Fire Inspector

Job Details

Job Location:

Rock Hill, SC

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: $42723.20 - $64105.60 Hourly

Job Category:
Fire Department

The purpose of this job within the organization is to conduct fire safety inspections of buildings, rectify and reveal fire hazards. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in fire safety or related field. Requires one year experience with fire inspection or closely related experience. The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered.

• SC State Fire Marshal Certification and/or ICC Fire Inspector Certification
• Fire and Life Safety Educator Certificate
• Fire/Arson Investigation Certificates
• CPR and First Responder Training
• Valid Driver’s License

• Some knowledge of the geographical layout of the City, including streets and principle buildings.
• Some knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Ability to learn modern principles and techniques of fire prevention and firefighting.
• Ability to learn codes and ordinances pertaining to fire prevention and fire safety.
• Ability to learn modern fire safety inspection techniques.
• Ability to identify and define hazards and recommend effective remedial action; ability to conduct harmonious discussions with property owners to persuade them of desired action; ability to enforce codes and ordinances firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing; ability to follow written and oral instructions quickly and correctly; demonstrates effective computer skills.
• Ability to communicate with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
• Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job.

This Notice is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.