Fire Inspector I​/II

Job Summary

City of Goodyear is seeking a Fire Inspector I/II to join the Fire Prevention team. This position plays a vital role in protecting the community by ensuring compliance with applicable fire and life safety codes.

Salary and Benefits

Hourly Salary: $28.35 - $42.09
Job Type: Full‑Time Regular
Location: Goodyear, AZ
Job Number: FY2600612
Division: FD-Operations Division
Department: Fire Department

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct low‑hazard commercial and residential inspections and respond to complaint inspections, documenting all activities.
• Schedule and perform annual inspections for large and complex occupancies, research occupancy files, and verify fire protection systems.
• Conduct plan reviews, issue permits, train agency personnel, and provide written inspection reports.
• Assist and instruct Fire Inspector I and volunteer inspectors with code applications and office procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of fire prevention inspection activities and new‑construction inspections involving fire protection equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certification:
  International Code Council Fire Inspector I, National Fire Protection Association Fire Inspector I, or Arizona State Fire School Fire Inspector I (within one year of employment).
• Minimum one year of experience in fire inspections or related field.
• Data entry skills and experience using a record‑management system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to provide clear inspection reports, and ability to work with customers, firefighters, volunteers, and other city departments.
• Strong problem‑solving, time‑management, and ability to interpret International Fire Code and NFPA standards.

Essential Functions

• Conduct light‑hazard and time‑sensitive commercial and residential fire inspections to verify code compliance.
• Respond to complaints submitted by fire crews or citizens, identify violations, and work to resolve them.
• Document all inspection activities.
• For Fire Inspector II:
  Schedule annual inspections of commercial fire protection systems, conduct training sessions, and assist with code interpretations.
• Assist citizens, contractors, and agency personnel with code interpretations and information, and prepare written inspection documents.
• Assist and instruct Fire Inspector I and volunteer inspectors in code applications and office procedures.

Examination Process

Resume review followed by a panel interview.

Benefits

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year.
• Health Insurance:
  Three group‑rate plans.
• Dental Insurance:
  Two group‑rate plans.
• Vision Insurance:
  Group‑rate.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care.
• Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Benefit, Life Insurance (city‑paid, value up to $400,000).
• Life Pay beginning at year six.
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Wellness Center, Recreational Center access.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match.
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with 12% contribution.

Application

Job opens 12/19/2025 and closes 1/2/2026 5:00 PM Arizona.