Deputy Fire Marshal - Fire Inspector

What You'll Be Doing

Make a meaningful impact in your community as a Deputy Fire Marshal. In this key public safety role, you’ll help shape safer buildings and neighborhoods by enforcing the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, reviewing plans for new construction, conducting inspections, and issuing mandatory permits that support community-wide safety. You’ll also take part in an on‑call rotation, investigating fires to determine origin and cause, providing expert guidance during emergencies, and serving as a trusted liaison for county partners.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise directly protects lives, strengthens community resilience and offers diverse, rewarding challenges, this is your opportunity.

• Perform periodic fire inspections in existing buildings and educate the public on fire 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:

Applicants not displaying the required certifications listed in the required education and experience section of this posting on their application and resume will be disqualified

Our Fire Services Department is driven by a small, exceptional team of diverse professionals who are passionate about protecting every person and every piece of property in Wake County. Together, we bring a community first mindset to everything we do. Each team member is cross trained across multiple programs, allowing us to respond seamlessly, support one another and deliver the highest level of service wherever it’s needed most.

We’re united by a commitment to excellence, collaboration and innovation, working every day to create a safer, stronger and more resilient Wake County. This team isn’t just performing a job; we’re fulfilling a mission that makes a real difference in people’s lives.

• 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

• Two plus years of experience in Fire Investigations
• North Carolina Fire/Arson Investigator
• NIMS 700, 800, 100 & 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…