Fire Protection Specialist

Salary: $58,430.00 - $104,560.00 Annually
Location : 1512 North Church St. Greensboro, NC, NC
Job Type: Active Full-Time
Job Number: 05408
Department: Fire
Division: Fire Administration
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 7/12/2026 7:07 PM Eastern

Description
Protect Lives Through Prevention. Fire Protection Specialist - Fire Prevention Division

Help safeguard Greensboro's homes, businesses, and community spaces through fire code compliance, inspections, and public education.
The City of Greensboro is seeking a knowledgeable and service-driven Fire Protection Specialist to support fire prevention and community safety efforts through inspections, plan reviews, and code compliance activities. This role plays a critical part in protecting lives and property by ensuring new construction and existing facilities meet fire safety standards. If you are detail-oriented, confident working independently, and passionate about public safety, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful career serving the community.
Compensation and Benefits:
Hiring Salary Range: $58,430.00 - $76,882.00 Full Salary Range: $58,430.00 - $104,560.00 Annually
** Position eligible for Signing Bonus.**Range up to $3,800.00
You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About the Department:
The Fire Prevention Division works proactively to reduce fire risks and improve life safety throughout Greensboro. Through inspections, code enforcement, public education, and community risk reduction initiatives, the division helps ensure businesses, residents, and visitors are protected through safe building practices and fire prevention strategies.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Make a direct impact on public safety and community well-being
• Work in a respected profession focused on prevention and education
• Engage with developers, contractors, businesses, and residents throughout the community
• Gain experience interpreting and applying state and national fire codes
• Build a long-term career in fire prevention, inspections, and code enforcement

About the Role:
The Fire Protection Specialist conducts construction plan reviews, inspections, and compliance evaluations to ensure adherence to applicable fire and life safety codes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct new construction plan reviews and inspections for fire code compliance
• Review building plans and construction documentation to verify adherence to applicable codes and regulations
• Perform on-site inspections and site reviews for compliance with local, state, and national fire codes
• Investigate and resolve field issues using sound judgment and established procedures
• Educate the public on fire prevention and life safety practices
• Participate in community risk reduction programs and outreach initiatives
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with contractors, developers, City staff, and the public to promote compliance and safety

Additional Position Details:

• Position includes both office and field-based responsibilities
• Requires frequent interaction with contractors, developers, and the public
• Must be able to interpret technical plans, codes, and construction documents
• Requires strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Employee is expected to exercise independent judgment when resolving field compliance issues

Call to Action:
If you're ready to combine technical expertise with public service to help protect Greensboro's residents and businesses, apply today and become part of a team committed to prevention, safety, and community trust.
This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED
• 4+ years of "related" experience (i.e., fire protection system rough-ins and acceptance testing, certificate of occupancy inspections, alteration inspections, or construction permit plan review, etc.)
• NC Fire Inspector II
  • "OR" an equivalency of the following for consideration:
    • Four years of fire protection system design, construction, or inspection experience under a licensed engineer or registered architect.
    • DOD Fire Inspector Certification
    • Fire Inspector II Certification Standard or Probationary
    • ICC Fire Inspector Certification
    • Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection or Construction
    • License as a professional engineer or registered architect with design, construction, or inspection experience on level III buildings
• NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist ("OR" within 1 year of hire date)
• Valid NC Class C driver's license
  • ("OR" out of state with an ability to obtain NCDL-Class C)

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• NC Fire Inspector III
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) I, II, III
• NC Fire Investigation Technician
• NC Fire Instructor I

Requirements
Additional Requirements:

• A resume must be included with the application
• Proof of certifications is required before interviews.
• The application requires "all" supplemental questions to be answered.

01

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

Please select the "class" category driver's license you possess.

• No Driver's License
• NCID (North Carolina Identification Card)
• Type C
• Type A
• Type B CDL
• Out of state Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Out of state non/commercial Driver's License

03

Please select your level of NICET certification that you posses. *** Certifications are subject to verification ***

• No experience
• Level I
• Level II
• Level III
• Level IV

04

Are you an NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist?***Experience must also be reflective in the duties/work section of application. ***

• No
• Yes

05

"Clearly describe your experience as a NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist.*** If "No experience" please type Not Applicable or N/A in designated area. **Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application ***

• No
• Yes

06

Do you have an NC Fire Inspector III Certification "or" NC Fire Inspector Probationary III status?*** Certifications "MUST" also be reflective in the duties/work section or misc. information of the application. ***

• No
• Yes

07

How many years of "related" experience (i.e. fire protection system rough-ins and acceptance testing, certificate of occupancy inspections, alteration inspections, or construction permit plan review, etc.) as it relates to this position? *** Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application. ***

• No experience
• Less than one year
• 1-3 years of experience, but less than 4 years of experience
• 4-6 years of experience but less than 7 years of experience
• 7-9 years of experience but less than 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

08

"Clearly" describe your experience with fire protection system rough-ins and acceptance testing, certificate of occupancy inspections, alteration inspections, construction permit plan review, or related experience.** If "No experience" please type Not Applicable or N/A in the designated area. **Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application. ***
09

Do you currently hold or previously held a DOD Fire Inspector certification?*** Certification(s) "MUST" also be "attached" to the application "also" reflected in the duties/work section or misc. information of application. ***

• Yes
• No
• Previously held

10

Do you currently hold a Fire Inspector certification in another state?*** Certification(s) "MUST" also be "attached" to the application "also" reflected in the duties/work section or misc. information of application. ***

• Yes
• No

11

Do you currently hold an ICC Fire Inspector certification?*** Certification(s) "MUST" also be "attached" to the application "also" reflected in the duties/work section or misc. information of application. ***

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have a 4-year fire protection degree?*** Education must also be reflected on the application for consideration. ***

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have certified NC Fire Instructor I?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you a NC Fire Investigation Technician?

• Yes
• No

Required Question