Fire Inspector Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cstx/jobs/newprint/5002976) Apply  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 + Description + Benefits + Questions 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. . 01 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? Required Question Employer City of College Station Address 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas, 77840 Phone 979-764-3517 Website http://csjobs.cstx.gov Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email