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FIRE DEPARTMENT PROTECTION ENGINEER

Salary

$44.44 - $68.88 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

FDPE-2025

Department

Fire

Division

Fire

Opening Date

12/23/2025

Closing Date

1/20/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

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ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Fire Department Protection Engineer position. As a member of our team, you will provide technical review and consultation on all aspects of fire and life safety, specifically as it relates to fire and building codes and National Fire Protection Association standards. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing technical documents and construction plans to provide guidance on proposed design solutions. Exceptional analytical skills, as well as report writing and research skills is required.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Applicants for this role must possess valid registration at the time of application as a professional Fire Protection Engineer from any state recognized by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Applications submitted without a copy of candidates' Fire Protection Engineer registration are incomplete and will not be considered.

Proof of required registration may be submitted in the following ways:

1. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.

2. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to Fouston Jordan at [email protected] . The email must be sent before the closing of the recruitment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in an applicable engineering discipline from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of professional level design, plan check and inspection work in the fire and life safety specialty discipline.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work with potential exposure to hazards at various construction sites or facilities.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license. Must possess valid registration at the time of application as a professional Fire Protection Engineer from any state recognized by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Confers with County and Fire staff regarding County and Fire physical facility project requirements and private building requirements, including fire and life safety access and protection, hazardous occupancies, code requirements and related matters.

+ Provides technical expertise of a consultive nature to County and Fire plan checkers, engineers, fire and building inspectors and other County and Fire staff.

+ Reviews plans and other written documentation for new construction, modifications and retrofitting for fire and life safety systems and hazardous occupancy requirements; ensures that plans meet federal, state and local codes and regulations; makes recommendations for materials and equipment alternatives to meet codes and regulations.

+ Performs field inspections and witnesses tests and tests of new and existing fire protection, hazardous materials and similar systems and equipment for code and specification adherence and proper operation.

+ Provides information regarding fire, life safety and hazardous materials issues to Fire staff, contractors, developers, engineers, architects and the public; responds to and resolves public complaints regarding issues in areas of expertise.

+ Responds to emergencies and provides fire protection/hazardous materials knowledge and expertise in order to mitigate the incident.

+ Develops standard operating procedures, operating manuals, training programs and technical documentation for plan checking, building inspection, fire inspection and fire suppression staff; provides information to other County and Fire departments and local agencies regarding fire, life safety and hazardous materials issues.

+ Monitors developments in the construction field, including building materials, construction techniques and code and regulation changes; evaluates their effect upon County and Fire activities; makes code, regulation and procedural recommendations.

+ Conducts technical training/exercises in fire protection/hazardous materials matters.

+ Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

+ Maintains accurate records; prepares a variety of periodic and special reports, correspondence and other written materials.

+ Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and inspect various building and facility sites.

+ Uses standard office equipment, including a computer terminal, in the course of the work.

+ May direct the work of staff or professional service contractors on a project basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various projects and facilities, often in inaccessible areas; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

+ More Money in Your Pocket

+ No Social Security Deduction

+ No State Income Taxes

+ Retiree insurance

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance

+ AD&D

+ Long Term Disability

+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:

+ 13 Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation Leave

+ Paid Sick Leave

+ Holiday Leave

+ Other leave options

+ Catastrophic Leave

+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days

+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include

+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.

+ AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available

+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Onsite Fitness Center

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

01

The following questions 1 - 7 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).

Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate’s expense.)

+ Some High School

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Trade School or Technical Degree

+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)

+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)

+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)

+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).

College/University:

Did you graduate:

College Major/Minor:

Semester Credits Completed:

Degree Received:

03

Indicate your full-time professional level design, plan check and inspection work in the fire and life safety specialty discipline.

+ No experience

+ Less than 4 years experience

+ 4 to 5 years

+ 5 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

04

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application may be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume" Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment:

05

List all current and professional certifications relevant to this position (see template below).

Certification:

Name of agency or institution administering the certification:

Date issued:

Expiration date:

06

Please attach a copy of your professional Fire Protection Engineer registration to your application or email a copy of your professional Fire Protection Engineer registration to [email protected]. Applications submitted without a copy will be considered incomplete.

+ A copy of my professional Fire Protection Engineer registration is attached.

+ A copy of my professional Fire Protection Engineer registration was emailed to [email protected] before the closing of the recruitment.

+ I am not registered as a professional Fire Protection Engineer.

07

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.

+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.

+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

08

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I understand that:

A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)

B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;

C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;

D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;

E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;

F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

09

Indicate your full-time professional experience interpreting, explaining, and applying building codes.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

10

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application may be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume" Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment:

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience interpreting, explaining, and applying NFPA Standards.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

12

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application may be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume" Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment:

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience reading, interpreting, and explaining technical documents and construction plans.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

14

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 13. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application may be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume" Employer Name: Job Title: Hours Worked Per Week: Dates of Employment:

15

Indicate your full-time professional experience interpreting, explaining, and applying fire and life safety codes.

+ No Experience

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2 to 4 years

+ 4 to 6 years

+ More than 6 years

16

Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 15. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

Required Question

Employer

Clark County

Address

500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791

Phone

(702)455-4565

Website

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

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