Fire Protection Inspector

Requisition Id 13832 

Overview:  

We are seeking a Fire Protection Inspector who will function as a firefighter on a 12-hour rotating shift performing skilled emergency and non-emergency tasks.  This position resides in the Fire Department in the Laboratory Protection Division, Facilities and Operations, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).  

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Extinguish all types of fires including fires involving structures, vehicles, and wildland

• Perform varying levels of technical search and rescue including vehicle, confined space, and tower/antenna.

• Implement operations level Hazmat duties.

• Execute patient care within scope of practice.

• Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and equipment.

• Perform Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance on fixed fire protection systems and portable equipment.

• Execute dispatcher duties.

• Present fire safety instruction to the public

• Maintain all training requirements for firefighter, emergency medical services, technical rescue and other certifications.

• Must abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum of 5 years of fire department experience

• Firefighter Level II Certification in accordance with the State of Tennessee Commission on Firefighting

• Emergency Medical Personnel Paramedic, AEMT, or EMT License from the State of Tennessee

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Hold a Tennessee Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with an F endorsement.

• Must be able to work rotating shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current certification with Tennessee Association of Rescue Squad EVOC/VKF/BPP or equivalent training/certification

• Current certification with Tennessee Association of Rescue Squad Basic Extrication or equivalent training/certification

• Current certification with Tennessee Association of Rescue Squad Operations Rope Rescue or equivalent training/certification

• Experience responding to hazardous material emergencies as a member of a team

• Experience performing inspection, testing, and maintenance on fire protection systems and equipment

Special Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

• HSPD-12 PIV badge: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.

• Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.