Fire Inspector

Elk Grove Village Illinois (pop. 33127) a strategically located progressive community that is home to the largest consolidated business park in North America is seeking a candidate for the position of Fire Inspector for the Inspectional Services Division. Elk Grove Village is located in Cook and DuPage Counties adjacent to OHare International Airport and is home to approximately 5400 businesses in its 5.4-square-mile Business Park.

The Fire Inspector is under the general supervision of the Director of Community Development or their designee. The Fire Inspector performs fire protection duties intended to identify and correct fire code violations to reduce the hazards within a building. The primary roles of this position are to (1) conduct permit based fire inspections of structures and fire protection systems with approved site plans and specifications and (2) conduct annual life safety fire inspections of businesses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conducts onsite inspections of residential dwellings multi-family residential dwellings institutional commercial and industrial structures.
• Conducts inspections of fire protection systems including sprinklers alarms and fire pumps to ensure proper functionality and compliance with fire safety codes and standards.
• Prepares detailed and accurate reports by advising contractors of violations and identifies corrections that need to be made to achieve compliance with fire safety codes and standards.
• Provides technical assistance to developers contactors and design professionals regarding fire safety systems.
• Maintains permit and fire inspection records in Village software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : An Associates Degree in Fire Science or Fire Technology or a related field preferred; three (3) or more years of experience in industrial fire inspections; or an equivalent amount of education training and experience is required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS : Possession of a valid State of Illinois drivers license and a safe driving record is required. Must possess Office of Illinois State Marshal Certified Fire Inspector I Office of Illinois State Marshal Certified Basic Fire Prevention Officer and / or Office of Illinois State Marshal Certified Fire Prevention Officer; or an equivalent combination of certifications / licenses; or be able to obtain one of these certifications / licenses within the first six (6) months of employment.

HOURS OF WORK : 40 hours per week Monday Friday 8a.m. 5p.m.

PAY RANGE : $39.68 - $53.97 per hour

ON-SITE POSITION : This is an in-person role with no remote work options.

OPENING DATE : December 1 2025 CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS : Elk Grove offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision and life insurance. This position participates in an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.

To Apply : Candidates must complete the online application at and should include a resume and cover letter along with information for five work-related references. All other inquiries should be directed to the Office of Human Resources 901 Wellington Avenue Elk Grove Village Illinois 60007.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 39 - 53