Washington District of Columbia 20001 United States
Dextera Corporation
Location: Pentagon - Washington DC (Onsite)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Inspects buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations.
Identifies corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explains these measures.
Inspects and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
Conducts fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
Writes detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
Attends training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
Performs work related to this job description as required.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience preferred.
Fire Inspector I, II, and III certification (preferred).
Knowledge of building construction and features and characteristics of fire protection.
Knowledge of code requirements, regulations, basic operational features, and fire hazards.
Knowledge of the essential equipment necessary to accomplish code enforcement and fire inspection tasks.
Knowledge of fire ground operations related to site planning and review.
Knowledge of code enforcement and corrective procedures for the hazards discovered during fire inspections.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to job assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with, a variety of individuals and groups internal and external to our client's company location.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Skill in the use of job-related equipment, computers, software packages, and office machinery.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Will require extended periods of time standing, walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling and bending.
Will require the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing and that regularly involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and lifting of objects 50 lbs or over.
Some exposure to disagreeable elements includes but is not limited to heat, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, and pathogens.
Work is performed within the interior of buildings, existing built structures, and exterior inspections of properties.
Dextera Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/V/D are encouraged to apply.
