FIRE INSPECTOR TRAINEE

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Fire Inspector Trainee position. This position is a training underfill position. Upon completion of a probationary period (not to exceed 24 months), you will be non-competitively promoted to a Fire Inspector I. During this probationary period, you will be required to participate in a rigorous training program learning and performing all aspects of the Fire Inspection position. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and develop relationships with a wide variety of professionals, as well as be able to interpret and explain fire code . Knowledge of International Fire Code (IFC), Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), flammable materials, and construction is desirable.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

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

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from high school.

All qualifying education and each 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. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a medical examination performed by our examining physician.

License: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada driver's license.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Note: It is a condition of employment that any fire service employee hired into the Fire Department after January 1, 1993, not use tobacco in any form.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

(It is not to be assumed that each example listed shall be performed by all employees, nor that any one employee shall perform only the examples listed.)

• Initially working under the direct supervision of a Fire Inspector, inspects general commercial, hotel, industrial, hospital and public assembly buildings for fire hazards, efficiency of fire protection equipment, adequacy of fire escapes and fire exits and general compliance with fire prevention codes, laws and regulations.
• Advises and instructs owners in the removal of fire hazards and makes recommendations for reducing potential hazards.
• Participates in County-wide prevention programs by giving talks and showing films at schools and other group meetings.
• Inspects and monitors hazardous material sites.
• Participates in fire drills and attends regular classes in fire fighting, fire prevention, equipment maintenance and related subjects.
• Performs similar and related duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and inspect properties; strength and stamina to inspect various residential, commercial and/or industrial properties or other facilities; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Ability to hear fire alarms, speakers, norns and bells being tested; climb ladders and numerous flights of stairs to conduct required inspections; bend, stoop and crawl on job sites. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• More Money in Your Pocket
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Retiree insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

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• Clark County

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