Fire Prevention Specialist

Fire Station 1, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA Description Deadline to Apply: 7/29/26 by 4:00pm Interviews: (Virtual First Rounds) 7/31/26-8/3/26, (In-Person Final Rounds), 8/18/2026 Pre-Employment Process: August through September 2026 Expected Start Date: estimated to be September 2026, following pre-employment Details Full-Time, Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible Date of Hire Reports to Fire Chief Located at Eden Prairie Fire Station 1 (14800 Scenic Heights Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344) Travels to inspection sites. Typical hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Four 10-hour shifts a week. Hours may vary based on business need, including evenings and weekends. Responsibilities The Fire Prevention Specialist / Fire Inspector is responsible for enforcing the fire code, City ordinances, and performing Fire Prevention duties. This position is primarily responsible for the following areas of impact: Provides fire and life safety inspections for special events within the city limits. Interprets codes and makes decisions in the field allowing for the best possible working environment. Inspects new and existing buildings, businesses, and rental housing. Inspects sprinkler systems, new Fire alarm systems, and special Fire Suppression systems. Handles concerns from public on fire hazards, inspects licensed Daycare centers both commercial and residential, assists the State Fire Marshal’s Office with school inspection, and inspects commercial kitchen exhaust cleanings. Provides fire prevention education for school age children, safety camps, scout troops, seniors, juvenile fire setters, and business staff. Responds to fire emergencies and investigates origin and cause. Participates in on-call Inspector coverage. Responds to emergency calls. Effectively conducts all responsibilities of an Eden Prairie Firefighter. Must adhere to all department requirements, including, but not limited to, a valid Minnesota driver’s license. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) is required. An associate’s degree in a related field is preferred. State of Minnesota Firefighter I and II certification is required. Certified Minnesota State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is required. Certified Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) is required within one year in position. Blue Card is required to start within two years and completed after three years in position. State Certified Officer I and Instructor I are required within four years in position. Fire Inspector I and Fire Investigator I and II (with certification), or equivalent, are preferred and are required to be completed within the first three years of start date in position. A minimum of three years of work experience in a fire department as a firefighter or higher is required. Experience with computer technology is required. Experience with record management systems is preferred. Must maintain a valid driver’s license (must have excellent driving record). As part of the Eden Prairie Fire Department, this position is required to serve as a firefighter in addition to the position detail requirements. Work involves frequent calls to emergency situations. There is regular exposure to very disagreeable working conditions such as fumes, fire, smoke, extreme weather conditions including ice, snow, extreme high and low temperatures, humidity, rain, dirt, mud. The work involves exposure to hazardous conditions such as toxic chemicals, slippery conditions, working in traffic areas and adverse road conditions. While at emergency scenes, there may be exposure to injury, trauma, blood-borne pathogens, traffic accidents, and visual and emotional trauma. The Fire Prevention Specialist is required to take appropriate safety precautions and wear protective equipment and must be able to stand, climb ladders, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and reach, to walk or run on uneven surfaces, and to drag up to 185 pounds for a distance of 50 feet. There is hearing/listening, seeing/observing, communication, grasping and occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of up to 100 pounds, frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of up to 50 pounds and regular moving of objects up to 20 pounds. Moderate attention to detail and deadlines is required in completing reports and paperwork. All Fire Prevention Specialists work a rotating on-call schedule, in which sleep can be disrupted. Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check (must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record), pre-employment physical exam, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, physical ability test, work history verification and psychological evaluation. Skills Accountability: Follows through on commitments. Focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift. Is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts. Actions and words are in sync. Follows all policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for actions. Shares the right information. Maintains confidentiality. Communication: Communicates in a clear and consistent way so the receiver understands the message. Tailors words, non-verbal and verbal body language to audience. Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect. Sound Judgement: Makes effective decisions with provided information. Weighs options and analyzes different ways to complete tasks, options, pros and cons. Choses appropriate action based on a specific situation. Moves forward with the best option to achieve task/goal. Decision Making: Can make good decisions independently. May seek additional input from others when necessary to reach a conclusion when appropriate. Quickly thinks about possibilities before acting. Determines best course of action in the moment based upon training and experience. Able to take learned decisions in one area and apply in similar situations. Technical Learning: Consistently achieves the technical knowledge necessary to be effective. Stays up to date with laws, statutes, industry standards, organization, and product information. Able to learn and apply knowledge to work. Utilizes technology to achieve goals/results. Our Values We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Eden Prairie