Description:
The Village of Glenview, located in northeast Illinois, is seeking a part-time fire inspector. The purpose of this position is to enforce the compliance of all fire and life safety municipal codes, to decrease the risks of fire, hazards and conditions detrimental to life or health and to educate the public on fire safety. This is accomplished by conducting inspections and re-inspections of all occupancies, conducting inspections during various phases of new construction, reviewing construction and life safety system plans, and investigating and mediating complaints of hazardous conditions. Additional duties include completing reports, maintaining files and entering data, testifying in court if required, and meeting with business owners, builders, contractors and vendors.

Qualifications:
An associate’s degree or equivalent and knowledge of fire prevention codes and systems, construction plans and blueprints, and fire safety programs, excellent written & oral communication skills, and computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel are required. A minimum of one to three years of experience in fire prevention are preferred. Must receive ICC or OFSM (fire inspector 1) certification within the first six (6) months of employment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. For external candidates, any offer is contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of a background check, medical, and drug screening.

Salary & Schedule:
This position is typically required to work part-time during the hours Village Hall is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., based on operational needs, and an average of 18 hours/week (external candidates) and 12 hours/week (internal candidates).

How to Apply:
Internal Fire Department candidates will be compensated in accordance with the 7g Agreement. External candidates are expected to start at $25.87/hour.

To apply, click on "Start your application", attach your cover letter and resume, and complete the application in its entirety. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. To be considered in the first round, please apply by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Emailed, mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications will be declined. For more information about the Village of Glenview, please visit our website at www.glenview.il.us. Persons requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are asked to contact the Human Resources Division at 847-904-4370. The Village of Glenview is an equal opportunity employer.