Fire Protection Inspector

Requisition Id 15391 

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 instructions to the public.
• Maintain all training requirements for firefighters, 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 equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. 

Basic Qualifications:

• HS 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 12-hour 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.
• 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.

Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
• For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.
• Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
• To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

For foreign national candidates:

• If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment.
• Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.

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.