Deputy Fire Marshal - Fire Inspector

What You'll Be Doing

Are you passionate about public safety and fire prevention? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to protecting your community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Deputy Fire Marshal - Fire Inspector at Wake County Government! The Deputy Fire Marshal works as part of a team in theprevention of fires by enforcing the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and performing plan review and field inspections of new construction projects,periodic compliance inspections of existing buildings and the issuance of mandatory permits.

This position also serves in an on-call rotation to perform fire origin and cause investigations and serves as a subject matter expert and a liaison for county resources thatmay be needed during fire and emergency management operations.

Essential Functions:

• Perform periodic fire inspections in existing buildings and educate the public onfire prevention tactics
• Perform inspections for new construction, alterations and renovations of commercial occupancies
• Perform fire origin and cause investigations and other emergency response related duties
• Conduct plans review for new construction, alterations and renovations of commercial occupancies
• Issue mandatory permits

NOTE:

This recruitment is open until filled and may close stround of application review will be 8/15/2025.

** Applicants not displaying the required certifications listed in the required education and experience section of this posting ontheir resume will be disqualified.**

The functions of the Fire Services Department are carried out by a small group of diverse, innovative and dedicated staff. The nationally recognized success of this small group lies in their constant drive to work efficiently and protect all of Wake County's citizens. Each staff member participates in every program so that all of the staff are trained in multiple functions.

In addition, through a strong commitment to service excellence, the group is dedicated to providing high quality service in every part of their position with the team.

• Associate's degree in Fire Protection Technology, Fire Science or related field
• Two years of fire services experience
• Two years of code enforcement experience
• North Carolina Fire Inspector Level III Standard Certificate - Candidates will be considered for employment with a NC Fire Inspector Level I Standard or the ability to pre-qualify for a Level II Certificate (standard or probationary) through the NC Code Qualifications Board, but must obtain a Fire Inspector Level III Standard Certificate on an timeline as defined during the hiring process
• Candidates with these credentials outside of NC, must receive a NC prequalification letter issued by the Code Qualifications Board prior to an interview
• NC or IAAI FIT or must obtain within two years and part of the employment
• Hazardous Operations Certification Operations or equivalent as determined by NC OFSM
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Two plus years of experience in Fire Investigations
• North Carolina Fire/Arson Investigator
• NIMS 700, 800, 100 and 200
• Bloodborne Pathogens certification
• North Carolina Firefighter Certification

• Knowledge and ability to inspect new and existing buildings for compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Ability to examine plans and specifications to ensure conformance with applicable codes/standards and make recommendations
• Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions
• Knowledge of and the ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions
• Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints and anticipated consequences
• Ability to deal with others in difficult and complex situations to achieve resolution
• Ability to use appropriate…