FIRE DEPARTMENT PROTECTION ENGINEER



Job Details

FIRE DEPARTMENT PROTECTION ENGINEER
Employer

Clark County

Salary

$75,129.60 - $116,417.60 Annually

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

13874

Department

Building & Fire Prevention Bureau

Opening Date

10/13/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

ABOUT THE POSITION

Review plans, fire protection/life safety reports and other documents to ensure compliance with building & fire codes, and all applicable regulations.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by the Office of Human Resources.

This position requires a valid registration as a professional Fire Protection Engineer from any state recognized by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) at time of application. Applications submitted without the required certification/license Type, Number, Issued By, Date Issued, and Date Expired information listed in the 'Certificates & Licenses' section of the application will not be considered. All information listed in the 'Certificates & Licenses' section of your application must be valid and verifiable. Please Note, you are not required to hand deliver, mail, or fax your certification/license to Human Resources. Also, you are not required to attach a copy of your certification/license to your electronic application. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in an applicable engineering discipline from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of professional level design, plan check and inspection work in the fire and life safety specialty discipline.

Working Conditions: Work with potential exposure to hazards at various construction sites or facilities.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license. Must possess valid registration at the time of application as a professional Fire Protection Engineer from any state recognized by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.  Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Confers with County and Fire staff regarding County and Fire physical facility project requirements and private building requirements, including fire and life safety access and protection, hazardous occupancies, code requirements and related matters. Provides technical expertise of a consultive nature to County and Fire plan checkers, engineers, fire and building inspectors and other County and Fire staff. Reviews plans and other written documentation for new construction, modifications and retrofitting for fire and life safety systems and hazardous occupancy requirements; ensures that plans meet federal, state and local codes and regulations; makes recommendations for materials and equipment alternatives to meet codes and regulations. Performs field inspections and witnesses tests and tests of new and existing fire protection, hazardous materials and similar systems and equipment for code and specification adherence and proper operation. Provides information regarding fire, life safety and hazardous materials issues to Fire staff, contractors, developers, engineers, architects and the public; responds to and resolves public complaints regarding issues in areas of expertise. Responds to emergencies and provides fire protection/hazardous materials knowledge and expertise in order to mitigate the incident. Develops standard operating procedures, operating manuals, training programs and technical documentation for plan checking, building inspection, fire inspection and fire suppression staff; provides information to other County and Fire departments and local agencies regarding fire, life safety and hazardous materials issues. Monitors developments in the construction field, including building materials, construction techniques and code and regulation changes; evaluates their effect upon County and Fire activities; makes code, regulation and procedural recommendations. Conducts technical training/exercises. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Maintains accurate records; prepares a variety of periodic and special reports, correspondence and other written materials. Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and inspect various building and facility sites. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer terminal, in the course of the work. May direct the work of staff or professional service contractors on a project basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various projects and facilities, often in inaccessible areas; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Clark County Fire Department offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive group health insurance plan

  • Disability insurance

  • Dental, vision, and life insurance options

  • Long term disability insurance

  • Vacation

  • Sick leave

  • Excellent retirement benefits

  • Tuition assistance

  • Bilingual pay (testing required)

  • Credit Union Eligibility

  • Nevada has no State Income Tax

    CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  • 01
    I understand that: A) My answers to these supplemental questions will be reviewed and scored by subject matter experts; B) Examination scores may be used to select candidates for interviews; C) The education and experience cited in my answers to these supplemental questions must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application; D) I must complete these supplemental questions, in my own words, in order for my application to be evaluated; E) "See Resume" is not a substitute for any of the required information, and in fact my resume will not be used to evaluate my application or supplemental assessment; F) Language copied word-for-word from a job description or job posting will not be evaluated; G) I may be called upon to demonstrate my expertise, in a work situation, as part of the selection process.
    • I have read and understand the above information regarding completion of the following supplemental questions.
    02
    This position requires a valid registration as a professional Fire Protection Engineer from any state recognized by the NCEES at time of application. Applications submitted without the required certification/license Type, Number, Issued By, Date Issued, and Date Expired information listed in the 'Certificates & Licenses' section of the application will not be considered. All information listed in the 'Certificates & Licenses' section of your application must be valid and verifiable. Please Note, you are not required to hand deliver, mail, or fax your certification/license to Human Resources. Also, you are not required to attach a copy of your certification/license to your electronic application. I acknowledge that I understand the aforementioned requirements.
    • Yes
    • No
    03
    Do you possess a valid registration as a professional Fire Protection Engineer?
    • Yes
    • No
    04
    If you answered yes to the previous question, which state(s) are you registered in?
    05
    List all degrees received that are directly related to the position. When listing a degree, or credits earned towards a degree not yet completed, be specific about field of study, credits earned, and where the degree/credits were received.
    06
    List all current and valid professional certifications relevant to this position. Include in your response the name of the agency or institution administering the certification.
    07
    Describe in detail your professional experience designing, plan checking, testing, commissioning or inspecting fire sprinkler systems with pumps in a high-rise building and complex fire alarm systems in high-rise buildings. (Max 20 Points) WHEN ANSWERING THIS QUESTION PLEASE PROVIDE THE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, JOB TITLE, DATES OF EMPLOYMENT AND AVERAGE HOURS WORKED PER WEEK FOR EACH POSITION REFERENCED
    08
    Describe in detail your professional experience writing fire protection reports. Include the type of report and the topics addressed within the report. (Max 20 Points) WHEN ANSWERING THIS QUESTION PLEASE PROVIDE THE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, JOB TITLE, DATES OF EMPLOYMENT AND AVERAGE HOURS WORKED PER WEEK FOR EACH POSITION REFERENCED.
    09
    Describe in detail your professional experience reading and interpreting plans, enforcing codes and regulations. Include in your response what type of codes and regulations you enforced. (Max 10 Points) WHEN ANSWERING THIS QUESTION PLEASE PROVIDE THE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, JOB TITLE, DATES OF EMPLOYMENT AND AVERAGE HOURS WORKED PER WEEK FOR EACH POSITION REFERENCED.

    * Required Question

    Employer
    Clark County
    Address
    500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor
    PO Box 551791
    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
    Phone
    (702) 455-3176
    (702)455-4565

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