Fire Inspector - Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Fire Inspector | Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation for Program Support on an Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis for Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual in CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC) as well as in the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Area (Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California).  This role is for a Contract Contingent, Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Fire Inspector [P1NIWC013]. The professional is generally located in Charleston, SC, supporting geographically dispersed naval engineering facilities that require coordinated fire protection, life safety, and modernization support.

With STD Work/Job Site (Office) Language(s) as English, the Fire Inspector | Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation [P1NIWC013] aligns with GSA Labor Category: Junior Consultant.  This role shall be principally CONUS - Mid-Atlantic and Southeast - North Charleston, SC, focused on 541330 - Engineering Services Program Support for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support

We seek Fire Inspector candidates with relevant Defense and National Security (derived classification) Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Defense and National Security (derived classification) Sector Clients such as NIWC. This is a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian-employed W-2 Position.

Fire Inspector | Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation [P1NIWC013]. 

The Junior Consultant role(s) are located in CONUS, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast (North Charleston, SC), as well as the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Region, at or near Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California. Initially identified Work Site Address: Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual - Geo Code Address: 1050 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Fire Inspector [Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support] aligned with the Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Defense and National Security (derived classification) Industry Sector. 

This role focuses on engineering, compliance, and risk management (derived ProSidian alignment) Solutions for clients such as the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (Navy / NIWC Atlantic) | NIWC Atlantic, Department of the Navy; and GSA Federal Acquisition Service, which conducts MRAs—generally located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, and across the California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Region (Of Country/World) Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual.

Delivering mission-critical fire protection engineering, risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and safety solutions safeguarding Navy installations.  Assessing existing facility fire safety conditions, documenting deficiencies, and supporting NIWC-prioritized corrective actions.  The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is seeking fire protection engineering support for facilities in South Carolina, Virginia, and other CONUS locations.   Requirement Status: Conditional explicit function; separate role inferred | Coverage: Measurement, evaluation, compliance, operations

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Fire Inspector | Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation [P1NIWC013]

• Provide Defense and National Security (derived classification) Sector-related Hybrid – On/Off Client Site and Virtual Engineering Services for Navy | NIWC Fire Protection Engineer Services and Support as a Labor Category: Junior Consultant with activities generally located in California Central Coast; Western United States; North America | California Central Coast; Western United States; North America Vandenberg Space Force Base, near Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California.
• When tasked with existing-facility work, collect observations on life safety and fire protection conditions. Compare conditions with approved criteria and report deficiencies to the lead engineer. Support follow-up evaluations.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Fire Inspector | Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation [P1NIWC013] Candidates:

Facility fire inspection and code-application experience. Applicable fire inspector certification is desirable. Does not replace QFPE credentials.

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

Fire science, fire protection, or related technical education and inspection experience recommended; the PWS sets no diploma, degree, or years. Historical candidate minimum: bachelor’s degree and 10 years; verify current terms.

Facility fire inspection and code-application experience. Applicable fire inspector certification is desirable. Does not replace QFPE credentials.

Skills Required

• Primarily focused on Engineering Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities in the Existing Facility Fire and Life Safety Evaluation Functional Area. 
• Site observation, egress assessment, fire protection system recognition, photographs, checklists, deficiency documentation.

Competencies Required

• Observational accuracy, safe site conduct, objective reporting, risk awareness, coordination with facility personnel.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

• Measurement: document observed conditions and evidence. Quantitative testing only if separately defined and authorized.
• Inspection frequency, system-testing scope, access, and corrective-action acceptance remain TBD.

Other Details

Conditional: PWS says existing-facility activities may be included. Routine system maintenance, repairs, and testing are not expressly required.

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