Employment Opportunities

Lower Southampton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Township only accepts applications for posted vacancies. Lower Southampton Township does not keep applications on file.

(1) Vacancy – Union covered/Non-Exempt Position

FULL TIME FIRE  INSPECTOR

Lower Southampton Township is seeking applicants for one (1) Full Time Fire Inspector. This is a Union/Non-Exempt position. Starting rate is $15.00 – $20.00 per hour depending on qualifications. Benefits are available. Candidates should have a high school degree but Associate or Bachelor degree is preferred and possess a valid drivers’ license. Mandatory Requirements include 3 years’ experience within the emergency services, U.C.C. Fire Inspector certification, current CPR/AED required/PA Department of Health EMR or EMT-B certification preferred, National Incident Management System certifications100,200,700,800, emergency vehicle operator certification.

Fire Inspector 1 and Firefighter 1 certification required. Fire Inspector 2, Firefighter 2 and minimum CPR/AED/First Responder Certifications preferred.

The Fire Inspector is responsible to conduct fire enforcement activities for the township, including inspections, understanding of building plans and other activities as determined under the job description, must exercise discretion, sound judgment and initiative while being committed to the organizational values and providing on target customer service and positive community relations.

Duties include conducting inspections of commercial, industrial and resident building to insure compliance with fire and safety codes and regulations. Make appropriate referrals to other Township Departments concerning any and all violations revealed during inspections; understanding of building and fire suppression system plans to assure the construction of safe and code-confirming buildings, fire suppression system and fire alarm systems; assure compliance with International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association, and Township ordinances; prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to fire inspections, code requirements, permits and training; performs related duties assigned.

Township shall permit the Fire Inspector to take voluntary leave during the work day to respond to emergency calls, provided that the calls are related to volunteer fire companies providing service to Lower Southampton Township. No deduction of pay shall be made for the time spent responding to emergency service calls during the work day.

Skills include the ability to work cooperatively with superiors, subordinates and peers; produce written documents; be able to orally communicate in the English language; learn and observe proper safety precautions; perform all physical requirements of the job; exercise a high degree of self-discipline and be dependable & ethical.

Applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol screening. Applicant must supply current copy criminal history record check from https://epatch.state.pa.us upon offer of employment. Lower Southampton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants should submit a letter of interest, complete application, resume and references to Lower Southampton Township c/o Ryan Smith, Acting Fire Marshal, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA  19053 or e-mail at RSmith@lstwp.org.

Lower Southampton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  See below for instructions on how to apply.

Please read the following instructions to apply for employment:

1. Click here for application: Employment Application
2. Once you complete the application, save to your device.
3. Scroll to the bottom of this page and complete the form below.
4. Click Browse to attach your completed application.
5. Click Submit Application.

Applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol screening. Applicant must supply current copy criminal history record check from https://epatch.state.pa.us upon offer of employment. Lower Southampton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants should submit a complete application, resume and references to Lower Southampton Township c/o Personnel Administrator, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA  19053 or e-mail at Ladams@lstwp.org.

Lower Southampton Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants can submit an application online from our website at LowerSouthamptonTownship.org; print out and mail c/o Personnel Administrator, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA  19053; scan and e-mail to Ladams@lstwp.org or come to the Lower Southampton Township Building to complete and submit an application.

Applicants can submit an application by:

1. Online from our website (see above instructions).
2.  Print out the application and mail to:  Lower Southampton Township, c/o Personnel Administrator, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA 19053.
3. Scan and email to Ladams@lstwp.org.
4. Come to the Lower Southampton Building to complete and submit an application in person.