Fire Inspector - Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, PA

MidAtlantic Employers' Association; Upper Macungie Township (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Macungie Township is seeking a highly organized and motivated Fire Inspector to join the Bureau of Fire. The Inspector will independently conduct fire and life safety inspections, engage with the community through outreach and education, and support firefighting operations.

A background check and pre-employment screening are required. The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications (Fire Inspector I and PA certifications) and have at least five years of firefighting experience.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and certifications.
• Fire Inspector I certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• PA Health Basic Vehicle Technician certification or equivalent.
• PA EMR certification; EMT certification preferred.
• CDL Class B with tanker endorsement.
• Minimum of five years firefighting experience.
• Knowledge of state regulations, township ordinances, and Right-to-Know Law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire and life safety inspections of Township occupancies.
• Perform community outreach and public education.
• Support firefighting operations and related services.

Skills

Firefighting experience

Organizational skills

Customer service

Public relations

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of regulations/Right-to-Know

Education

UCC Class Code Certification 15 – Fire Inspector I

PA Dept of Health Basic Vehicle Technician certification

PA EMR certification

PA EMT certification

PA CDL Class B with tanker endorsement

Job description

Upper Macungie Township is seeking a highly organized,motivated, and qualified individual to serve as a Fire Inspectorwithin the Bureau of Fire. The ideal candidate will possess strongorganizational, customer service, and public relations skills;computer proficiency; and exceptional character and integrity.

Under the direction of the Fire Commissioner, the Fire Inspectorindependently conducts fire and life safety inspections of Townshipoccupancies, performs community outreach and public education, andsupports firefighting operations.

The Bureau of Fire is committed to providing the highest levelof life safety and property protection to residents, businesses, andvisitors through fire prevention, fire suppression, publiceducation, and related services.

The successful candidates must submit to a background check andpre-employment screening.

Full job description, with requirements, is available atwww.uppermac.org. EOE

Upper Macungie Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Experience and Skills:

Qualifications and Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• UCC Class Code Certification 15 – Fire Inspector I, or theability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Vehicle Techniciancertification or equivalent.
• Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification.
• Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification preferred.
• Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B withtanker endorsement.
• A minimum of five (5) years of firefighting experience.
• Knowledge of applicable state regulations, Townshipordinances, and Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, with an hourly wagerange of $27.00 to $28.50, commensurate with qualifications andrelevant experience. Excellent benefits are offered.