Salary : $77,736.69 - $89,204.64 Annually
Location : Storey County Fire District -- Station 71, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Summary
Candidates successfully hired through the Fire Inspector Lateral process may be eligible to receive credit for time served. Pay shall be provided at 5% above or below the candidate's current base wages with their previous employer, without exceeding SCFPD step 3 (out of 5 possible steps). Lateral candidates will receive a preloaded leave balance of 40 hours of annual leave and 80 hours of sick leave upon successful completion of 6 (six) months of employment.
Under close supervision of the Fire Marshal or designee, incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of inspections and enforcement activities of public, commercial, industrial, residential and other buildings/properties to ensure compliance with the International Fire Code (IFC), Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), and Nevada Administrative Codes (NAC), and related federal, state, and local regulations in relation to fire prevention and suppression systems inspections and code enforcement. Actively participates in and provides public educational fire and life safety awareness programs.
Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry level class for the Fire Inspector class series. Incumbents will work under close supervision of the Fire Marshal and will receive training and direction in performance of essential functions. The position will require incumbents to work at times autonomously and always professionally to complete essential functions and other duties as assigned. The incumbent will be required to conduct multiple types of fire related inspections on new and existing structures.
Licensing, Education, & Other Requirements

• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Associate's degree in fire science or related field - preferred
  • General knowledge of industrial, commercial, and non-commercial plan checking, fire prevention inspections, code enforcement, or building trades and construction as related to fire prevention - strongly preferred.
  • Experience in fire operations - preferred.
• International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I-required within 4 months of hire
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Nevada Class C driver's license appropriate for vehicles and other equipment operated.
• Valid CPR Card
• Pass a criminal background investigation.
• International Code Council (ICC) Fire Plans examiner- preferred

Additional Information

• 30-day waiting period for health insurance
• 40-hour work schedule
• 100% employer-paid Nevada Police /Fire PERS
• 12.5% incentive pay based on education and certifications
• Annual physical fitness incentive pay
• 100% employer-paid health and dental care coverage with 80% dependent coverage
• Annual HSA Preload
• Optional annual and sick leave buy-out
• Care Flight subscription