Substitute Fire Inspector (2 Positions Available)

POSITION:  Substitute Fire Inspector (2 Positions Available)

DEPARTMENT:  Fire and Emergency Management

SALARY: Grade 62 Salary Range:  $21.6170-$32.4254 Hourly

OPENING DATE: October 20, 2025                                    Closing Date:   Open Until Filled            

APPLY AT:  Duplin County Personnel Office       Apply Online:   www.duplincountync.com

                          County Administration Building 

                         224 Seminary Street

                           Kenansville, NC  28349                                                                                                                                                  

                         9l0-296-2104       "Equal Opportunity Employer"

Potential candidate interview date has been pre-scheduled for November 13, 2025

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under limited direction, the purpose of the position is to perform inspection work in the enforcement of state and local building codes. Employees in this classification perform skilled technical work. Position is responsible for inspecting businesses, schools, and other occupancies for fire code compliance;

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 

An employee in this position works responsibly and independently carrying out assigned or mandated projects of varying difficulty and complexity or, working as a member of a team on large and complex emergency related projects. Employees in this position are expected to exercise considerable independent professional judgment in solving most problems that arise within their assigned work areas. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of all levels of emergency response procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of, and ability to revise and implement emergency response plans to meet all credentialing and operational requirements of State, Federal and local governments
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships between emergency providers, agencies, community organizations, and the general public
• Ability to interpret government regulations 
• Ability to apply knowledge of disaster response and recovery when emergencies occur
• Ability to diffuse highly stressful/confrontational situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use a computer and type.
• Working knowledge of various types of technology including smartphones, Personal Computers and Macintosh.
• Operations software (Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, E-mail, current selected software vendor for reporting) are required
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The following certifications are minimum qualifications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from below:

• NC Firefighter
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
• Fire Prevention Inspector Prequalification or Probationary Level I

The following certifications are preferred qualifications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from below:

• Driver/Operator Pumps 
• Standard Fire Prevention Inspector I, II, or III

*Qualified applicant must currently hold or have the ability to obtain education or certification requirements within 12 months of employment date unless otherwise approved by the County Manager.

This position requires expertise related to applicable Federal State, county and/or municipal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, case law, administrative rules/orders and other relevant guidelines and directives. Individual must have knowledge of the principles, procedures, practices, and techniques of management and/or supervision, OSHA rules and regulations, and workplace safety practices.  Work is performed under general direction of Director/Fire Marshal and in accordance with the county's drug free workplace policy; employees will be subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

Additional Requirements:        In accordance with the county policy, employees will be subject to pre-employment and random drug screening. Additionally, in accordance with the county policy, employees will be subject to pre-employment background check.

Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves risks or discomforts, which require special knowledge, skills and appropriate safety precautions, e.g., attending victims in all weather conditions and times of day at the scene of a crash site on Interstate Highways.  Work demands occasional strenuous effort in the handling of moderately heavy tools, equipment, or materials or walking or standing for extended periods of time.

WORK EXAMPLES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Schedules, coordinates and conducts plan review, inspections and reports on their outcome.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc. 
• Issues or recommends issuance of orders, permits, violations, citations, sanctions, and/or warnings for infractions involving violations of federal and/or state laws, rules and regulations. 
• Preparing, maintaining and assuring quality and detailed inspection records. 
• Assists in all aspects of emergency scene mitigation according to training when requested.
• Assists in coordinating response to special events, major emergencies, or disasters when requested.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

• Answers the telephone; responds to questions from the public and emergency response agencies.
• Attends meetings, trainings and seminars.
• Performs related duties as required.