Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee

Fire Prevent Inspector Trainee

Salary

$67,753.92 Annually

Location

Fire Headquarters 1135 West Jefferson St, Louisville KY, 40203, KY

Job Type

Full_Time

Job Number

067240-26-2

Department

Louisville Fire Dept.

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Essential Functions:

Learns to conduct inspections and building surveys to ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations

Examples of Duties

• Responds to incidents as directed
• May be required to complete modified firefighter recruit training and maintain basic skills
• Photographs life and fire hazards, or other subjects
• Participates in an in-house training program to learn fire prevention inspection methods and fire safety laws
• Accompanies inspectors on inspections of property and buildings
• Learns to detect hazards and safety law violations
• Attends safety inspection training sessions
• Learns to develop recommendations for correcting hazardous conditions found during inspection
• Develops skill in explaining fire codes and laws to property owners
• Learns to write inspectional reports
• Draws to scale, simple floor plans of buildings that have been inspected
• Participates in public educational programs related to fire prevention
• Performs related work

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent

• Two years of experience in inspectional work related to building construction or building codes

Other Minimums:

• Must be of good moral character, with no criminal or felony record inconsistent with the provisions of this paragraph. Unacceptable will be persons who have been convicted of a felony, or who have any criminal action pending against them
• An applicant may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations
• Applicants who have bought or sold marijuana within three years of application, or have bought or sold any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test
• Must be in excellent health based upon departmental medical standards. Any job offer made by the appointing authority will be contingent upon passing a battery of medical examinations
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license

Equivalency:

• Two years of experience in fire suppression, including 200 cumulative hours of training in Code DD OOOO A (Fire Inspector), V0000 (Building Const) and U0000 (Fire Prevent/Public Ed) as defined by the Governors Commission For Fire Service Certification. These hours must be listed on the Commissions Fire Service individual training record,

OR

• Certification in Fire Protection General (Module 3-B) in the certification program for Construction Code Inspection

OR

• Associate degree in Fire Science Technology

OR

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Safety, Public Administration or a closely related field

OR

• Kentucky State certification of Fire Prevention Inspector I

Special Requirements:

Must complete a certification in the Fire Protection General (Module 3-B) in the certification program for Construction Code Inspection or obtain within one year of appointment.

Physical Requirement & Working Conditions:

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting
• Works at locations with limited or difficult access including uneven terrain

Supplemental Information

FILING DEADLINE: August 4, 2026

SALARY GRADE: U43S / 07

TEST WEIGHTS

75% Written Exam

25% Training & Experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates, including the month and year (i.e. 02/2017 to 08/2020) of employment, and number of hours worked per week.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayors Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Adult Benefits
• Childcare Assistance
• Free TARC Use
• Paid Parental Leave

Part Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week

• Vacation (pro rata)
• Sick Leave (pro rata)
• Holiday Pay (pro rata)

Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week

• Ineligible For Benefits

Temporary Positions

• Ineligible For Benefits

Interns

• Ineligible For Benefits

01

Do you have a High School diploma or its equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have two years of experience in inspectional work related to building construction or building codes?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have two years of experience in fire suppression, including 200 cumulative hours of training in Code DD OOOO A (Fire Inspector), V0000 (Building Const) and U0000 (Fire Prevent/Public Ed) as defined by the Governors Commission For Fire Service Certification?

Please note that these hours must be listed on the Commissions Fire Service individual training record.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have Certification in Fire Protection General (Module 3-B) in the certification program for Construction Code Inspection?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have an Associates degree in Fire Science Technology?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Kentucky State certification of Fire Prevention Inspector I?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Safety, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Safety, Public Administration or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have any criminal action pending against you? This would include probation, ongoing restitution payments, or anything else that would require you to appear in court.

• Yes
• No

11

During the past 3 years, have you bought or sold marijuana? WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU TO SELF-DISCLOSE ADDICTION OR SELF-DISCLOSE LEGAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE.

• Yes
• No

12

During the past 6 years, have you bought or sold any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription, other than marijuana? WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU TO SELF-DISCLOSE ADDICTION OR SELF-DISCLOSE LEGAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG USE.

Please note this question is NOT asking you about marijuana use.

• Yes
• No

13

Are you willing to take a drug test?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you willing to take a polygraph?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment medical examination?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Louisville Metro Government

Address 517 Court Place

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202

Phone (502) 574-8100

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky