarily responsible for inspecting approximately 500 commercial properties each year to ensure compliance with adopted fire codes and to help maintain safe environments for employees, customers, and the public.

The Fire Inspector also provides fire code expertise during the review of building plans for new construction, remodels, and tenant improvements, and reviews fire alarm and suppression system submittals for compliance with applicable codes and standards. The position conducts fire-related investigations as needed, maintains detailed inspection and enforcement records, prepares reports, and works closely with the Fire Chief, Building Official, and other city staff to support community safety and regulatory compliance.

This role offers an opportunity to make a direct impact on public safety by helping businesses meet fire and life safety requirements while supporting responsible development and redevelopment throughout Maplewood. The City of Maplewood is a nationally recognized leader in delivering quality, cost-effective, and responsive municipal services.