Fire Inspector

Fire Inspector

Salary

$29.55 - $45.31 Hourly

Location

Cobb County Fire Department Headquarters Marietta, GA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

05291

Department

Fire Department

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Grade Code

FIRE4

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Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to enforce fire prevention and life safety codes of the State of Georgia and Cobb County by performing building inspections and code enforcement activities.

Essential Functions

Conduct routine and complex field inspections to ensure compliance with all adopted codes and ordinances of the County, including standard building, Life Safety, and National Fire Codes: Inspect buildings, alarms, detection and suppression systems, electrical framing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, gas/fuel, water availability, and other systems as required or requested, and maintain related documentation.

Interpret various laws, ordinances, and regulations in enforcing safety regulations and fire prevention codes in accordance with national, state, and county standards.

Conduct pre-construction meetings regarding plans review and proposed structures; Provide assistance and advisement on how to ensure fire and life safety codes compliance in the final construction.

Advise and instruct owners and occupants of buildings in fire prevention methods and in the removal of fire hazards; Make recommendations for reducing potential hazards.

Conduct code enforcement activities: Investigate complaints of unsafe construction or occupancy conditions, Identify code violations, determine required corrective actions, and meet with property and business owners to discuss violations, Issue code compliance and official correction notices to inform violators of discrepancies and compliance deadlines, Testify in court as needed and perform follow-up site inspections as necessary.

May perform the functions of a firefighter in support of the departments objectives and mission as directed, and may respond to emergency scenes.

Adhere to all policies, practices, training requirements, and directives of sworn personnel of both Fire and Emergency Services and the Police Department of the Cobb County Department of Public Safety.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training; supplemented by two years of experience as a Fire Inspections Technician.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.

Must possess and maintain the following certifications: NPQ Fire Inspector and Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Fire Inspector.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or bright/dim lights.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Visit Cobb Countys Employee Benefits page to learn more.

01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the Educational History and Work History sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?

• Yes
• No

05

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

06

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

07

How many years of experience do you have as a Fire Inspections Technician?

• No experience
• Less than two years of experience
• Two to four years of experience
• More than four years of experience

08

Please describe your experience as a Fire Inspections Technician. Enter N/A if this does not apply.

09

This position requires you to have the following certifications: NPQ Fire Inspector and Georgia Firefighter Standards & Training Fire Inspector. Do you currently hold both required certifications?

• Yes
• No

10

The hourly pay range for this position is $29.55-$45.31, depending on education and experience. What is the minimum hourly rate you would be willing to accept for this position?

11

Do you have a current and valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

12

The duration of the selection process will vary by applicant due to availability for appointments and other factors. The average time period for completion of all elements of the background process is approximately three months. Reapplication by any applicant previously removed from the process will be taken on a case by case basis specific to each applicants situation and past reason for removal. I hereby acknowledge that if I elect to continue in the application process, all elements will be subject to Cobb County Department of Public Safetys Hiring Standards.

• I AGREE to the terms stated.
• I DO NOT AGREE to the terms stated.

13

The elements for the selection process for all sworn applicants could include one or more of the following elements: written exam, polygraph exam, psychological exam, oral interview, medical examination and drug screening. A background investigation will also be conducted. This investigation may include a current check on the applicants credit, criminal and driver history. All information provided in your application will be verified. Personal or verbal contact will be made with all references supplied by the applicant and/or other sources. The applicant will be required to provide written explanations for any issues in questions brought forth during the background investigation.

• I AGREE with the terms stated.
• I DO NOT AGREE with the terms stated.

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Employer Cobb County Government

Address 100 Cherokee Street

Suite #200

Marietta, Georgia, 30090

Website http://www.cobbcounty.gov