Fire Inspector

PLEASE READ: If you are interested in this position, to proceed with your application, please register with Poudre Fire Authority and apply directly on our website here: https://www.poudre-fire.org/joining-pfa/civilian-job-postings Do not apply through Indeed. The Poudre Fire Authority is hiring one position; the selected candidate will be hired as either a Fire Inspector I or a Fire Inspector II depending on experience. Please visit https://www.poudre-fire.org/joining-pfa/civilian-job-postings for the full Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II job announcements. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Title : Fire Inspector Department: PFA Fire Protection and Community Risk Reduction Division Hiring Range - Fire Inspector I: $63,888.00 - $70,875.75 annually Hiring Range - Fire Inspector II: $$77,304.00 - $85,759.25 annually Position Salary Range - Fire Inspector I: $63,888.00 - $91,839.00 annually Position Salary Range - Fire Inspector II: $77,304.00 - $111,125.00 annually Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan, available Roth and 457 Plans at employee cost Opening Date: 5-14-2026 Closing Date: 6-12-2026 at 5:00 pm MST FLSA / Classification: Non-exempt / Classified Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5pm and Friday 7:45am-12:45pm, on site. Occasional on-call shifts are required Selection Process: Review and Screening of On-Line Applications Review of Additional Documentation (If requested) Interview Background Investigation Drug Screen Reference Checks SUMMARY: The Fire Inspector performs fire inspections and related duties under the general supervision of the Inspection Services Program Manager, and fire investigation duties under the general supervision of the Assistant Fire Marshal - Fire Investigations. This position works as part of the larger Inspection Services team to support the Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction Division’s (FPCRR) goals and objectives. Fire inspection duties include but are not limited to new and existing occupancies, conditions or installations that require an operational permit, and complaint-driven inquiries to ensure fire code compliance. Fire Inspector routinely conducts research and interprets fire code requirements, supporting ICC codes, applicable NFPA standards, and other pertinent laws and regulations that apply to PFA’s jurisdiction. The Fire Inspector is responsible for building effective relationships with businesses, property management representatives, servicing contractors, other regulatory partners, and both internal and external stakeholders. This position may at times assist the Technical Services Program with inspections or final acceptance testing of new construction and fire protection systems related to new construction. This position will require ICC, IAAI, and Colorado certificates to be acquired and maintained as a job duty. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Maintains a customer-focused, solution-oriented, and professional approach in all interactions on behalf of the PFA in accordance with PFA’s Mission, Vision, and Principles (MVP) document. Performs assigned fire inspections for occupancies within PFA’s jurisdiction. Assists customers through an educational approach with understanding the requirements of the adopted Fire Code. Completes and issues fire inspection reports in a timely and professional manner. Utilizes PFA’s tracking systems to verify compliance of fire protection systems for facilities within their assigned inspection area. Communicates expectations of fire code compliance with customers directly, which at times may require the ability to effectively deescalate or resolve conflict. Upholds and supports directives from the Inspection Services Program Manager or the Assistant Fire Marshal when alternative code compliance approaches are required. Drafts reports or professional correspondence with customers, servicing contractors, design professionals, technical consultants, and when reporting to supervisors as it pertains to fire code compliance duties.