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The City of Marion is seeking a certified, collaborative professional to serve as its Fire Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer. Marion is nestled in the foothills of western North Carolina and is home to a vibrant downtown filled with local shops and restaurants. The City hosts a number of diverse cultural events annually and has been designated a “Main Street Community” by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Seated in the center of McDowell County and bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and Pisgah National Forest, Marion offers a sense of community and stability amidst the natural beauty that surrounds us. Come join us “where Main Street meets the mountains!”
The City offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; participation in the Local Government Employees’ Retirement System; a 5% employer contribution to a supplemental retirement plan with no required employee match; paid holidays; and paid time off.
Job Summary:
The Fire Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer conducts fire code inspections with comprehensive knowledge of the North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code and the National Fire Protection Association Standards. Employee also enforces the unified development ordinance and nuisance ordinance. Work involves performing fire safety inspections within level of certification to ensure compliance with state fire code regulations for both residential and commercial projects. Technical judgment is required to interpret provisions of the codes as applied to buildings, structures, and facilities. Inspections may require some physical effort and may be performed under hazards present. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions in hot and cold temperatures and requires driving throughout the city. Employee performs inspections, code enforcement, and abatement duties in the enforcement of fire, building, zoning, appearance, and nuisance ordinances. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in communicating with city staff, municipal officials, agencies, and the general public. Work is performed under general supervision of the Planning and Development Director and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and the quality and effectiveness of work completed.
Essential Duties and Tasks
Works within level of certification to inspect buildings, structures, and facilities for adherence to fire safety codes.
Enforces state and local fire codes pursuing legal remedies, if necessary, to stop violations; recommends judicial actions and may be required to testify in court against violators of the State and local fire code regulations, local unified development ordinance, and nuisance ordinance.
Inspects fire escapes, emergency exits, fire and smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, hood systems and other sophisticated fire protection equipment to verify proper operation and to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Confers with architects, engineers, developers, contractors, property owners and the public on matters related to fire prevention, code enforcement, and hazardous material storage and disposal.
Advises the public in interpreting and applying fire code regulations; notifies responsible parties of defects and reinspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken; issues stop orders and notices of violations if necessary; responds to complaints, investigates and applies codes.
Conducts oral presentations and provides information and training on fire prevention, fire and life safety issues and related codes and ordinances to citizens, school and other civic groups as part of the Department’s public education and public relations programs.
Establishes and maintains files and records on inspection and code enforcement activities, programs and investigations.
Receives and investigates complaints from the general public, city staff, and municipal officials, and enforces the City’s unified development ordinance, fire code, and public nuisance code regulations; prepares code enforcement documentation and notifications, including publishing, mailing, and posting public notices for corrective action; conducts periodic and routine inspections to ensure compliance; initiates the appropriate enforcement process as necessary to ensure appropriate mitigation.
Attends required hours of continuing education annually to maintain certifications.
Attends and participates in meetings with the public to advise them of code changes and violations.
Reviews plans and specifications in compliance with fire code.
Conducts damage assessment inspections following natural disasters as a team member, ensuring FEMA documentation is accurately submitted.
Reviews and studies fire code regulations to stay informed of changes in codes and ordinances; completes necessary training courses, meetings, and classes to attain and maintain inspection certifications to ensure currency in the field of fire prevention and fire and life safety.
Performs related duties as required or as assigned.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Comprehensive knowledge of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and National Fire Protection Association standards, practices and policies, and thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of local unified development ordinance and nuisance ordinance as applied to the enforcement of the ordinances.
Comprehensive knowledge of building and hazardous materials, techniques and workmanship.
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, public contact, and customer service.
Skill in interpretation of codes and in their application to specific situations.
Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications as related to applicable fire codes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, staff, and the public.
Ability to learn and use electronics and technology as required.
Ability to enforce regulations tactfully and firmly.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate and thorough records.
Ability to understand and articulate local ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Preferred Education and Experience
Graduation from high school supplemented by trade school course work in building construction trades and experience in construction trades work.
Experience as a fire or building codes inspector; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Possession of NC Fire Inspector Certification Level I, II, or III issued by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, or ability to obtain certificates within one year of employment.
How to Apply:
Email completed City employment application, letter of interest, and resume or CV to knolan@marionnc.org.
Category Planning and Development Department Status Open Salary Hiring Range of $47,112 - $51,823, depending upon experience and qualifications Posted December 8, 2025 3:30 PM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Employment Application
The City of Marion is an equal opportunity provider.
