Remote State Fire Prevention Inspector

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

Job summary

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) seeks a State Fire Prevention Inspector to perform inspections of state-owned properties for code compliance and life safety. You will identify hazards, prepare reports, and support investigations as part of a dedicated public safety team.

The role involves extensive travel across the state, potential after-hours work, and training responsibilities. A minimum of two Level III trade certifications and NC Inspector III qualifications are

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.
• High school or GED; 5 years of building code enforcement experience with certs or equivalent combination.

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 prevention inspections

Pyrotechnics inspections

Code enforcement experience

Education

Fire Inspector III certification

Job description

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) seeks a State Fire Prevention Inspector to perform inspections of state-owned properties for code compliance and life safety. You will identify hazards, prepare reports, and support investigations as part of a dedicated public safety team.

The role involves extensive travel across the state, potential after-hours work, and training responsibilities. A minimum of two Level III trade certifications and NC Inspector III qualifications are