About The Role

The City of Bend Fire Department is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Fire Inspector in the Fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department. This is an hourly, non-exempt (overtime eligible) position represented by the Bend Firefighters Association (BFA). The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end.

What You'll Do

This position performs inspections, code enforcement, fire and life safety education, fire investigation activities, and other community risk reduction functions. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal, this position implements and supports the City’s fire prevention program.

The Following Duties Are a Sample Of The Major Duties You Will Perform In This Role And Not Intended To Be An Exhaustive List:

Conduct inspections of commercial, industrial, and public occupancy buildings.
Interprets and enforces adopted fire codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Provide fire and life safety education to businesses and the public.
Investigate fires to determine cause and origin and prepare technical reports.
Testify in court.
Maintain accurate inspection, investigation, and enforcement records.
Assist with emergency response, community risk reduction, and special projects.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will possess strong customer service skills, integrity, technical knowledge of fire and life safety codes, investigative aptitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with community members, business owners, contractors, and fire department personnel.

Minimum Qualifications (Required At Time Of Application)

Possess a High School diploma or General Educational Development equivalency (GED).
Be at least 18 years of age.
Meet or exceed minimum health and physical qualifications established by applicable standards.
Possess a current Driver’s License and maintain an insurable driving record.

Incumbents have typically completed, or are in the process of completing, specialized training in firefighting, fire prevention, and fire investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

ICC Fire Inspector I (or equivalent)
NFPA Fire Inspector I (or equivalent)
Associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Prevention, or related field

Highly Desirable Qualifications

ICC Fire Inspector I and II
IAAI-FIT Certified
NFPA Fire Investigator
Fire Operations experience
Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Additional Certifications And Training

ICC Fire Plans Examiner
DPSST/NFPA Fire Inspector 2
NFPA Fire Instructor I
DPSST/NFPA Fire & Life Safety Educator
NFPA Youth Fire Intervention Specialist

At Completion of Probationary year

Oregon State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Competency Recognition to Level II.
CPR Certification

What to Know Before Applying

Application Deadline: Applications must be received by Friday, July 31, 2026, at 12:00pm Pacific Time to be considered for this selection process. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Veterans’ Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans’ Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information click here.

Equity Statement: The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend’s Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.

Benefits: The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting.

Starting Compensation: Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate’s education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information on your application.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Employee Benefit Overview

August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026

Regular Full Time Benefits:

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.

(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Medical, Vision and Prescription Coverage

Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans

Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium. Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50% (employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working 30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium.

Employee monthly premium:EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$71.48$178.70Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$178.72$446.77Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$357.43$893.54

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Third Party Administrator -- PacificSource Administrators (PSA)

This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees for IRS-qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements are tax-free, and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year are transferred to the employee’s VEBA account following first full year of employment (see below for VEBA account information). Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited and does not roll to the VEBA.

Employee Monthly Premium Portion:

Employee

Employee & Dependents

Full-time EmployeesHRA (Comp – A)

Coinsurance (Med – G)$2,000

$1,250$4,000

$1,250Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)HRA (Comp – A)

Coinsurance (Med – G)$1,500

$937.50$3,000

$1,335.75Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)HRA (Comp – A)

Coinsurance (Med – G)$1,000

$625$2,000

$890.50

Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end.

First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate family members.

Dental Plan

Underwritten by MODA

$2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit.

Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite monthly premium.

Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50% for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working 30-39 hours per week).

Employee Composite Monthly Premium:

Employee with/without Dependents

Full-time Employees$15.40

Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$38.53

Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$77.05

VEBA Plan

Administered by HRA VEBA

Individual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of each plan year. The account belongs to the employee and may be invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation. The account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses and can be used either while still employed or after separation/retirement.

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)

Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.

Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans

Underwritten by New York Life

Group Basic Term Life Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of $150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000. Coverage includes person accident coverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled benefit package amounts.

Group Long-term Disability Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of up to 66.67% of employee’s covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000 per month.

Voluntary Life and AD&D: Active, full time employees of the City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for additional voluntary coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee’s behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes “employer” contribution based on the employee’s Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the “employee” member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website http://www.oregon.gov/pers

Employee Assistance Program

Underwritten by Canopy

This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.

The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered)
MASA ground and air ambulance membership
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement

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Temporary Medical Only Benefit's:

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire. (If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Medical, Vision, Prescription coverage

Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans

Full-time, temporary employee(s) currently pay 10% of the total employee(s) monthly premium. Full-time, temporary employees are eligible for employee-only medical coverage. However, there is family coverage available should the employee choose to enroll and assume financial responsibility for the difference of premium.

Employee Composite Monthly Premium:

EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$71.48$1,143.69Deductible$2,000$4,000

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)

Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee’s behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes “employer” contribution based on the employee’s Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the “employee” member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website http://www.oregon.gov/pers

Employee Assistance Program

Underwritten by Canopy

This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.

The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

MASA ground and air ambulance membership
457 Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and Mission Square Retirement

If you have Federal student loan debt, (private student loans not included), or are considering going back to school, you may benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

If you make 120 qualifying payments on your Federal student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your Federal student loan debt may be forgiven.

Always check the loan servicer and type of loan you have to ensure you qualify.

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