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The City of Marion is seeking a certified, collaborative professional to serve as its Fire Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer. Marion is nestled in the foothills of western North Carolina and is home to a vibrant downtown filled with local shops and restaurants. The City hosts a number of diverse cultural events annually and has been designated a “Main Street Community” by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Seated in the center of McDowell County and bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and Pisgah National Forest, Marion offers a sense of community and stability amidst the natural beauty that surrounds us. Come join us “where Main Street meets the mountains!”
The City offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; participation in the Local Government Employees’ Retirement System; a 5% employer contribution to a supplemental retirement plan with no required employee match; paid holidays; and paid time off.
Job Summary:
The Fire Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer conducts fire code inspections with comprehensive knowledge of the North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code and the National Fire Protection Association Standards. Employee also enforces the unified development ordinance and nuisance ordinance. Work involves performing fire safety inspections within level of certification to ensure compliance with state fire code regulations for both residential and commercial projects. Technical judgment is required to interpret provisions of the codes as applied to buildings, structures, and facilities. Inspections may require some physical effort and may be performed under hazards present. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions in hot and cold temperatures and requires driving throughout the city. Employee performs inspections, code enforcement, and abatement duties in the enforcement of fire, building, zoning, appearance, and nuisance ordinances. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in communicating with city staff, municipal officials, agencies, and the general public. Work is performed under general supervision of the Planning and Development Director and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and the quality and effectiveness of work completed.
Essential Duties and Tasks
Works within level of certification to inspect buildings, structures, and facilities for adherence to fire safety codes.
Enforces state and local fire codes pursuing legal remedies, if necessary, to stop violations; recommends judicial actions and may be required to testify in court against violators of the State and local fire code regulations, local unified development ordinance, and nuisance ordinance.
Inspects fire escapes, emergency exits, fire and smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, hood systems and other sophisticated fire protection equipment to verify proper operation and to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Confers with architects, engineers, developers, contractors, property owners and the public on matters related to fire prevention, code enforcement, and hazardous material storage and disposal.
Advises the public in interpreting and applying fire code regulations; notifies responsible parties of defects and reinspects to determine if corrective actions have been taken; issues stop orders and notices of violations if necessary; responds to complaints, investigates and applies codes.
Conducts oral presentations and provides information and training on fire prevention, fire and life safety issues and related codes and ordinances to citizens, school and other civic groups as part of the Department’s public education and public relations programs.
Establishes and maintains files and records on inspection and code enforcement activities, programs and investigations.
Receives and investigates complaints from the general public, city staff, and municipal officials, and enforces the City’s unified development ordinance, fire code, and public nuisance code regulations; prepares code enforcement documentation and notifications, including publishing, mailing, and posting public notices for corrective action; conducts periodic and routine inspections to ensure compliance; initiates the appropriate enforcement process as necessary to ensure appropriate mitigation.
Attends required hours of continuing education annually to maintain certifications.
Attends and participates in meetings with the public to advise them of code changes and violations.
Reviews plans and specifications in compliance with fire code.
Conducts damage assessment inspections following natural disasters as a team member, ensuring FEMA documentation is accurately submitted.
Reviews and studies fire code regulations to stay informed of changes in codes and ordinances; completes necessary training courses, meetings, and classes to attain and maintain inspection certifications to ensure currency in the field of fire prevention and fire and life safety.
Performs related duties as required or as assigned.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Comprehensive knowledge of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and National Fire Protection Association standards, practices and policies, and thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations.
Comprehensive knowledge of local unified development ordinance and nuisance ordinance as applied to the enforcement of the ordinances.
Comprehensive knowledge of building and hazardous materials, techniques and workmanship.
Skill in collaborative conflict resolution, public contact, and customer service.
Skill in interpretation of codes and in their application to specific situations.
Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications as related to applicable fire codes.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, staff, and the public.
Ability to learn and use electronics and technology as required.
Ability to enforce regulations tactfully and firmly.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate and thorough records.
Ability to understand and articulate local ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Preferred Education and Experience
Graduation from high school supplemented by trade school course work in building construction trades and experience in construction trades work.
Experience as a fire or building codes inspector; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Possession of NC Fire Inspector Certification Level I, II, or III issued by the North Carolina Department of Insurance, or ability to obtain certificates within one year of employment.
How to Apply:
Email completed City employment application, letter of interest, and resume or CV to knolan@marionnc.org.
Category Planning and Development Department Status Open Salary Hiring Range of $47,112 - $51,823, depending upon experience and qualifications Posted December 8, 2025 3:30 PM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Employment Application
The City of Marion is an equal opportunity provider.
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