Fire Inspector

ProSidian Consulting•Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ProSidian seeks a Fire Inspector for Program Support on an Exempt 1099 Contract with no overtime pay. This role is hybrid (on/off client site and virtual) and located in the California Central Coast region, specifically near Vandenberg Space Force Base. The Fire Inspector will support geographically dispersed naval engineering facilities, focusing on fire protection, life safety, and modernization. This position aligns with the GSA Labor Category of Junior Consultant and is primarily focused on Engineering Services Program Support for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support. Candidates with relevant Defense and National Security sector experience are sought. This role is initially a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) position, with the possibility of conversion to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position. The work involves assessing existing facility fire safety conditions, documenting deficiencies, and supporting prioritized corrective actions for NIWC. The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is the U.S. Navy organization seeking this support.

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.
Relevant Defense and National Security Sector Experience.
Must be able to work on a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) basis.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect observations on life safety and fire protection conditions when existing-facility work is tasked.
Compare observed conditions with approved criteria and report deficiencies to the lead engineer.
Support follow-up evaluations.
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.
Conduct site observations, egress assessments, fire protection system recognition, and document deficiencies using photographs and checklists.
Measure and document observed conditions and evidence. Quantitative testing only if separately defined and authorized.