Fire Plans Reviewer - Baltimore Fire Department

POSTING DATE: 10/3/2025

SALARY RANGE: $79,507.00 - $127,043.00 Annually

Our Benefits

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here:

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Job Summary:

A Fire Plans Reviewer reviews plans to ensure compliance with Fire and Building codes. Inspect residences, multiple dwellings, new construction, rehabilitation projects, commercial and industrial establishments and structures to enforce applicable laws of the Federal, State and City governments. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

The incumbent receives general supervision from a technical superior. The employees in this class work a conventional work week. Work is performed in an office where there are normal working conditions and occasionally at construction sites where there may be exposure to heat, smoke and bad weather. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.

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EXPERIENCE: Have three years' experience reviewing Architectural Plans and Fire Protection Shop Drawings; or conducting inspections for compliance with Fire/Life Safety Codes and building codes; and conducting moderately complex inspections related to construction projects is required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.

PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

Employees must hold and maintain one of the following certifications:

NOTE: In the event of changes in the standards, certification or licensure requirements in any of the above, the member is required to maintain the equivalent certification or licensure to continue employment with the Baltimore City Fire Department.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Background Check

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Probation

All candidates, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Your Recruiter: Dayvon Smith

If you have any questions please contact Dayvon Smith, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist III, via email at Dayvon.Smith@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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