Fire Code & Life-Safety Inspector - Army National Guard

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

South Dakota State Government seeks a Fire Code Compliance Specialist to ensure fire detection, notification, suppression, and life safety systems meet codes and standards. You will review designs, conduct field inspections, and lead fire risk assessments for SDARNG facilities at Camp Rapid and Rapid City operations.

This role requires certifications, strong collaboration with emergency services, and schedule flexibility for emergency responses and travel.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Experience in active fire services, civilian fire prevention, municipal code enforcement, emergency management, or industrial safety operations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting fire risk assessments, performing building design/blueprint reviews, and testing or maintaining complex commercial fire detection and suppression systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design reviews of new construction and renovation plans to address Life Health Safety issues.
• Perform periodic field inspections to verify proper system installations.
• Conduct facility inspections to perform Fire Risk Assessments and inspect military training grounds for wildland fire risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with facility occupants and emergency personnel, liaise with SDARNG Safety Office, provide fire safety training, and manage maintenance projects.
• Maintain compliance records and ensure adherence to department policies and procedures.

Skills

Communicate Effectively

Utilize Technology

Navigate Fire Alarm Panels

Evaluate Fire Suppression Systems

Maintain On-Call Availability

Analyze Technical Plans

Diagnose & Troubleshoot

Manage Multiple Projects

Deliver Technical Training

Foster Collaborative Relationships

Education

Assoc. degree in Fire Science/Fire Protection Tech/Construction Management

State Certification: SD Certified Firefighter

NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II

NWCG S-130 & S-190

NICET Fire Alarm Systems (II/III)

NICET Inspection of Fire Alarm Systems (II/III)

NICET Water-Based Systems (II/III)

NICET Special Hazards Suppression Systems (II/III)

NICET Water-Based System Layout (II/III)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Fire Alarm Control Panels

Job description

South Dakota State Government seeks a Fire Code Compliance Specialist to ensure fire detection, notification, suppression, and life safety systems meet codes and standards. You will review designs, conduct field inspections, and lead fire risk assessments for SDARNG facilities at Camp Rapid and Rapid City operations.

This role requires certifications, strong collaboration with emergency services, and schedule flexibility for emergency responses and travel.