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Palm Beach County

Fire Inspector I (Multiple Opportunities)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $29.54/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: West Palm Beach, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Fire Inspector or Investigator visits buildings and inspects for fire hazards. Checks buildings for compliance with government fire codes. Inspects equipment such as fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems. May inspect larger building structures such as malls or stadiums. Visits fire scenes, collects evidence and analyzes findings to determine the cause of fires; may provide official findings or testimony in cases where arson is the cause of a fire.

$65,779 / year median in Florida

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Job Description

ISSUED:

07/28/2026

CLOSES:

08/11/2026

Position:

FIRE INSPECTOR I

(Multiple Opportunities)

Salary:

$29.54

Per Hour Department:

FIRE RESCUE

Hours:

40 Variable hours/week, including weekends and holidays

Other:

Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment. Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID 405 Pike Road, WPB 35525 Performs technical fire safety inspections, plan reviews, and public education work. Responsible for conducting fire and life safety inspections for new and existing occupancies and buildings, testifying at special magistrate hearings, and participating in community education events. Work involves inspecting various types of occupancies, documenting findings, and educating customers on the best course of action to correct noted violations. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior for completeness and accuracy through reports, conferences, and results obtained.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following : Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; current Florida Fire Safety Inspector I Certification, Cardiopulmonary (CPR) Certification, and Florida Driver's License.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

The selected candidate for this position

MUST:

Complete the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) Fire Inspector I Task Book within 11 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Current certification as a Florida Firefighter II, Florida Fire Safety Inspector/Investigator, and Bi/trilingual (English/Spanish/Creole). All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).