FIRE INSPECTOR

Job DetailsJob Location: Peekskill, NY 10566Salary Range: $70,920.00 - $70,920.00 SalaryPOSTING DATE: AUGUST 14, 2026 POSTING END DATE: AUGUST 24, 2026   ***NO PHONE CALLS ABOUT THIS JOB***   JOB SUMMARY Performs inspections of residential, commercial and/or industrial properties for existing 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. Does related work as required.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 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 trucks carrying oil and gasoline; Inspects the installation of oil heating equipment to insure 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; 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 and makes information available to interested individuals and groups; Uses computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision is not typically a function of this position but incumbents may, as needed and/or depending on the needs of the City of Peekskill Building Department, oversee the work of other personnel involved in fire prevention. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (As adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department) 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. SUBSTITUTION:   Satisfactory   completion   of   30   college   credits*   towards   a   degree   in Engineering, Building Construction, Civil Technology, Architectural Technology or a related field may be substituted at the rate of 30 credits per year of the above required experience, up to a maximum of two years. *SPECIAL NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.   SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1) Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of appointment. It is the responsibility of the appointing authority to ensure that the candidate meets the requirements prescribed by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles throughout the course of employment. 2) Effective January 1, 2015, code enforcement personnel who are charged with enforcement of New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and/or New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code shall be required to complete the code enforcement official basic training program as outlined in Title 19 of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR), Part 1208 – Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement Training in the State of New York, Section 1208-3.2(c), within the shorter of eighteen (18) months after the date of initial appointment or eighteen (18) months after the date of first attendance at a course included in the basic training program, or have obtained certification pursuant to the provisions of Section 1208-5.4. In addition, they are required to maintain active code enforcement official certification on an annual basis by completing in-service training as defined in Section 1208-3.3(c) and any advanced in-service training as defined in Section 1208-3.4. It is the responsibility of the appointing authority to ensure that employees who have been certified as code enforcement officials maintain their certification on an annual basis pursuant to these sections throughout the duration of their employment.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger or grasp, reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The physical requirements of this position also require the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or regularly to move objects.    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not subject to substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.   EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by the applicable Department Head/Supervisor and/or City Manager. This job description is intended for the internal use by the City of Peekskill and does not replace the job specification that has been adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department. This job description does not create a contract of employment, express or implied.