Remote Code Official II: Fire Prevention Inspector

State of North Carolina; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Annual paid Holidays

North Carolina State Health Plan by AE

Supplemental Benefits: FSAs, etc.

NC State Retirement (TSERS)

WeSave Employee Discounts

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Insurance – Office of State Fire Marshal is seeking a qualified State Fire Prevention Inspector to conduct inspections of state-owned properties for compliance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and NFPA standards. The role includes life-safety evaluations, reports, and potential training duties, with on-call responsibilities as part of SERT.

Travel throughout the state is required, including overnight stays, with occasional weekend hours.

Qualifications

• NC Certification as Fire Inspector III is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing fire prevention inspections on government-owned buildings.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing inspections for pyrotechnics.

Responsibilities

• Perform required annual and special inspections of state owned buildings and equipment.
• Report fire code deficiencies and coordinate corrective action with agencies.
• Conduct emergency and after hours inspections as needed to ensure public safety.
• Schedule and inspect pyrotechnic displays on state property, including college campuses.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports for OSFM documentation and insurance review.
• Provide educational materials, teach at professional associations, and represent OSFM at conferences.
• Conduct fire investigations with OSFM Fire Investigation Unit, SBI, ATF, or local agencies; submit reports and testify as needed.
• Participate in SERT deployments, assisting with equipment setup, maintenance and inventory, take part in full scale emergency training drills, and engage in extended emergency operations in potentially harsh environments.

Skills

Fire Inspector III Certification

Government building inspections

Pyrotechnic inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Insurance – Office of State Fire Marshal is seeking a qualified State Fire Prevention Inspector to conduct inspections of state-owned properties for compliance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and NFPA standards. The role includes life-safety evaluations, reports, and potential training duties, with on-call responsibilities as part of SERT.

Travel throughout the state is required, including overnight stays, with occasional weekend hours.