Fire Inspector

Why Join the Willdan Team

The future is now, Willdan is "Envisioning the Future" of building decarbonization, clean energy, and infrastructure through our work with utilities, cities, and private sector clients.

Willdan is a national leader in energy, engineering, and software consulting services. Since 1964, we have provided all aspects of municipal and infrastructure engineering, including building and safety, public works, public financing, planning, and construction management services.

We help engineers, facility owners, municipalities, and utilities meet their long-term goals to transition to clean energy and a sustainable future.

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan, has an opening for a Fire Inspector in the Marion County, FL area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The fire inspector will be responsible for inspections of residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings during and after construction.
• In coordination with the Deputy Fire Marshal, coordinate inspection assignments.
• Work collaboratively to ensure plan reviews, permits and other assigned work is completed timely and correctly.
• Inspect structures and check plans to obtain code and ordinance compliance in all occupancy classifications as they relate to new construction, fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, weed abatement, special events, complaints and related fire / life safety issues.
• Interpret and enforce provisions of fire prevention, fire and life safety laws, codes, ordinances and other regulations.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Perform periodic and follow-up inspections of new and existing buildings, structures and installations requiring Fire Department clearances.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Florida Fire Safety Inspector I and Fire Safety Inspector II certifications.
• Minimum of three years experience in annual inspections with fire department in restaurants, factory, warehouse, and office environments.
• Ability to life and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
• ICC Certification as Fire Inspector highly desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of state and local codes.
• Municipal experience.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement :

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

Public Agency Resources participates in E-Verify.