Fire Safety & Code Compliance Inspector

City of Winston-Salem; Winston (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem seeks a Fire Inspector to enforce fire prevention codes under supervision. You will inspect facilities for hazards, investigate complaints, issue permits and citations, and contribute to public safety education.

The role requires knowledge of state codes, building construction principles and report writing, with duties spanning inspections, enforcement, and training of staff. Outdoor and indoor work with safety gear is typical.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; fire science courses preferred.
• General knowledge of state fire codes and local ordinances.
• Understanding of fire prevention, investigation, and building construction principles.
• Ability to identify existing and potential fire hazards across structures.
• Ability to use computer systems for fire inspections and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities, sites, and buildings for fire hazards and compliance with codes.
• Investigate complaints and hazardous conditions and issue corrections as needed.
• Prepare and track inspection reports and documentation.
• Issue permits as authorized by code and ordinances.
• Issue citations for fire code violations and manage summons if required.
• Establish fire lanes and conduct evacuation planning and drills.
• Deliver public fire and life-safety education programs.
• Assist with fire and explosion investigations under supervision.
• Produce concise reports and sketches detailing observations and actions.
• Provide training to fire service personnel on risk reduction topics.
• Assist budgeting processes and assess performance improvements.

Skills

Fire prevention

Fire inspection

Report writing

Computer use for inspections

Enforcement of codes

Hazard recognition

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire science courses or related field

Job description

City of Winston-Salem seeks a Fire Inspector to enforce fire prevention codes under supervision. You will inspect facilities for hazards, investigate complaints, issue permits and citations, and contribute to public safety education.

The role requires knowledge of state codes, building construction principles and report writing, with duties spanning inspections, enforcement, and training of staff. Outdoor and indoor work with safety gear is typical.