Fire Inspector & Prevention Specialist

About the role

FIRE INSPECTOR & PREVENTION SPECIALIST
Category: Full-Time
Status: Open
Hourly: Min. $26.432 - Mid $33.40
Published: June 18, 2026
Closing: Until Filled

Supervision Received

Receives direction from the Fire Marshal.

Essential Job Functions

• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Review permits and building fire plans as needed before issuance for compliance with City, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
• Reviews include all aspects of building construction and building safety systems i.e., sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, alarm systems, HVAC, kitchen hood and extinguishment systems and emergency operation equipment.
• Investigate fire code complaints, provide public fire and life safety education.
• Aid the public with code questions and interpretations.
• Review applications for development permits to ensure compliance with City guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of permit applications, plan review comments, and plan review resubmissions.
• Communicate with the public, contractors, Architects, Engineers, and others to provide information concerning the various codes that are associated with a development project, i.e., Fire Codes.
• Maintain oversight of contractors to ensure they are properly licensed by the State of Texas to perform the work.
• May assist in Fire Investigations, EOC Operations and Fire Inspections as required.

Physical Requirements

• Regular and timely attendance at work.
• Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Stand and walk frequently.
• Sit occasionally.
• Climb or balance occasionally.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of fire prevention, fire inspections, life safety, code enforcement, International Fire Code, NFPA standards, fire protection systems, and applicable ordinances.
• Ability to: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Operate a assigned city vehicle for business use; personal computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, cell phone, pager.
• Present a positive image of the City at all times and interpret, implement, explain, and enforce codes.
• Actively listen and demonstrate competence and interest to the general public, citizens, and co-workers.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, and the public.
• Understand written instructions, construction codes, ordinances, technical manuals, blueprints, and construction drawings.
• Perform complex mathematical calculations for engineering and design problems.
• Write reports, logs, permits, memoranda, and plan evaluations.

Training and Experience / Licenses and Certifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in fire prevention, fire inspections, code enforcement, fire protection systems, or a closely related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of the International Fire Code and applicable NFPA standards.
• Experience conducting inspections and interacting with the public is preferred.
• Possession of a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Fire Inspector certification preferred.
• Possession of a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Fire and Life Safety Educator preferred.

Pay Range

$26.43 - $33.04 per hour

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