Palm Coast Fire Department

Salary : $58,510.40 - $67,288.00 Annually
Location : Park City, UT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026 FII
Department: Administration
Division: Fire Prevention
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 5:59 PM Mountain
Description
Now Hiring - Fire Prevention Specialist I or Fire Inspector I (Depending on Qualifications and Experience - See Prevention Specialist Listing)
Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, this FLSA non-exempt, journey-level position conducts inspections assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau; assists with various fire prevention and life safety educational programs and advises on fire and life safety in buildings, subdivisions and processes; assists with fire investigations; and performs a variety of administrative and technical work related to fire inspection and prevention.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs journey-level technical duties.
• Examines fire protection system shop construction drawings and specifications for new buildings or contemplated repairs of existing buildings for conformance to fire and building codes.
• Inspects existing buildings or new buildings during construction to ensure that stairways, means of egress, fire and life safety systems and completed buildings comply with fire and life safety regulations.
• Performs routine fire and life safety inspections and life safety system inspections to insure compliance to fire code.
• Maintains a variety of data and records regarding fire inspection or prevention activities; prepares reports regarding fire inspection or prevention as required.

Peripheral Duties

• Assists with public addresses and education on fire prevention; demonstrates fire hazards and fire prevention methods and procedures; trains business employees in the use of fire extinguishers.
• Assist in the investigation of fire incidents.
• Instructs classes in assigned subject areas.
• Assists in training new employees as assigned.
• Assists in other department administrative activities as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess ICC Fire Inspector I, and Utah Fire and Rescue Academy Fire Inspector I certifications.
• No felony conviction or disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years.
• Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of hire or provide proof of appropriate work permit.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.

Desired Qualification

• Public education experience.
• Experience with building construction, construction materials and the ability to read and understand building construction plans.
• Previous inspection experience, firefighter experience or equivalent education

Supplemental Information

• Working knowledge of fire codes and ordinances
• Working knowledge of fire investigation methods and procedures
• Skilled in the operation of the tools and equipment listed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively apply standard fire prevention techniques.
• Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have general knowledge of building construction, construction materials and the ability to read and understand building construction plans.

***Park City Fire has a strict "NO VISIBLE TATTOO" policy. Tattoos may not be visible while wearing the approved, short- or long-sleeve duty uniform shirt.
Park City Fire Service District offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
-Employer Paid Health Insurance for Employee and Family (Basic Plan)
-Dental Insurance
-Employer HSA Contribution
-Post Retirement Health Plan
-Employer 401(k) Match
-Term Life Insurance
-Long-term Disability
-Education and Training Reimbursement
-Annual Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave
-Employee Assistance Program
-Utah Retirement Systems Participation
-Administrative Employees Work a 4/10s Schedule