What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Inspector position at City of Albany (CA)?

The City of Albany is accepting applications for the position of Fire Inspector. This recruitment is to fill one full-time position with the Fire Department.

The Position

Under general supervision, this position conducts inspections to identify fire and life safety hazards and enforces applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances related to the prevention of fire, thereby helping to protect life and property from fire and panic. The role receives supervision from the Fire Chief and does not supervise staff.

This classification performs a variety of responsible, technical, and specialized duties in fire safety and prevention, including fire and life safety inspections, hazardous materials disclosure and inspection, engineering and code enforcement activities, nuisance abatement, and weed abatement. Related duties may be assigned as necessary to support the department’s prevention and safety objectives.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Click here for full job details.

Assumes responsibility for a wide variety of fire prevention activities of the Department.
Inspects commercial and industrial buildings, schools, other related structures, and facilities for fire hazards, proper operation of suppression devices, adequacy of fire escapes and exits, hazardous processes, public assemblies, and general compliance with fire code provisions.
Issues correction notices and fire and life safety violations.
Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections have been made.
Conducts hazardous materials inspections, issues hazardous materials permits and researches technical resources concerning hazardous materials.
Issues permits for public assemblies and all occupancies listed in the fire and building code.
Investigates complaints from private citizens and other City departments relating to fire and safety hazards.
Assists in preparing public education programs and participates in fire safety training throughout the City involving structures and open areas.
Speaks before school groups and other organizations on fire prevention matters.
Assists with the hydrant inspection program.
Assists with storm water runoff inspections.
Assists with weed abatement program, as necessary.
Assists with plan review for residential and commercial occupancies.
Communicates with supervising Fire Officers to ensure fire prevention and inspection program status are regularly communicated.
Assists with staffing the City of Albany Emergency Operations Center.
Assists in inspections with the City's Community Development Department to ensure compliance with fire safety codes, regulations, and sound fire prevention practices.
Reports violations of laws, ordinances, and safety standards to the Fire Marshal or Fire Chief.
Maintains required records and prepares reports.
Assists the Fire Chief in reviewing existing fire prevention policies and regulations and recommends new fire prevention ordinances and revisions to existing ordinances.
Identifies hazardous occupancies within the City and collaborates with appropriate agencies to mitigate the hazards.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent.
Two years of Fire Safety Inspector or Building Inspector experience, or the equivalent, preferably with a municipal agency.
Possession of a Fire Inspector 1 certification from CA State Fire Marshal.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License with safe driving history.

Ideal Candidate:

Has previous experience with a municipal agency.
Possesses a valid International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector 2 Certification is highly desirable.
Possess a Plan Check and/or a Fire Marshal certification accredited by one of these three agencies: International Code Council (ICC), Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), or National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA).
Has excellent communication skills and is detail oriented.

All completed applications will be reviewed. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements are not guaranteed advancement through any phase of the process. The tentative recruitment timeline is as follows:

Deadline to submit application: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5:00PM
Oral Board Interviews (in-person): TBD
Department Interviews: TBD
Pre-employment process (may include full background investigation and physical examination).

The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@albanyca.gov a minimum of five days prior to the examination.

Salary : $98,515 - $125,736

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