• Fire Inspector

    City of College Station (College Station, TX)


    Fire Inspector

     

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    Fire Inspector

     

    Salary

     

    $23.46 - $35.20 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    College Station, TX

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    2502438

     

    Department

     

    Fire Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/10/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

    Hiring Range

     

    $23.46-$25.81

     

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    Description

    Under general supervision of the Fire Marshal, the Fire Inspector performs skilled work in all phases of residential and commercial building inspections including enforcing laws relating to hazardous conditions and fire code violations.

    Principal Duties

    1. Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or nonfunctional fire exits.

    2. Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.

    3. Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems. Inspect and test fire protection and/or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards. Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.

    4. Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.

    5. Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.

    6. Develop or review fire exit plans. Review plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.

    7. Assist in planning and implementation of fire prevention and life safety education activities within the community.

    8. Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.

    9. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Required:

    High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

     

    Possess and maintain a valid State of Texas Driver’s license

     

    Possess Texas Commission on Fire Protection Fire Inspector Certification

     

    Ability to accomplish inspections in difficult to maneuver inspections areas (crawl spaces, attics, ladder only access areas, etc.)

    Preferred:

    Fire & Life Safety Educator through Texas Commission on Fire Protection

     

    Plans Examiner through Texas Commission on Fire Protection

     

    Post-High School College Education

     

    Supplemental Information

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

     

    Position posted until filled or closin date.

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .

     

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    Please describe your experience conducting fire inspections for residential and commercial properties. What types of hazards or code violations have you commonly encountered?

     

    02

     

    Have you ever been involved in reviewing or developing fire exit or building plans for fire code compliance? If so, describe your role and how you ensured the plans met required codes.

     

    03

     

    Describe a time when you had to explain corrective actions or fire code violations to a property owner or representative. How did you ensure the information was understood and acted upon?

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    Employer

     

    City of College Station

     

    Address

     

    1101 Texas Avenue

     

    College Station, Texas, 77840

     

    Phone

     

    979-764-3517

     

    Website

     

    http://csjobs.cstx.gov

     

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