Fire Inspector (40)

About the role

The Nevada National Security Site Fire & Rescue (F&R) Department is currently seeking resumes for the position of Fire Inspector / Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and document facility fire inspections for Life Safety Code compliance.
• Determine operability of fire protection systems and equipment during routine fire safety inspections i.e. detection systems, suppression systems, fire-rated doors, dampers, etc.
• Determine appropriate fire extinguisher types based on hazards present and determine its operability by visual inspection.
• Evaluate flammable/combustible liquids and hazardous materials storage and evaluate fire prevention practices.
• Review and analyze fire protection system test data as performed by Company organizations.
• Document, initiate, and track corrective actions as identified during the performance of these duties IAW department procedures and Company policies.
• Periodically witness fire pump tests and hydrant flows for general facilities at the NNSS, NLVF and RSL-Nellis.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, conduct, and document pre-fire incident plans for general facilities.
• May be assigned as General Staff by the Incident Commander or Area Commander as Planning or Logistics Section Chief or help tracking incident information including deployment to Command Post during extended emergencies.
• When requested, by the Fire Marshal, conduct building familiarization and pre-incident plan tours with F&R personnel.
• When requested, by the Fire Marshal, serve as an alternate Beneficial Occupancy Inspector - Subject Matter Expert.
• Periodically witness Formal Workplace Inspections with Facility Managers.
• When requested, by the Fire Marshal, investigate the origin, cause and circumstances of all fires at the NNSS, determining whether a fire was the result of carelessness or criminal intent, investigate for mechanical and incendiary devices.
• When requested, by the Fire Marshal, gather evidence at the fire scene for presentation in courts of law, interview Firefighters, victims, witnesses and suspects as to the origin and cause for a fire or explosion; measure, sketch diagrams and utilize multiple devices to document fire scenes.
• When requested, by the Fire Marshal, assist in the investigation into the origin, cause and circumstances of explosions at the NNSS as part of an investigative team.
• When requested, by the Fire Marshal, assist as an investigative team in gathering evidence at explosion scenes for presentation in courts of law, interview Firefighters, victims, witnesses and suspects as to the origin and cause for an explosion; measure, sketch diagrams and utilize multiple devices to document explosion scenes.
• May be assigned to support & supply helicopter water drops during wildland fires.
• Other duties as assigned by Management for short term projects. Long-term projects shall be mutually agreed upon and not in conflict with any other PLA (Project Labor Agreement).
• If qualified, Fire Inspectors may be requested by Chief Officers to assist the Firefighters with operations such as offloading and/or retrieving suppression equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.
• Must Possess The Following Certifications IFSAC, ICC, NFPA or ProBoard certified as a Fire Inspector I and Fire Instructor I, with a minimum of 3-5 years as a Fire Inspector.
• Must also have Hazardous Materials Awareness, ICS-100, 200, 700, and 800. Firefighter II, or Fire Investigator certification is preferred but not required.
• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required.
• MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications.
• Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance.
• Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
• In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age.
• Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”.

Benefits

MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.

Pay

Hourly wage for this position is $50.43.

Schedule

Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).