Fire Inspector (Part-Time)

Salary: $22.00 Hourly
Location : Greenville, NC
Job Type: Regular Part-Time
Job Number: PT10162023
Department: Fire/Rescue
Opening Date: 10/26/2023
Job Summary
Greenville Fire/Rescue seeks a highly motivated, experienced professional to serve as a part-time Fire Inspector. The purpose of this position is to perform protective service work in fire prevention, education, investigation, and fire codes, as well as assist with emergency preparation and inspections.
Examples of Duties
Maintains Code Requirements

• Inspects commercial, industrial, business, school, and other buildings, investigating reports and complaints.
• Keeps thorough records of reports.
• Locates fire code violations.
• Checks for accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
• Ensures buildings are in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
• Evaluates evacuation procedures.

Educates the Public

• Prepares and delivers lectures and informative classes, providing hands-on training.
• Updates civic organizations, homeowners' associations, and construction groups on the current qualifications for fire codes and safety regulations.

Investigates Fires

• Collects evidence, determines cause and origin of fire, questions witnesses, and testifies in court.
• Attends training classes on new techniques and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by courses in fire prevention or a related field; and
• NC Standard Prevention Certification or be pre-qualified by the NC Department of Insurance to attain a Standard Fire Prevention Certification at hire; and
• Three years of experience in fire prevention or a closely related field.

Knowledge of:

• the types of industrial and commercial operations in the City and the hazards typical of each.
• the methods of readily ascertaining the presence of existing or potential fire hazards.
• the sources and use of information about current fire prevention developments.
• the laws and regulations covering fire prevention.
• building construction, flammable liquids, and electricity.
• the modern principles and techniques of fire prevention, including inspection, hazards, and elimination of dangerous conditions.
• the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• principles and processes for providing customer service.

Ability to:

• understand the ways fires travel and proper methods to trace the point of origin of a fire.
• recognize hazards and exercise safety precautions to avoid injury to self and others.
• speak clearly so others can understand you.
• make detailed drawings and conduct investigations as to the cause(s) of fires.
• prepare and submit clear and concise reports.
• communicate effectively in both written and oral fashion.
• analyze and interpret construction and development plans, drawings, and other documents to assure compliance with codes and ordinances for fire protection.
• deal courteously and authoritatively with the public.
• enforce rules, regulations, and policies firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other City employees, community organizations, other agencies, and the general public.
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• CPR Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.
01
What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02
Do you hold a NC Standard Fire Prevention Certification?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered "no" to the above question are you pre-qualified by the NC Department of Insurance to attain a Fire Prevention Certification at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

04
Are your currently certified as a NC Fire and Life Safety Educator? (preferred, not required)

• Yes
• No

05
If you answered "no" to the above question, will you be willing to complete the requirement to obtain the NC Fire and Life Safety Educator certification within 24 months of hire.

• Yes
• No

06
Are you currently certified as a NC Fire/Arson Investigator? (preferred, not required)

• Yes
• No

07
Which best describes your experience in fire prevention or a closely related field?

• None
• Less than 3 years
• 3 to 5 years
• Over 5 years

08
Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid driver's license is a currentdriver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

• Yes
• No

09
Are you CPR certified? (preferred, not required)

• Yes
• No

10
This position requires proficiency with Microsoft Word. Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?

• No experience
• Beginner (ex: create/format/print documents, spell check)
• Intermediate (ex: create tables, charts, headers/footers)
• Advanced (ex: create forms, templates, mail merge, macros)

11
This position requires proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• No experience
• Beginner (ex: create basic spreadsheets and formulas)
• Intermediate (ex: create/manage multiple spreadsheets, create formulas using functions)
• Advanced (ex: create/edit macros, create PivotTable and PivotChart)

Required Question