Fire Prevention & Investigation Specialist

Union County, NC; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Union County, NC is seeking an Assistant Fire Marshal to perform technical inspections and investigations, ensuring compliance with state and local fire codes. The role requires coordination of field inspections, documentation of findings, and independent judgment in enforcement actions.

The position includes on-call rotations, public safety outreach, and collaboration with emergency management and law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Fire Science or Emergency Preparedness Technology and 3 years of fire investigator experience.
• Experience inspecting occupancies and enforcing fire codes across public and commercial spaces.
• Ability to document findings and pursue appropriate actions to ensure code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, enforces, and applies county, state, and national fire codes.
• Conducts fire prevention inspections of county buildings and facilities.
• Writes technical reports listing all violations and conducts follow-up visits.

Skills

Fire investigation

Code enforcement

Report writing

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science or Emergency Preparedness

Tools

North Carolina Firefighter Certification

NC EMT Certification

NIMS Certifications (100,200,700,800)

Driver’s License

Job description

Union County, NC is seeking an Assistant Fire Marshal to perform technical inspections and investigations, ensuring compliance with state and local fire codes. The role requires coordination of field inspections, documentation of findings, and independent judgment in enforcement actions.

The position includes on-call rotations, public safety outreach, and collaboration with emergency management and law enforcement agencies.