Fire Inspector

Constellis•Radford, VA

About The Position

The Fire Inspector ensures that buildings and properties comply with fire safety laws and regulations to prevent fires and protect lives and property. The role conducts fire prevention inspections, gathers technical information about facilities, researches relevant codes and references, documents findings, and supports fire prevention, detection, and suppression through training. The inspector may shut down operations when violations pose a clearly demonstrable threat to public safety. Work is typically based in a busy office and field environment, with a 40-hour business workweek. Travel may be required.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Be at least 18 years old.
Have no criminal record.
Have a GED or high school diploma.
Have a valid driver's license.
Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Hold IFSAC/Pro-Board Fire Inspector II certification and HazMat Awareness certification.
Obtain Public Fire and Life Safety Educator 2 certification within 12 months of hire.
Meet all physical and psychological standards required by the contract.
Have visual and audio acuity sufficient to operate motor vehicles.
Be able to work during inclement weather.
Be able to wear multiple types of personal protective equipment; may be required to be fitted for and/or wear a respirator.
Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and climb stairs or ladders and walk on inclines and uneven terrain.

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, including non-emergency hazardous conditions.
Collect technical information about buildings and facilities.
Research technical manuals, fire codes, and trade reference books to gather additional information and determine fire characteristics.
Shut down operations when violations represent a clearly demonstrable threat to public safety.
Conduct fire and life safety training and secure involvement in fire prevention, detection, and suppression.
Provide fire warden training to installation personnel to support compliance with daily 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.