Fire Inspector - PT

Hourly Salary - $29.90 - $32.09 Core Responsibilities

As a part-time Fire Inspector, you’ll deliver strategic impact by strengthening community risk reduction, fire prevention, and code compliance across Rutherford County. This role exists to protect life and property through consistent application of Fire safety standards and practical enforcement.

Key responsibilities include conducting inspections of commercial properties for code compliance, performing plan review of development and fire protection plans, and recommending process improvements.

Required knowledge/skills:

• Working knowledge of NFPA codes, International Fire Code, International Building Code
• Plan review capability and code compliance enforcement judgment
• Community risk reduction strategies and strong written/verbal communication
• Experience performing fire inspections
• Proficiency with MS Office and fire prevention software (e.g., Fire House)
• Preferred certifications:
  Fire Inspector I/II, Fire Officer I, ICC Fire Plans Examiner

• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.

• To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.
• To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.
• To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires.
• To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.