Fire Inspector

The City of Bend Fire Department is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Fire Inspector in the Fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department. This is an hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position represented by the Bend Firefighters Association (BFA). The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end.

This position performs inspections, code enforcement, fire and life safety education, fire investigation activities, and other community risk reduction functions. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal, this position implements and supports the City’s fire prevention program.

The following duties are a sample of the major duties you will perform in this role and not intended to be an exhaustive list:

• Conduct inspections of commercial, industrial, and public occupancy buildings.
• Interprets and enforces adopted fire codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Provide fire and life safety education to businesses and the public.
• Investigate fires to determine cause and origin and prepare technical reports.
• Testify in court.
• Maintain accurate inspection, investigation, and enforcement records.
• Assist with emergency response, community risk reduction, and special projects.

The successful candidate will possess strong customer service skills, integrity, technical knowledge of fire and life safety codes, investigative aptitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with community members, business owners, contractors, and fire department personnel.

• Possess a High School diploma or General Educational Development equivalency (GED).
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet or exceed minimum health and physical qualifications established by applicable standards.
• Possess a current Driver’s License and maintain an insurable driving record.

Incumbents have typically completed, or are in the process of completing, specialized training in firefighting, fire prevention, and fire investigation.

• ICC Fire Inspector I (or equivalent)
• NFPA Fire Inspector I (or equivalent)
• Associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, or related field

• ICC Fire Inspector I and II
• IAAI-FIT Certified
• NFPA Fire Investigator
• Fire Operations experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, or related field

• ICC Fire Plans Examiner
• DPSST/NFPA Fire Inspector 2
• NFPA Fire Instructor I
• DPSST/NFPA Fire & Life Safety Educator
• NFPA Youth Fire Intervention Specialist

• Oregon State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Competency Recognition to Level II.
• CPR Certification

Applications must be received by Friday, July 31, 2026, at 12:00pm Pacific Time to be considered for this selection process. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online application including the following attachments (failure to include required attachments may result in disqualification):

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Applicants seeking Veterans’ Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information click.

The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers.

A more extended version of the City of Bend’s Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.

The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting.

Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate’s education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information on your application.