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Posted: March 23, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Fire Safety Inspector 11 (ACCSD)

State of Michigan

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$27.55 - $37.40

per hour

Closes

April 13, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves traveling across a region in Michigan to inspect long-term care facilities like nursing homes, checking their buildings and safety systems to ensure they protect residents from fire hazards and meet state rules.

The role also includes investigating complaints and serving as the main expert on fire safety codes for that area.

It's a good fit for someone detail-oriented with experience in inspections or fire safety who enjoys fieldwork and helping keep vulnerable people safe.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Knowledge of Life Safety Code (LSC) and fire safety regulations
  • Experience in conducting inspections or surveys of facilities
  • Ability to evaluate physical structures and life safety systems
  • Skills in complaint investigation and enforcement
  • Willingness to travel within assigned region (Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Berrien, and Cass Counties)
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities for reports

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for performing complex Life Safety Code (LSC) inspections (surveys) and complaint investigations for enforcement of fire safety (LSC) requirements for state licensed and federally certified Long Term Care facilities.

The inspections involve evaluating the physical facility and associated life safety systems that are needed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents so that a safe environment is provided.

This position is assigned a region within the state and is the recognized resource for Life Safety Code for that region. This region contains Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Berrien and Cass Counties.

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.


Requirements

Education
Fire Safety Inspector 11 
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school. 
Experience 

Fire Safety Inspector 11 

Three years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector, including one year equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector E10.

Additional Information

Additional Requirements and Information

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials.

See individual position descriptions for other requirements.

View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FireSafetyInspector.pdf

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and Michigan Fire Inspector certification or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Fire Inspector I credentials to your application.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/24/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5279461