Remote Fire Prevention Inspector (State Buildings)

NC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

12 annual paid holidays

Retirement TSERS

Employee discounts

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, is hiring a Code Official II / State Fire Prevention Inspector. This remote, travel-heavy role conducts inspections of state-owned buildings to enforce the NC Fire Prevention Code and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities include reporting code deficiencies, preparing inspection reports, conducting after-hours inspections, and participating in SERT deployments.

Qualifications

• NC Certification as Fire Inspector III
• 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 inspection knowledge

Report writing

Public safety focus

Education

NC Certification as Fire Inspector III

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal, is hiring a Code Official II / State Fire Prevention Inspector. This remote, travel-heavy role conducts inspections of state-owned buildings to enforce the NC Fire Prevention Code and NFPA standards.

Responsibilities include reporting code deficiencies, preparing inspection reports, conducting after-hours inspections, and participating in SERT deployments.