Pennsauken Fire Department — Pennsauken, NJ
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Pennsauken Fire Department in Pennsauken, New Jersey is hiring for Part Time Fire Prevention Inspector. The posted pay is $20 an hour (about $41,600 a year at full time). The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: Driver's license (at application); High school / GED (required).
Pennsauken Fire Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 5 stations, about 75 personnel, serving about 36,000 people. Operational crews work a 24-hour shifts. Founded in 1913.
Pennsauken Fire Department is a combination department established in 1913, staffing four stations around the clock with a mix of volunteer, full-time, and part-time firefighters serving a South Jersey township of about 36,000.
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Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| Driver's license | At application |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Employment | Part-time |
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Hours: Up to 30 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday (schedule may flex on occasion)
Qualifications
1. Minimum 3 years fire service/code inspection experience*.
High School Diploma
Valid NJ Driver's License
NJ State Fire Inspector License*.
Knowledge of the NJ Uniform Fire Code.
Basic Computer Knowledge
The Township of Pennsauken has announced an employment opportunity for part time Fire Prevention Inspector. These positions are classified with the NJ Civil Service Commission as Fire Prevention Specialist and will remain in a provisional classification for a minimum 90 days, until permanent appointment is made. Duties will include the performance of fire code enforcement inspections and public education details in the Township of Pennsauken under the direction of the Fire Marshal. The applicant should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work both independently and within a group. Interested applicants can download the employment application from the Township of Pennsauken website under the “Forms” page or may pick-up a copy from the Office of the Fire Marshal located at 2215 Merchantville Avenue Pennsauken, NJ. Applications shall include a copy of a resume, valid NJ Driver's License, valid NJ Fire Inspector License, high school diploma and any other vocational certifications. All applications are due in a sealed envelope and delivered to the attention of Fire Marshall Steven R. Schwegel, Jr., Pennsauken Fire Department, 2215 Merchantville Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110, no later than 5:00pm on Friday, January 9, 2026.
THERE ARE NO FIREFIGHTING DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status; Pennsauken Township is an equal opportunity employer.