Fire Inspector I or II; DOQ
Job in
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Listing for:
City-of-Golden-Valley,-Mn
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
-
Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 90000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
90000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Fire Inspector I or II (DOQ)
The City of Golden Valley is accepting applications to fill a single vacant position in our Fire Department. This position will be filled with either a Fire Inspector I or a Fire Inspector II, depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected applicant.
Fire Inspector I
Position Overview This position administers and enforces adopted state and city codes within the City of Golden Valley under the supervision of the Assistant Chief of Prevention. Individuals in this position will also assume Firefighter responsibilities while on duty.
Fire Inspector II
Position Overview This position is responsible for administration and enforcement of adopted state and city codes within the City of Golden Valley and leads fire investigations under the supervision of the Assistant Chief of Prevention. Fire Inspector II may provide work directions to Paid on-Call Firefighters assisting with inspections and on the fire grounds.
Expected Hours of Work
Hours are typically Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. In addition to working office hours, staff may be required to work additional events. Hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Fire Inspector I Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
Fulfill responsibilities of a Golden Valley Firefighter, responding to all calls for service while on duty (including fire, medical, and rescue calls).Monitor and inspect existing residential rental properties, residential care facilities, and commercial properties for compliance with applicable state and city codes.Develop and maintain strong relationships with building managers and owners.Investigate reports of code violations, issue citations, resolve disputes, and conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with written correction orders.Participate in legal proceedings, including producing documents/evidence for prosecution of code violations.Assist with and may lead fire prevention initiatives, education, and outreach.Stay abreast of updated inspection practices and code changes and make recommendations on department procedures.Educate homeowners, business owners, and community members on fire and property maintenance codes and related ordinances, policies, and procedures.Maintain a variety of inspection and enforcement logs and records, including recommendations of code modifications.Assist with fire investigations.Assist other City departments with additional code compliance, training activities, and inspection activities.Fire Inspector II Duties
Fulfill responsibilities of a Golden Valley Firefighter, responding to all calls for service while on duty (including fire, medical, and rescue calls).Lead fire prevention initiatives and efforts through education and enforcement.Conduct inspections of both existing and new construction residential and commercial properties for compliance with applicable state and city codes.Investigate reports of code violations, issue citations, resolve disputes, and conduct follow-up to ensure corrections.Participate in legal proceedings, including producing documents/evidence for the prosecution of code violations.Provide information and guidance to contractors and owners on code requirements and compliance procedures.Stay abreast of updated inspection practices and code changes and make recommendations on department procedures.Educate contractors, homeowners, business owners, and community members on fire and property maintenance codes and related ordinances, policies, and procedures.Maintain a variety of inspection and enforcement logs and records, including recommendations of codemodifications.Lead and document fire investigations to determine the origin and cause of the fire.Conduct construction and fire protection system plan review for construction projects to ensure compliance with State and City codes, statutes, and ordinances.Monitor and inspect construction sites for code compliance throughout the project.Assist other City departments with additional code compliance, training activities, and inspection activities.Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have employee supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications - Fire Inspector I
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