FIRE INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR

Your work can prevent the next emergency. Your work spans the full investigation: assess the scene, preserve evidence, determine origin and cause, prepare defensible findings and collaborate with criminal-justice partners when necessary.

What You Will Do
Conduct advanced field inspections, fire-code enforcement and commercial and residential plan reviews. Conduct and/or lead complex fire origin-and-cause investigations, including wildland fire investigations. Examine fire scenes, collect and preserve evidence and prepare comprehensive investigation reports. Work with Washoe County Sheriff's Office detectives and the Washoe County District Attorney's Office in potential criminal prosecutions. Prepare case files, provide technical assistance and testify in court or other proceedings as needed. Support public education, youth firesetting intervention and training for Operations personnel. May act as a project lead for other inspectors and trainees.

Work Schedule & Conditions
Normally a 40-hour workweek, with occasional weekends and after-hours assignments; subject to recall for investigations and training. Work may involve processing fire scenes, lifting, kneeling, heights and exposure to smoke, water and other challenging conditions. Periodic respiratory examinations, fit testing and use of a PAPR and/or respirator are required.

Requirements: High school graduation or equivalent AND 2½ years of experience in fire, building or government code enforcement, fire investigation or suppression, law enforcement, or building construction-related fields; OR accredited associate degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Fire Management, General Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field AND 15 months demonstrated experience; Valid driver's license; ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certifications; ICC Fire Inspector I, Fire Inspector II and Fire Plans Examiner certifications; Nevada State Fire Marshal Fire Investigator Certification; Successful completion of National Fire Academy Fire Inspection Principles I and II OR Nevada State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector Certification; Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention Certification; NWCG FI-210 and associated task book for NWCG INVF qualification

Salary: $43.64 - $54.18 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-11-18