Part-Time Fire Inspector | Life-Safety & Code Compliance

City of Geneva, Illinois; Geneva (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Geneva, IL is seeking a part-time Fire Inspector to join the Fire Department. Reporting to the Fire Marshal, the inspector will conduct fire safety inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes across the city.

The role collaborates with property owners, businesses, and agencies to promote fire safety and prevent hazards. The incumbent will assist with annual life safety inspections, plan reviews, new construction inspections, and special events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three years of demonstrated inspection/plan review experience; or,
• Valid driver’s license
• If not obtained at time of hire, incumbents shall have six-months to obtain one of the following certifications: Fire Inspector I or Fire Prevention Officer (OSFM) or Fire Inspector I (NFPA) or Fire Inspector I (ICC)

Responsibilities

• Preserve and improve fire safety at all non-residential properties by performing annual fire safety inspections.
• Assist in evaluating the level of fire and non-fire risk in the community and provide results to the Fire Marshal.
• Ensure preplan information collected during all inspections is accurately updated in the RMS database.
• Assist the Fire Marshal as a backup to perform occupancy inspections associated with building permit inspections, new business inspections, and special events.
• Assist as a backup in reviewing plans or drawings for construction involving proposed developments, multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings.
• Support life safety education as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspection experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fire Inspector I or equivalent certification (IF(OSFM)/NFPA/ICC)

Job description

The City of Geneva, IL is seeking a part-time Fire Inspector to join the Fire Department. Reporting to the Fire Marshal, the inspector will conduct fire safety inspections and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes across the city.

The role collaborates with property owners, businesses, and agencies to promote fire safety and prevent hazards. The incumbent will assist with annual life safety inspections, plan reviews, new construction inspections, and special events.