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State of Michigan Fire Safety Inspector 9-11 (Grand Rapids Region Fire Inspector) in Multiple Locations Available - See Posting for Details, Michigan
Fire Safety Inspector 9-11 (Grand Rapids Region Fire Inspector)
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Fire Safety Inspector 9-11 (Grand Rapids Region Fire Inspector)
Salary
$22.39 - $34.58 Hourly
Location
Multiple Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
6401-24-BFS-018 FSI
Department
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Opening Date
09/18/2024
Closing Date
9/27/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
This position will primarily cover the following territory Grand Rapids Region – Kent and Barry Counties. This position may be asked to assist in other areas as needed.
If you have already applied, your application is still active and being considered.
Fire Safety Inspector 9-E10
View 9-E10 position descriptionhere. (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/6401-24-BFS-018-FSI 9-10 PD.pdf)
Employees in this job serve as fire safety inspectors ensuring that state facilities, institutions, and businesses located in the state are in compliance with the applicable fire safety codes and standards and various state laws, rules and regulations.
Fire Safety Inspector 11
View 11 position descriptionhere. (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/6401-24-BFS-018-FSI 11 PD.pdf)
This position serves as a senior fire safety inspector and is responsible for the most complex inspections and enforcement activities to ensure that facilities regulated by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Fire Services are in compliance with the applicable fire safety codes and standards as well as various state laws, rules and regulations.
LARA is proud to be Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Fire Safety Inspector 9
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Fire Safety Inspector E10 and 11
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and successful completion of courses or continuing education credits for the Michigan Certified Fire Inspector program or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Inspector I credentials.
Experience
Fire Safety Inspector 9
Three years of experience as a fire fighter, law enforcement officer, or corrections officer.
Fire Safety Inspector E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector 9.
Fire Safety Inspector 11
Three years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector, including one year equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector E10.
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience
Fire Safety Inspector 9
One year of full-time experience conducting inspections with a municipal fire department, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or Department of Corrections, or in the building trades (licensed electrical inspector, safety inspector, plumbing inspector, construction inspector, etc.) may be substituted for the experience requirement.
An associate's degree in fire science or fire technology may be substituted for two years of fire fighter experience.
Additional Requirements and Information
Additional Requirements and Information
Continuing certification as a Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Certified Inspector.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FireSafetyInspector.pdf
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
01
FIRSISP – Do you possess one of the following? An educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school; OR an associate's degree in fire science or fire technology. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
FIRSISP - Have you successfully completed courses or continuing education credits for the Michigan Certified Fire Inspector program or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Certified Inspector I credentials?
Yes
No
03
FIRSISP – Please select your level of experience.
At least three years of full-time experience as a firefighter or law enforcement officer OR one year of full-time experience conducting inspections with a municipal fire department, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or Department of Corrections, or in the building trades (licensed electrical inspector, safety inspector, plumbing inspector, construction inspector, etc.)
At least two years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector.
At least three years of experience equivalent to a Fire Safety Inspector.
04
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience conducting fire safety inspections and plan reviews?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Address
LARA-ohrinfo@michigan.gov
611 West Ottawa
Lansing, Michigan, 48933
Phone
517-241-1196
517-335-9700
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