Remote State Fire Prevention Inspector II

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

Benefits offered by this job

12 Annual paid Holidays

State Health Plan (AETNA)

Supplemental Benefits

State Retirement (TSERS)

WeSave Discounts

Job summary

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) seeks a Code Official II / State Fire Prevention Inspector to inspect state-owned buildings for compliance with the NC Fire Prevention Code and NFPA standards. You will identify life safety hazards, prepare inspection reports, and support fire investigations.

The role requires travel across the state, certification in Fire Inspector III, and may include training duties and on-call responsibilities with the SERT.

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 Inspector III

Public sector inspections

Pyrotechnics inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) seeks a Code Official II / State Fire Prevention Inspector to inspect state-owned buildings for compliance with the NC Fire Prevention Code and NFPA standards. You will identify life safety hazards, prepare inspection reports, and support fire investigations.

The role requires travel across the state, certification in Fire Inspector III, and may include training duties and on-call responsibilities with the SERT.