Fire Safety Inspector 9-11 (Detroit)

State of Michigan

Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking Fire Safety Inspectors to ensure state facilities, institutions, and businesses comply with fire safety codes and state laws. The role mainly covers Detroit–Macomb, Livingston, Oakland, Monroe, and Wayne counties, with potential support in other areas as needed.

Core qualifications include Michigan Fire Inspector certification or NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I, plus the required driver’s license and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

High school diploma typically acquired.
Fire Safety Inspector 9 requires 3 years of firefighter or related experience.
Fire Safety Inspector E10 requires 2 years experience; Fire Safety Inspector 11 requires 3 years plus 1 year at E10.
Alternate: 1 year inspection experience OR an associate degree may substitute two years.

Skills

Fire inspection knowledge

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

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.

Required Education And Experience

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

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

Candidates must attach a resume, official transcripts (if applicable) and Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials (if applicable).

View The Entire Job Specification At

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FireSafetyInspector.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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FIRSISP - Do you possess a valid driver’s license?

FIRSISP - Do you possess at least the education typically acquired through completion of high school?

FIRSISP - Please Select Your Level Of Experience

Three years of experience as a fire fighter, law enforcement officer, or corrections officer, and Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials.
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.), and Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials.
One years of experience as a fire fighter, law enforcement officer, or corrections officer, and, an associate degree in fire science or fire technology, and Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials. If yes, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.
Two years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector 9, and Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials. If yes, please provide a copy of your credentials.
At least, three years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector, including one year equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector E10, and Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials. If yes, please provide a copy of your credentials.

FIRSISP - Do you have a Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credential?

FIRSISP - Did you attach your resume, official transcripts (if applicable) and Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credential (if applicable)? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.