Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector I — Hybrid, Statewide Scope

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

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.