Village of Wilmette, Fire Safety Inspector; Part-time

Overview

The Village of Wilmette is seeking to fill the part-time Fire Safety Inspector position in the Fire Department. This is a civilian position who will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Administration. The person in this position will work a flexible schedule at an average of 20 to 25 hours per week from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Perform a variety of routine and complex Fire Safety Inspections of existing commercial properties and multi-family dwellings in accordance with applicable Village ordinances, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and International Code Council (ICC) fire codes.
• Perform plan reviews, respond to complaints, document field inspection findings and violations of fire and other related codes.
• Communicate inspection results to property owners, tenants, and other stakeholders.
• Issue warnings and ensure compliance for fire code violations; make suggestions for amendments and additions to codes as needed.
• Operate and properly maintain tools and equipment needed to perform the essential functions of this job, and perform any other assigned work-related tasks.

• High school graduate with at least five years of experience in fire prevention inspections or conducting inspections in a related field.
• Knowledge of NFPA, ICC fire codes, and applicable laws, standards and regulations related to fire and life safety.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products;
  Munis and ESO is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license.
• One of the following certifications: ICC Fire Inspector I, or OFSM Fire Inspector I. Second level certification and plan review certification are preferred.

• Working knowledge of fire prevention inspection principles, practices, and methods as applicable to municipal government; ability to thoroughly conduct life safety inspections, organize and maintain inspection files, field data, reports, and photographs.
• Effective communication, both orally and in writing; ability to prioritize, organize and complete required duties in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with others effectively; ability to work well with the public, local business owners, and tenants while maintaining composure during stressful situations.

The pay range is $31.34-$41.60 per hour depending on experience. This position will participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Conditional offer of employment will be contingent on the candidate successfully completing a pre-employment physical examination, drug and alcohol screening, background investigation and a driver’s license records check with the Secretary of State’s Office.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an online employment application on the Village’s Self-Service Employment Opportunities webpage at  and attach a cover letter and resume. Paper submissions will not be accepted. This position remains open until filled.

The Village of Wilmette is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to the Village’s success. The Village seeks to recruit the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourages applications from all genders, all races, all sexual orientations, people with disabilities, and Military Veterans.