Fire Safety Inspector 9-11 (Lansing)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking Fire Safety Inspectors to ensure facilities and institutions comply with fire safety codes across state properties. The role focuses on the Lansing region, with potential support to other areas as needed.

Candidates must hold Michigan Fire Inspector certification or NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I, and possess a high school diploma. Experience levels vary by rank, and a valid driver's license is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Michigan Fire Inspector or NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I required for E10 and 11 positions.
• Experience: Fire Safety Inspector 9 requires 3 years of related experience; Fire Safety Inspector 10 requires 2 years; Fire Safety Inspector 11 requires 3 years with 1 year at E10.

Responsibilities

• Inspect state facilities, institutions, and businesses to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and standards.
• Serve primarily the Lansing region and assist in other areas as needed.
• Maintain required licenses/certifications and/or driver’s license as applicable.

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in fire science or fire technology

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 as well as various state laws, rules, and regulations. This position primarily covers the following territory- LANSING Region. This position may be asked to assist in other areas as needed.

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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 Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

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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.