Fire Inspector

Constellis•Radford, VA

About The Position

The Fire Inspector ensures buildings and properties comply with fire safety laws and regulations to prevent fires and protect lives and property. The role conducts fire prevention inspections in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, documents inspection findings, provides fire and life safety training, and addresses hazardous conditions. The position is typically based in a busy office and field environment and involves 40 business hours per week. Travel may be required, and the employee must be able to work during inclement weather. The role is compensated at $23.90 per hour plus $5.09 H&W.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Must have no criminal record.
Must have a GED or high school diploma.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Must hold IFSAC/Pro-Board Fire Inspector II certification and HazMat Awareness certification.
Must obtain Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 within 12 months of hire.
Must be able to work during inclement weather.
Must meet all physical and psychological standards required by the contract.
Must have visual and audio acuity to operate motor vehicles.
May be required to be fitted for and/or wear a respirator.
Must be able to stand for extended periods, often without breaks, and may need to climb stairs or ladders and walk on inclines and uneven terrain.
May need to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Must wear multiple types of personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
Conduct fire prevention inspections in accordance with NFPA standards, DODI 6055.6, 6055.06M, AR 420-1, and CFR 1910.120.
Address non-emergency hazardous conditions.
Collect technical information about buildings and facilities.
Research technical manuals, fire codes, and trade reference books to learn more and determine fire characteristics.
Shut down operations when violations present a clearly demonstrable threat to public safety.
Conduct fire and life safety training and encourage involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression.
Provide fire warden training to installation personnel to support compliance with day-to-day fire prevention regulations in designated buildings and facilities.
Document inspection findings and deficiencies in the data management system.
Track, inspect, and replace extinguishers as needed.
Perform other tasks as required.