Fire Safety Inspector 9-11 (Lansing)

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Fire Safety Inspector to ensure facilities and businesses across the Lansing region comply with fire safety codes and state regulations. The role requires Michigan Fire Inspector certification or NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I, plus a valid driver's license.

Experience levels vary by position: Fire Safety Inspector 9 (3 years), E10 (2 years), and 11 (3 years incl. 1 year at E10). High school diploma is typically required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience as firefighter or related for Fire Safety Inspector 9.
• 2 years experience for Fire Safety Inspector E10.
• 3 years experience for Fire Safety Inspector 11, including 1 year at E10.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Michigan Fire Inspector certification or NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I.

Responsibilities

• Inspect state facilities, institutions, and businesses for fire code compliance.
• Cover the Lansing region; may assist in other areas as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable fire safety codes, state laws, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Fire inspection experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in fire science (substitution)

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 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.

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.

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