Part Time Fire Inspector

Burke County Public Health; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Burke County Public Health seeks a Part Time Fire Inspector in the Fire Marshal department to enforce codes and promote public health and safety. The role averages about 19 hours per week with some scheduling flexibility.

Responsibilities include conducting fire inspections, investigations, education on fire prevention, and coordination with state emergency management during incidents. A high school diploma is required and several ICS certifications must be completed within the first year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License and ICS courses 100/200/700/800.
• Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder Certification required.
• Fire Investigator Technician Certification within 1 year of hire.
• ICS 400 within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforces NC, federal and local codes by conducting fire inspections Burke County.
• Performs fire origin and cause investigations and related duties.
• Responds to missing person reports, bomb threats, rescues, hazmat incidents.
• Assists in fire review plans, alarm and sprinkler inspections.
• Educates the public on fire prevention tactics.

Skills

Proficient in spoken and written ENglI

Excellent analytical, decision-making,

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Ability to use measuring devices

Ability to operate systems, vehicles,

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Incident Command System Course 100, 200, 700, 800

Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder Certification

Fire Investigator Technician Certification (within 1 year)

ICS 400, Advanced ICs-Complex Incidents (within 1 year)

Job description

Job Title

Part Time Fire Inspector

Department

Fire Marshal

Salary

Hiring Range: $20 - $28 per hour, commensurate with experience

Closing Date

October 2, 2026 at 5pm

Working Hours

This is a part - time position with some flexibility in scheduling. Candidate should have the ability to work weekly, with working time not to exceed an average of 19 hours per week.

General Statement of Duties

This position interprets, enforces, and ensures compliance with North Carolina, federal, and local codes, laws, ordinance, and regulations to promote public health and safety. Position requires approximately 19 hours of work per workweek.

Duties And Responsibilities

To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Enforces North Carolina, federal, and local codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations compliance by conducting fire inspections throughout Burke County
• Performs fire origin and cause investigations and other emergency response related duties, including, but not limited to, responding to fire related complaints; collects and logs evidence obtained during investigations
• Receives and responds to missing or lost person reports, bomb threats, wilderness rescues, water rescues, wildfires, and hazardous materials incidents
• Assists in fire review plans, fire alarm inspections, and fire sprinkler inspection
• Educates the general public on fire prevention tactics
• Ensures that credentials remain active through in-field and classroom training, testing, and continuing education
• Serves as a liaison between state and local emergency management services during emergency events or disasters
• Coordinates resources with state emergency management to ensure that proper resources and supplies for fire inspections are maintained
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Special Requirements (upon Hire)

• Valid North Carolina's Driver's License
• Incident Command Systems ("ICS") Course 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder Certification
• Fire Investigator Technician Certification through the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (within 1 year of hire)
• ICS 400, Advanced ICs-Complex Incidents (within 1 year of hire)

Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational Exposures

• Standard vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses
• Occasionally spends time climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Routinely lifts up to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Routinely spends time sitting, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, and engaging in repetitive motion
• Frequently lifts up to ten (10) pounds
• Frequently spends time standing, walking, speaking or hearing, and using hands and fingers to handle, feel, type, or text
• Must be able to express and exchange ideas through verbal communication
• Must be able to prepare and analyze written or computer data
• Must be able to engage in visual inspections involving small parts
• Must be able to observe general surroundings and activities
• Working in situations without following safety measures and not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment ("PPE") may result in situations that could result in total disability, critical illness, or loss of life
• Frequent exposure to somewhat disagreeable elements
• Individuals are occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non-weather), and extreme heat (non-weather), vibrations, breathing apparatus, and bloodborne pathogens
• Individuals are occasionally required to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, work with risk of electrical shock, and work with explosives
• Individuals are routinely exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Subjected to considerable mental effort and potential stressful situations during day to day operations

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Ability to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and quickly
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to recognize information at normal spoken word levels
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use measuring devices
• Ability to assemble or fabricate parts within arm's length
• Ability to operate and use systems, technologies, motor vehicles, and machines required to perform duties of the position
• Ability to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources, such as guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ability to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communication

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.