To conduct routine inspections under close supervision and ensure that buildings are constructed and maintained in compliance with state and federal fire safety laws and rules. This position is within the Environmental Health and Safety Section. The inspections involve evaluating the physical facility and associated life safety systems that are needed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents so that a safe environment is provided. This region contains Wayne and Monroe Counties.
POSITION DESCRIPTION 9-E10
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Education
Fire Safety Inspector 9
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Fire Safety Inspector E10 and 11
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and successful completion of courses or continuing education credits for the Michigan Certified Fire Inspector program or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Inspector I credentials.
Experience
Fire Safety Inspector 9
Three years of experience as a fire fighter, law enforcement officer, or corrections officer.
Fire Safety Inspector E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector 9.
Fire Safety Inspector 11
Three years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector, including one year equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector E10.
Alternate Education and Experience
Fire Safety Inspector 9
One year of full-time experience conducting inspections with a municipal fire department, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or Department of Corrections, or in the building trades (licensed electrical inspector, safety inspector, plumbing inspector, construction inspector, etc.) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
An associate's degree in fire science or fire technology may be substituted for two years of fire fighter experience.
Additional Requirements and Information
Continuing certification as a Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Certified Inspector. Certification must be attached to application.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FireSafetyInspector.pdf