Crime & Safety

Springfield Fire Department is Hiring

A qualified part-time fire prevention inspector is needed.

The Springfield Fire Department is currently accepting resumes and letters of interest for a qualified part-time fire prevention inspector. 

According to the fire department's Facebook page, job duties include the following: "Pursuant to the State of New Jersey Uniform Fire Code, conduct annual non-life hazard inspections of buildings to promote a fire safe community through annual cyclical inspection programs. Performs specialized field and office work in fire prevention with responsibility for enforcement of fire safety codes, laws, and ordinances and includes inspection of commercial buildings to insure compliance. Initiative and judgment must be exercised to recognize fire hazards and acquire code compliance. Work is performed under general supervision, according to established guidelines, and is reviewed through monthly conferences."

Minimum requirements are as follows: high school graduate or equivalent, six months to one year experience in fire inspection, fire prevention or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain New Jersey Division of Fire Safety Fire Safety Inspector's Certification and a valid New Jersey driver's license.

Hours/Salary: not to exceed 24 hours per week; at a rate of $25.00 per hour; without any medical or other Township benefits.

Please submit your resume and letters of interest by July 3, 2013 to:

James Sanford, Fire Chief
200 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 912-2265
james.sanford@springfield-nj.us


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