Fire Safety Inspector (Contractual Part-Time Position)

City Of Kettering; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Kettering is seeking a Contractual Part-Time Fire Safety Inspector to issue fire permits, perform inspections, and educate the public on fire safety. Under the Fire Chief's direction, you will enforce building and fire codes, investigate violations, and assist business owners and residents with compliance.

Ideal candidates will have NFPA standards knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of fire hazards and prevention.
• Knowledge of applicable building, fire, and related codes and laws.
• NFPA 1001/1021/1031 familiarity or firefighting experience.
• Must obtain Fire Investigation certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Issue fire permits and conduct inspections.
• Provide fire education to the public.
• Identify and resolve potential violations of codes and regulations.
• Prepare technical and administrative reports.

Skills

Fire prevention

Building codes

NFPA standards

CPR / First Aid

Driver's license

Public education

Report writing

Computer literacy

Education

NFPA certifications

Fire Investigation certification

Ohio driver license (state)

Tools

Computers

Job description

Fire Safety Inspector (Contractual Part-Time Position)

Open Until Monday, September 7, 2026

GENERAL

The City of Kettering is recruitingto fill the Contractual Part-Time position of Fire Safety Inspector. Under direction from the Fire Chief, the Fire Safety Inspector issues fire permits, conducts fire permit inspections and fire education to the public, identifies, investigates and resolves potential violations of municipal, state, national, and international laws, ordinances, codes and regulations including, but not limited to, building and fire codes and nuisance abatement regulations, and provides information and general assistance to business owners, homeowners, tenants, and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have thorough knowledge of fire hazards and fire prevention techniques and applicable building, fire and related codes and laws; considerable knowledge of fire alarm and protection systems; general knowledge of fire control; strong knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and equipment employed in modern firefighting and the emergency medical services; ability to instruct fire inspection classes; knowledge of the hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties; strong customer service; ability to make independent decisions requiring technical knowledge and judgment; strong written, oral communication and presentation skills; proven ability to prepare technical and administrative reports; must handle confidential information appropriately; math skills necessary to determine code compliance; ability to acquire considerable knowledge of city geography including location of water mains and hydrants; ability to work with limited supervision; ability to coordinate and perform activities and procedures necessary to correctly apply fire safety codes and ordinances; ability to carry out administrative duties as assigned; must obtain certification in Fire Investigation; general knowledge of computers and basic office skills.

Candidates must meet the NFPA Standard (1001) for Professional Qualifications of Firefighter, NFPA (1021) Fire Officer, and NFPA (1031) Fire Inspector, or be a civilian with previous firefighting experience and significant experience in fire inspection and prevention. Must maintain Ohio Fire Safety Inspector, Ohio Board of Building Standards Fire Protection Inspector. Must hold a valid Ohio Drivers License.

Within one year of appointment: must obtain their Ohio Board of Building Standards Fire Protection Inspector certification and a valid American Heart CPR, AED, and First Aid card.

COMPENSATION

The Fire Safety Inspector position is an unclassified position with an hourly rate from $21.25/hour to $23.80/hour, contingent upon the candidates related skills, knowledge, and abilities.

TO APPLY

Applicants must use our online application portal to apply and submit a resume and cover letter by 5 p.m. ET on Monday, September 7, 2026. For more information about this position, including a position description, please visit www.ketteringoh.org/jobs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary/Compensation: $21.25 - $23.80 per hour