Fire Safety Inspector 9-11

Posting number: 6401-26-BFS-023 FSI 9-11

Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Job classification: Fire Safety Inspector 9-11

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Corrections, Public Safety, Trades, Miscellaneous, Fire & EMS, Safety, Construction Trades

Summary

Employees in this job serve as fire safety inspectors ensuring that state facilities, institutions, and businesses located in the state are in compliance with the applicable fire safety codes and standards and various state laws, rules and regulations. This position will primarily cover the following territory. DETROIT – Macomb, Livingston, Oakland, Monroe, and Wayne. This position may be asked to assist in other areas as needed.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION FSI 9-E10
POSITION DESCRIPTION FSI 11

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Possession of Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials is required for E10 and 11 positions.

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Examples of duties

Education

Fire Safety Inspector

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Supplemental information

Additional Requirements and Information

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials.\

See individual position descriptions for other requirements.

Candidates must attach a resume, official transcripts (if applicable) and Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials (if applicable).

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FireSafetyInspector.pdf