Fire Safety Inspector 9-11 (ACCSD)

State of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Fire Safety Inspector to conduct inspections ensuring compliance with state and federal fire safety laws. This role involves evaluating facilities and life safety systems to protect the health and safety of residents in Wayne and Monroe Counties.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school and courses for Michigan Certified Fire Inspector program.
• Continuing certification as a Michigan Certified Inspector required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections under supervision.
• Evaluate physical facilities for compliance with fire safety laws.

Skills

Inspection

Compliance

Fire Safety

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in fire science or fire technology

Job description

To conduct routine inspections under close supervision and ensure that buildings are constructed and maintained in compliance with state and federal fire safety laws and rules. This position is within the Environmental Health and Safety Section. The inspections involve evaluating the physical facility and associated life safety systems that are needed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents so that a safe environment is provided. This region contains Wayne and Monroe Counties.

Position Description

1. POSITION DESCRIPTION 9-E10
2. POSITION DESCRIPTION 11

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Important Notice

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Education Requirements

• Fire Safety Inspector 9: Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• Fire Safety Inspector E10 and 11: Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and successful completion of courses or continuing education credits for the Michigan Certified Fire Inspector program or NFPA Certified Inspector I credentials.

Experience Requirements

• Fire Safety Inspector 9: Three years of experience as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or corrections officer.
• Fire Safety Inspector E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector 9.
• Fire Safety Inspector 11: Three years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector, including one year equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector E10.

Alternate Education and Experience

• Fire Safety Inspector 9: One year of full-time experience conducting inspections with a municipal fire department, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, or Department of Corrections, or in the building trades (licensed electrical inspector, safety inspector, plumbing inspector, construction inspector, etc.) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
• An associate's degree in fire science or fire technology may be substituted for two years of fire fighter experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

• Continuing certification as a Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Certified Inspector. Certification must be attached to application.
• View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FireSafetyInspector.pdf