Fire , Rescue Trainer/Inspector I

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework option

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Insurance seeks a Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector I to deliver statewide training, audit courses, and support standards development. This role requires national accreditation awareness and on-call readiness for emergency responses.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate degree in Fire Science or related field, plus Level II Instructor/Inspector certification and 2 years of training program experience in NC.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Fire Science or related field.
• Certification as a Level II Instructor or Level II Inspector.
• Two years of experience in conducting NC fire and rescue certification training programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire and rescue training, instructor qualification testing, and evaluations.
• Audit certification courses, live fire training, and prepare investigative reports.
• Interpret and communicate Commission standards and national requirements (OSHA, NFPA).
• Assist with program and standards development, committee recommendations, and Certification Board support.
• Represent the Department at meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Serve as a member of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) with 24/7 on call responsibilities.
• Support line of duty death processing when requested.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Emergency deployments

Stakeholder relationships

SERT collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Fire Science or related field

Level II Instructor or Level II Inspector certification

Job description

Agency

Dept of Insurance

Division

Office of State Fire Marshal

Job Classification Title

Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector I (NS)

Position Number

65044545

Grade

NC12

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents, adjusters, bail bondsmen and more, along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the Department. In an ever-changing environment, it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products, competitive prices and consumer protection.

Description of Work

Position 65044545 - Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector (Logistics)

Recruitment Salary Range: $47,703 – $72,500

Salary Grade: NC12

*This posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the end date.

This position currently qualifies as a hybrid telework option and includes extensive travel, overnight and weekend work.

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal is seeking a knowledgeable and committed Fire & Rescue Training/Inspector to deliver and manage statewide fire & rescue training and certification programs. This role conducts audits of training programs, prepares required monthly reports, supports standards development, and partners with agencies and associations across North Carolina. The position also serves on the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) with 24/7 on call responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver fire and rescue training, instructor qualification testing, and evaluations.


• Audit certification courses, live fire training, and prepare investigative reports when needed.


• Interpret and communicate Commission standards and national requirements (OSHA, NFPA).


• Assist with program and standards development, committee recommendations, and Certification Board support.


• Represent the Department at meetings, conferences, and workshops.


• Serve as a member of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) with 24/7 on call responsibilities.


• Support line of duty death processing when requested.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Logistical experience utilizing trailers, props, and supplies for events coordinated on a statewide basis.


• Experience with deployments under a declared state of emergency.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, local volunteer fire/rescue squads, municipal fire departments, professional organizations, and the public.


• Working knowledge and ability to supervise and respond under hazardous conditions created by practical demonstrations of fire and rescue training procedures and during response activities related to State Emergency Response Team (SERT).

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate degree in Fire Science or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, certification as a Level II Instructor or Level II Inspector, and two years of experience in conducting state of North Carolina fire and rescue certification training programs (Programs should be on firefighting and rescue operations or certification standards or conducting fire inspections); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.