Remote State Fire Prevention Inspector II

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

Benefits offered by this job

12 Annual paid Holidays

North Carolina State Health Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

NC State Retirement

WeSave Employee Discounts

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Insurance seeks a knowledgeable State Fire Prevention Inspector to inspect state-owned properties for compliance with fire codes and NFPA standards. The role involves travel across North Carolina, life-safety inspections, and potential training duties, with on-call responsibilities as part of SERT.

Requirements include NC Certification as Fire Inspector III and several years of relevant inspection experience; the position is remote-based with extensive travel and

Qualifications

• High school or GED; 5 years building code enforcement; 2 Level III Code Official certifications, or supervisor experience.
• Or 2 years code enforcement as supervisor and 4 years journey level construction experience, or an equivalent combo.
• Education/Experience Equivalency Guide explains qualifying combinations.

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

Pyrotechnics inspections

Education

High school or GED

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Insurance seeks a knowledgeable State Fire Prevention Inspector to inspect state-owned properties for compliance with fire codes and NFPA standards. The role involves travel across North Carolina, life-safety inspections, and potential training duties, with on-call responsibilities as part of SERT.

Requirements include NC Certification as Fire Inspector III and several years of relevant inspection experience; the position is remote-based with extensive travel and