- Salary
- $37 – $47/hr
- Location
- Reno, NV, NV
- Education
- Associate
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Fire Inspector
Help protect people, businesses and neighborhoods before an emergency happens. Put your knowledge of construction, codes, fire safety and public education to work in a role with room to grow.
Make an Impact
- Help make homes, workplaces and community spaces safer.
- Apply fire and building codes through inspections, plan review and practical problem-solving.
- Work directly with property owners, businesses and the community.
- Build your expertise through structured training and a potential career path to Fire Inspector/Investigator.
What You Will Do
- Inspect commercial and residential properties for fire and life-safety code compliance.
- Review construction plans and identify fire hazards and appropriate corrective actions.
- Investigate complaints, conduct follow-up inspections, document findings and support enforcement when necessary.
- Participate in fire investigations; this is not a lead or solo fire-investigation position.
- Deliver public education and community risk-reduction programs.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, reports and case documentation.
Minimum Education & Experience
High school graduation or equivalent AND 1½ years of experience in fire, building or government code enforcement; fire investigation or suppression; law enforcement; or building construction-related fields; OR an accredited associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Fire Management, General Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field AND nine months of experience in those fields; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required at Time of Appointment
- Valid driver's license.
- ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.
- International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I
Work Schedule & Conditions
- Normally a 40-hour workweek, with occasional weekends and after-hours assignments; subject to recall for fire investigations and training.
- Field work may involve heights, smoke, water, bending, kneeling and other physically demanding conditions.
- Periodic respiratory examinations, fit testing and use of a PAPR and/or respirator are required.
- Progression to Fire Inspector/Investigator is conditional on meeting classification requirements, completing probation, obtaining certifications and recommendation by the appointing authority.
Selection & Employment Requirements
- A background investigation is required prior to employment.
- A medical examination consistent with applicable Nevada law is required before appointment; it may include stress EKG, hearing, vision and pulmonary-function testing.
- A 12-month probationary period applies.
- Licenses, certifications and qualifications must be maintained throughout employment
Why Northern Nevada?
Build a public-safety career in the Truckee Meadows, with Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada nearby. The region combines a growing community with access to hiking, skiing, lakes, arts and outdoor recreation.
Ready to make a lasting difference in fire and life safety?