APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$59,257.44 to
$87,570.72
PAY GRADE: 33
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Applications accepted
for another 1 Days 22 Hrs 34 Mins
The Position
Life & SafetyInspector's survey and inspect public buildings, commercial and private industries and offices, and determine compliance with fire, life safety and hazardous materials codes and regulations, fire prevention laws, and State and federal safety standards.
Incumbents perform the full range of fire, life safety and hazardous materials inspection duties at a journey level.
Fire & Life Safety Inspectors survey and inspect public buildings, commercial and private industries, and offices, and determine compliance with fire, life safety and hazardous materials codes and regulations, fire prevention laws, and State and federal safety standards. Incumbents may perform a variety of fire prevention activities addressing hazards of fire, explosion, and conditions hazardous to life, property, environment, and the public welfare to include conducting fire inspections of technical and hazardous occupancies and new construction; enforce State codes relating to building and fire prevention; conduct plan review of industrial, commercial, and hazardous occupancies, and fire protection systems and equipment. Asist fire departments by providing fire and life safety information including technical information for emergency and fire suppression methods when hazardous materials are present. Assist fire departments in determining their ability and capacity to respond in hazardous materials incidents. Participate in local emergency planning committees, as assigned, to provide hazardous materials expertise and answer questions; identify hazardous materials stored and used in the community, explain proper storage and removal techniques, and present a risk analysis of hazmat incidents, preventative measures, and safe emergency procedures. May assist businesses in completing applications for hazardous material permitting; review applications and determine eligibility; conduct inspections where hazardous materials are used, stored, or manufactured; determine compliance with fire prevention laws, codes, and regulations; notify owner/operator of violations, dates of inspection and enforcement activities; provide critical safety information regarding hazardous material use, storage and chemical compatibility. Investigate complaints of code violations; apply general codes and regulations.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in fire science, chemistry, environmental science or closely related field which included a minimum of 9 credits in hazardous waste, chemistry, environmental science or toxicology related courses, and one year of experience performing hazardous materials inspections, hazardous materials site remediation, or hazardous materials consultation; OR one year of experience as a Fire & Life Safety Inspector I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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