Fire Safety Inspector 9-11 (Detroit)

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

Job summary

The State of Michigan, LARA, seeks a Fire Safety Inspector to ensure facilities comply with fire safety codes across Detroit and surrounding counties. The role requires relevant certifications and experience with fire inspection practices, focusing on state facilities and institutions.

Educational pathways include high school completion with experience, or an associate degree in fire science as an alternative. A valid driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically attained via high school completion.
• Associate degree substitution option for two years of experience in the field.

Skills

Driver's license

Fire code knowledge

Territory coverage awareness

Education

High school diploma

AA in fire science or fire technology

Tools

Michigan Fire Inspector certification

NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I

Job description

Employees in this job serve as fire safety inspectors ensuring that state facilities, institutions, and businesses located in the state are in compliance with the applicable fire safety codes and standards and various state laws, rules and regulations. This position will primarily cover the following territory. DETROIT – Macomb, Livingston, Oakland, Monroe, and Wayne. This position may be asked to assist in other areas as needed.

• Regions Map
• POSITION DESCRIPTION FSI 9-E10
• POSITION DESCRIPTION FSI 11

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Possession of Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials is required for E10 and 11 positions.

LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

For more information about our department, visit us at www.michigan.gov/lara, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.

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

Fire Safety Inspector

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Fire Safety Inspector 9

Three years of experience as a fire fighter, 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

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials.

See individual position descriptions for other requirements.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FireSafetyInspector.pdf