Fire Inspector

ProSidian Consulting, LLC•North Charleston, SC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

ProSidian is seeking a Fire Inspector for a Program Support role on an Exempt 1099 Contract basis. This position involves hybrid work (on/off client site and virtual) in CONUS, specifically in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) and the California Central Coast/Western United States/North America region (Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA). The role is for a Contract Contingent, Exempt 1099 Contract with no overtime pay. The professional will primarily be located in Charleston, SC, supporting geographically dispersed naval engineering facilities requiring coordinated fire protection, life safety, and modernization support. The role aligns with GSA Labor Category: Junior Consultant and focuses on Engineering Services Program Support for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support. The ideal candidate will have relevant Defense and National Security Sector Experience. This is a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation position, with the possibility of conversion to a Full-Time ProSidian-employed W-2 Position. The role focuses on engineering, compliance, and risk management solutions for clients such as the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (Navy / NIWC Atlantic), and GSA Federal Acquisition Service. The primary work site address is Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual - Geo Code Address: 1050 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. The position involves delivering mission-critical fire protection engineering, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and safety solutions safeguarding Navy installations. This includes assessing existing facility fire safety conditions, documenting deficiencies, and supporting NIWC-prioritized corrective actions.

Requirements

Facility fire inspection and code-application experience.
Fire science, fire protection, or related technical education and inspection experience recommended.
Site observation, egress assessment, fire protection system recognition, photographs, checklists, deficiency documentation.
Observational accuracy, safe site conduct, objective reporting, risk awareness, coordination with facility personnel.

Nice To Haves

Applicable fire inspector certification is desirable. Does not replace QFPE credentials.

Responsibilities

Provide Defense and National Security Sector-related Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual Engineering Services for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support as a Labor Category: Junior Consultant with activities generally located in California Central Coast; Western United States; North America | California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California.
When tasked with existing-facility work, collect observations on life safety and fire protection conditions.
Compare conditions with approved criteria and report deficiencies to the lead engineer.
Support follow-up evaluations.