Fire Inspector I

Prince George's County, MD Government • Full-time • Largo, Maryland, United States • $60k - $77.13k / year • 4d ago

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. Prince George’s County Government is a drug-free workplace. Candidates should be aware that this policy includes marijuana.

The Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department is currently seeking applicants to fill a Fire Inspector 1 (Fire Inspector 1H) position, grade H17, in the Fire Investigations Division.

About the Position
Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department is seeking a Fire Inspector I to support operations within the Office of Fire Investigations. This is an entry-level technical fire inspection and fire code enforcement position designed to ensure compliance with County and State fire codes and laws. Incumbents in this position are required to read and interpret approved engineering plans and specification sheets for construction of buildings, fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, and fire related assemblies. A significant aspect of the work involves establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, owners, engineers and the general public. Incumbents must be able to achieve competency in interpreting and explaining fire codes and issuing violation notices and must attempt to obtain voluntary compliance to correct fire and life safety deficiencies, prepare written correspondence and reports, and gather evidence to prepare cases for administrative appeal and/or Court as integral functions of this role.

Upon successfully completing the probation period and successfully obtaining a Fire Inspector I rating (NFPA 1031 Standards), entry-level incumbents may be promoted to Fire Inspector II performance level at management's discretion.

About the Agency
The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.

Examples of Work

Read, analyze and interpret engineering plans and cut sheets for applicable fire code requirements in order to become familiar and knowledgeable about the nature, scope and details regarding construction, renovation and installation phases of projects.
Complete on-site field inspections to determine that buildings are being constructed according to approved design and applicable County and State fire and building codes.
Investigate complaints (citizens, property owners), identify problems related to a construction project and determine if there is a basis upon which to issue a correction order and/or a civil citation.
Issue correction orders, re-inspection fees, civil citations to responsible party (e.g., contractors, developers, citizens, property owners) to assist in bringing the particular building into compliance with established fire codes and laws, approved plans and specifications.
Confer and coordinate with contractors, developers, property owners, citizens, and other agencies in order to (1) explain, clarify, and resolve actual/potential problems associated with projects, and (2) initiate appropriate actions that will attain compliance with approved engineering plans, specifications and established County and State codes.
Maintain accurate, complete, and retrievable records and documentation (e.g., correction orders, notices, civil citations, stop work orders) for inclusion in reports, street file, and to provide information for potential use at hearings or in court.

Prepare and submit written correspondence (e.g., biweekly recap sheets, memorandums) to supervisor in order to (1) clarify, explain, and resolve problems related to the inspection and code enforcement activity, and (2) to highlight the status/progress in accomplishing Management by Objectives (MBO) goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in fire prevention, fire suppression, building inspections, code enforcement, or a closely related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain required Fire Inspector certification within 18 months

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: Late October, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Successfully pass public safety preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.

Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work:Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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