Senior Fire & Life-Safety Inspector

City of Highland Park, IL; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Job summary

City of Highland Park, IL seeks a Fire Inspector to perform field inspections and enforce fire codes across commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties. The role emphasizes reviewing plans, investigating hazards, and educating owners to achieve voluntary compliance.

Necessary qualifications include a high school diploma, 3–5 years of related experience, and relevant certifications with IMRF pension eligibility. The position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire prevention methods, fire codes, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of construction practices, materials, fire hazards, egress requirements, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and recognize deviations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with residents, contractors, and professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and permitting databases (ESO, Eden, EP&L).
• Commitment to integrity, professionalism, and compliance with conflict-of-interest standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire and life safety inspections of new and existing structures including schools, industrial facilities, commercial kitchens, paint booths, storage tanks, fire alarms, sprinklers, hood and duct systems, tents, and other temporary structures. Verify compliance with municipal, state, and federal fire codes, ordinances, and statutes. Review fire sprinkler and egress plans for compliance with applicable codes.
• Investigate complaints of fire and safety hazards, identify violations, and determine compliance status of properties, buildings, structures, and uses. Apply enforcement actions as needed and work with property owners to resolve issues. Provide education and guidance to promote voluntary compliance where possible.
• Communicate with property owners, contractors, tenants, and staff to explain code requirements, describe violations, and achieve compliance. Schedule and coordinate inspections, fire protection acceptance tests, and life safety inspections related to occupancy certification. Assist with the administration of the City’s elevator safety program and coordination with certified contract elevator inspection firm.
• Maintain accurate written records of inspections, violations, and enforcement actions. Prepare reports, present findings to supervisors, and represent the City at administrative hearings or court proceedings as required.
• Review projects for conformity with approved plans and conditions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Attend meetings, conferences, and training to maintain certifications.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ESO

Eden

EP&L

Munis

Job description

City of Highland Park, IL seeks a Fire Inspector to perform field inspections and enforce fire codes across commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties. The role emphasizes reviewing plans, investigating hazards, and educating owners to achieve voluntary compliance.

Necessary qualifications include a high school diploma, 3–5 years of related experience, and relevant certifications with IMRF pension eligibility. The position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities.