Willdan Group

Fire Inspector

Job Description

Posted on: 
March 3, 2026

Oakland, CA, Oakland, CA, US

Salary Range:$45.00 To $55.00 Hourly

Willdan is a leading Municipal Services Firm, proudly providing superior engineering, planning, building, and consulting services to government agencies across the nation for more than six decades. We are passionate about delivering excellence and creating long-term value for the communities we serve.

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is looking for a part time 10-20 hours per week or more as needed, Fire Inspector in the Oakland, CA area. The qualified individual will be responsible for inspecting commercial, residential, and industrial properties, during and after construction. 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conducts inspections of residential, commercial, educational, institutional, hazardous, and industrial properties to determine and enforce compliance with fire safety laws and ordinances.
  • Reviews building and site plans for fire access and water supplies, and works with developers, architects, contractors, water purveyors and building officials to ensure code compliance.
  • Inspects new and existing properties under construction for compliance with approved plans and fire protection specifications.
  • Performs technical inspections of building construction and testing of fire protection system elements.
  • Issues permits governing hazardous materials, hazardous conditions, and hazardous operations, inspecting for compliance with permit requirements.
  • Investigates complaints of fire and life safety hazards.
  • Prepares written correspondence and reports, and issues written orders to eliminate fire hazards.
  • Works with jurisdictions to file complaints and assist in prosecutions as needed.
  • May assist in determination for fire origin and cause investigation.
  • Meets with, informs, instructs, and educates members of the business community and the public on the hazards of fires and on fire safety practices.
  • Researches, interprets, and applies fire prevention laws and ordinances.
  • Writes letters and reports and maintains necessary records.
  • Works with other enforcement agencies to conduct investigations, inspections, and promote public safety.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements / Qualifications

  • ICC Fire Inspector I certification required.
  • ICC Fire Inspector II is desirable.
  • Proficient Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
  • Thorough knowledge of State and local codes.
  • 5 years' minimum experience in annual inspections with fire department in restaurants, factory, and office environments.
  • Municipal experience.

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