Wilmette, IL – Fire Safety Inspector; Part-Time

General Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex Fire Safety Inspections of existing commercial and multi-family dwellings in accordance with Village ordinances, NFPA, and ICC fire codes.
• Perform plan reviews, respond to complaints, document field inspection findings and violations of fire and related codes.
• Communicate inspection results to property owners, tenants, and other stakeholders; issue warnings and ensure compliance for fire code violations.
• Make suggestions for amendments and additions to codes as needed.
• Operate and properly maintain tools and equipment needed to perform essential functions; complete other assigned work-related tasks as needed.

• High school graduate with at least five years of experience in fire prevention inspections or related field inspections.
• Knowledge of NFPA and ICC fire codes, and applicable laws, standards and regulations related to fire and life safety.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Munis and ESO preferred.
• Valid Class D driver’s license.
• Certifications:
  
  ICC Fire Inspector I or OFSM Fire Inspector I; second-level certification and plan review certification preferred.

• Essential capabilities: working knowledge of fire prevention inspection principles, practices, and methods as applicable to municipal government; ability to thoroughly conduct life safety inspections, organize and maintain inspection files, field data, reports, and photographs; effective oral and written communication; ability to prioritize, organize and complete duties in a timely and accurate manner; ability to coordinate with others and work well with the public, local business owners, and tenants while maintaining composure in stressful situations.

The pay range is $31.34-$41.60 per hour depending on experience; position will participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Conditional offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate successfully completing a pre-employment physical examination, drug and alcohol screening, background investigation and a driver’s license records check with the Secretary of State’s Office.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an online employment application on the Village’s Self-Service Employment Opportunities webpage at  and attach a cover letter and resume. Paper submissions will not be accepted. This position remains open until filled.

The Village of Wilmette is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to the Village’s success. The Village seeks to recruit the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourages applications to be submitted from all genders, all races, all sexual orientations, people with disabilities, and Military Veterans.