Fire Inspector (FT) – 40 Hour Work Week

Department of Technical Services – Code Enforcement Division   

This position in the Code Enforcement Division of the Department of Technical Services inspects multi-family, commercial and industrial properties for fire hazards and issues recommendations for the correction of such hazards. In addition, inspections are conducted for violations of and compliance with existing codes, local fire prevention ordinances and laws.  Inspectors shall assist the Town with Operating Permits and Periodic Inspections, based on the property classification, NYS Uniform Code Requirements and Local Policy, Rules and Regulations. 

This position is a competitive class as defined by Civil Service rules and as such all candidates must either currently hold the title of Fire Inspector and be eligible for a transfer within Westchester County Human Resources rules and procedures. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to meet the requirements of Westchester County Civil Service to apply for the Fire Inspector test. Please see below. 

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Job Duties (Not limited to these items):

• Inspects buildings and structures for fire hazards such as inadequate wiring, blockage of fire exits, collection of rubbish or flammable materials, inadequate fire extinguishing equipment, etc.;
• Issues notices of violations of the fire prevention codes, ordinances, and other laws pertaining to fire prevention;
• Investigates complaints of fire hazards;
• Inspects the installation of oil heating equipment to ensure that proper safety measures have

been taken;

• Issues permits for storage and sale of flammable liquids and explosives;
• Inspects and supervises the handling and use of explosives, including fireworks display;

• Investigates premises after fires to determine cause and loss involved;
• Maintains records and issues reports of investigations;
• Keeps informed on the latest fire prevention methods and regulations, creates and share informational packets and provides to individuals, groups and businesses. 
• Verifies during periodic inspections that backflow prevention devices have been inspected, tested and logged to the Town’s inventory.  Manages database and issues citations as necessary. 
• Organizes agendas and keeps minutes of the Town’s Fire Advisory Board, meeting quarterly or as needed. 

Minimum Requirements:  Thorough knowledge of fire prevention methods; thorough knowledge of local fire codes, laws and ordinances; good knowledge of local building codes as they relate to fire prevention; familiarity with the workings of such things as fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, etc. and basic fire inspection techniques; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; experience with computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software; experience with dealing with the public in a municipal setting.

Individuals shall be Certified Building Safety pursuant to 19 NYCRR Part 1208 to perform fire safety and/or property maintenance inspections of existing buildings and structures. A Certified Building Safety Inspector, shall have completed basic training Courses 9A, 9B and 9C.

Minimum Experience:  Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience as a volunteer or paid firefighter, a building inspector, or an assistant building inspector and proof of satisfactory completion of the prescribed minimum basic code enforcement training course.

Compensation:  $76,983-$85,304

To Apply:  E-mail resume and cover letter to C. Vahey at claudiav@townofcortlandt.com.

Deadline – August 29, 2025

Town of Cortlandt is an Equal Opportunity Employer