Fire Inspector

MSTS manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

We are seeking a Fire Inspector / Investigator to join the Nevada National Security Site Fire & Rescue (F&R) Department.

• Plan, coordinate, and document facility fire inspections for Life Safety Code compliance.
• Determine operability of fire protection systems and equipment during routine fire safety inspections (i.e., detection systems, suppression systems, fire‑rated doors, dampers, etc.).
• Determine appropriate fire extinguisher types based on hazards present and determine its operability by visual inspection.
• Evaluate flammable/combustible liquids and hazardous materials storage and evaluate fire prevention practices.
• Review and analyze fire protection system test data as performed by Company organizations.
• Document, initiate, and track corrective actions as identified during the performance of these duties in accordance with department procedures and Company policies.
• Periodically witness fire pump tests and hydrant flows for general facilities at the NNSS, NLVF and RSL‑Nellis.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, conduct, and document pre‑fire incident plans for general facilities.
• May be assigned as General Staff by the Incident Commander or Area Commander as Planning or Logistics Section Chief or help track incident information including deployment to Command Post during extended emergencies.
• When requested by the Fire Marshal, conduct building familiarization and pre‑incident plan tours with F&R personnel.
• When requested by the Fire Marshal, serve as an alternate Beneficial Occupancy Inspector – Subject Matter Expert.
• Periodically witness Formal Workplace Inspections with Facility Managers.
• When requested by the Fire Marshal, investigate the origin, cause and circumstances of all fires at the NNSS, determining whether a fire was the result of carelessness or criminal intent, investigate for mechanical and incendiary devices.
• When requested by the Fire Marshal, gather evidence at the fire scene for presentation in courts of law, interview firefighters, victims, witnesses and suspects as to the origin and cause for a fire or explosion; measure, sketch diagrams and utilize multiple devices to document fire scenes.
• When requested by the Fire Marshal, assist in the investigation into the origin, cause and circumstances of explosions at the NNSS as part of an investigative team.
• When requested by the Fire Marshal, assist as an investigative team in gathering evidence at explosion scenes for presentation in courts of law, interview firefighters, victims, witnesses and suspects as to the origin and cause for an explosion; measure, sketch diagrams and utilize multiple devices to document explosion scenes.
• May be assigned to support & supply helicopter water drops during wildland fires.
• Other duties as assigned by Management for short‑term projects. Long‑term projects shall be mutually agreed upon and not conflict with any other Project Labor Agreement (PLA).
• If qualified, Fire Inspectors may be requested by Chief Officers to assist the Firefighters with operations such as offloading and/or retrieving suppression equipment and supplies.

• US Citizenship is required for all positions.
• Minimum of 3–5 years as a Fire Inspector and possession of IFSAC, ICC, NFPA or Pro Board certification as a Fire Inspector I and Fire Instructor I.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness, and qualifications in IFSC‑100, IFSC‑200, IFSC‑700, and IFSC‑800.
• Firefighter II or Fire Investigator certification is preferred but not required.
• Primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule:
  
  4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre‑placement physical examination, including a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance‑abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• MSTS requires a pre‑employment drug test and a background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law‑enforcement records, and employment/education verifications.
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