Disaster Inspector Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary Transportation and Safety Attendants operate various types of motor vehicles such as shuttle buses, automobiles, vans, light trucks, or golf carts and conduct both interior and exterior fire and life safety patrols. Within the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home, and under the direction of the Transportation and Safety Attendant Supervisor, the Transportation and Safety Attendant acts as the department's safety officer and is responsible to enforce laws, rules and regulations as they relate to State law and agency safety and security policies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, property and the facility; transportation of residents to outings and physician appointments which involve the use of a shuttle bus, van or car.

Additional duties include assisting residents during activities, and appointments. Actively participates in assisting residents, staff, and visitors to include tours of the facility, answers the main telephone line for the facility and directs incoming calls to the appropriate department; performs preventive maintenance and inspections of the facility and vehicles as specified by department policies. Conduct routine rounds of facility during assigned shift.

Essential Qualifications One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education. Job Duties Transport residents to and from medical appointments, events, leisure, and recreational activities. Assist residents with physical, intellectual, and/or cognitive disabilities get in and out of the vehicle.

Safely load and secure wheelchairs, walkers, and equipment. Ensure appropriate travel documentation is completed by agency staff and physician's office. Provide courier services by picking up and/or delivering materials.

Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and clean the exterior and interior of assigned vehicles. Inspect oxygen tanks within the vehicle to ensure proper operation. Perform vehicle maintenance, check oil, gas, radiator coolant, windshield cleaning chemicals, and tire pressure and report vehicle malfunctions and needed repairs.

Complete logs and maintain pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, mileage, passengers transported records. Perform interior and exterior facility fire and life safety patrols. Assist with disaster and fire drills and ensure disaster kits are stocked and up to date.

Verify fire extinguishers are pressurized to the correct level, inspect and clean fire sprinklers and smoke detectors, inspect fire-rated doors for functionality, and inspect Automated External Defibrillators to ensure proper function. Monitor the physical condition of the facilities and report failures and deficiencies. Monitor life and safety panels, respond to panel alarms, and report incidents to appropriate staff.

Monitor and observe individuals accessing the property and retrieve camera surveillance footage. Maintain proper use, control, accountability, and issuance of keys, electronic access and identification cards, lockers, and lost and found. Provide emergency response and/or assistance regarding safety matters, relay emergency communications, and administer first aid as required.

Conduct initial incident reviews and coordinate with agency staff and State and/or local law enforcement agencies for additional investigation. Provide administrative support. Complete and maintain required documentation.

Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Applicable federal and State laws and regulations and agency policies and procedures. Defensive driving techniques; State of Nevada traffic laws and rules of the road; safe and proper operation of a motor vehicle.

Skill in: Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written. Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software. Ability to: Conduct fire and life safety patrols; read, understand, and implement fire and life safety rules and regulations.

Write business correspondence and reports; work cooperatively with others including co-workers, program clientele, and the public. Operate motor vehicles to include shuttle buses, automobiles, vans, light trucks, or golf carts. Complete and maintain forms, logs, and records; perform basic vehicle maintenance; read, understand, and follow city, county, and State maps or navigational systems; understand and follow verbal and written directions.

Interact effectively and in a caring and professional manner with individuals who have a myriad of physical, psychological, intellectual and/or cognitive disabilities. Recruiter Contact Information: Sara Raighn, Raighns@veterans.nv.gov The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages

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