Salary is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County, PA is seeking a highly organized, motivated individuals to serve as Fire Inspectors in the department of Bureau of Fire. The candidates should possess strong organizational, customer service and public relation skills and is computer proficient, as well as having exceptional character and integrity. Under the direction of the Fire Commissioner, Fire Inspectors independently perform fire and life safety inspections of township occupancies and perform community outreach as well as supporting fire fighter operations.
The Bureau of Fire strives to provide the highest level of life safety and property protection to all residents, businesses, and visitors; provides outstanding services through fire prevention, fire control, public education, etc.
The ideal candidates will possess a UCC Class Code Certification 15 Fire Inspector 1 or the ability to obtain certification within six months of date of hire, ProBoard Firefighter 1, PA DOH Basic Vehicle Technician or equivalent, PA EMR Certification, PA EMT Certification preferred and a PA CDL Class B with tanker endorsement. Must have a minimum five (5) years firefighting experience with knowledge of state regulations, Township Ordinances, and the Right to Know Act. The successful candidates must submit to a background check and pre-employment screening.
We are located in the beautiful Lehigh Valley region of Eastern Pennsylvania, which is the fastest growing and third most populous region in the state of Pennsylvania. Our population is estimated to be around 26,000 at the moment.
Our Township is a blend of beautiful open space, recreational parks, working farmlands, modern Industrial and Commercial parks, as well as welcoming residential communities.