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Part-Time Fire Inspector

Rockingham County Government
Rockingham, NC Part Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
Summary
Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment. 

Performs intermediate protective service work overseeing and conducting fire safety inspections of foster homes adult care homes, churches, schools, and all businesses. Review site and construction plans, responding to emergencies (medical and fire), prepare and maintain files and records, prepare reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Conduct fire investigations for Origin and cause to include prosecution of intentional fires.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Fire Marshal.
Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fire and Life Safety Programs.
Fire inspections.
Fire Investigations.
Emergency Management responsibilities.
Fire Fighting.
Fire gear and vehicle maintenance.
Fire training for others

SUPERVISION: 
Received:   Works under the Supervision of the Fire Marshal.
Supervision Given: (If supervisor list positions supervised): 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of county policies and procedures, the laws and ordinances pertaining to fire prevention and the construction and occupancy of buildings, State fire codes and related building codes, various NFPA standards, OSHA standards that apply to protective equipment, building plans and fire suppression systems, and local EMS protocols.
Comprehensive knowledge of the methods of readily ascertaining the presence of existing or potential fire hazards.
Comprehensive knowledge of fire suppression and prevention principles, practices, methods, and equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the hazards common to various types of construction and the storage of flammable and hazardous materials and explosives.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of fire investigations and fire educational and prevention programs.
Thorough knowledge of preparing detailed reports and other forms of correspondence, using standard office equipment and associated software; etc.
Ability to use measurements, camera, and other recording devices to document a fire scene.
Ability to drive routine and emergency traffic.
Ability to work with various local, state, and federal agencies.
Ability to recognize fire and safety hazards and to enforce codes.
Skills in using various computer programs.
Skills in providing lifesaving, firefighting, and rescue skills.
Skills to serve as a function of the Incident Command System.
Skills firefighting and rescue.
Skill to serve as a division leader in the Incident Command System.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 
Physical Activities, Visual Acuity, and Working Conditions for this Position.
Physical Activities of This Position 
Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion
Balancing - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium
Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
Kneeling - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
Crouching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
Crawling - Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
Reaching - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing - Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
Walking - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
Pushing - Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward
Pulling - Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
Lifting - Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles
Fingering - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling
Grasping - Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Feeling - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
Talking - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Hearing - Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound
Repetitive Motions- Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers

Physical Requirements of This Position
Medium Work- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and 1-4 years of direct related experience in firefighting, fire inspections or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certification Requirements:
Must have a valid NC Driver’s License.
Possession of NC Firefighter certification upon hire.
Fire Life Safety Education I, II, and III.
Certified Fire Investigator.
Supplemental Information
Other Preferences
Other Class Spec Title 1
Other Class Spec Title 2

Salary : $54,142

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