Fire Prevention Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Summary:

Under general supervision of the Fire Marshal, assists in the administration and discharge of all assigned fire prevention and community risk reduction duties for the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department. The principal functions of the Fire Protection Specialist are to ensure fire safety, prevention, fire code enforcement, and investigative procedures are completed in a professional manner and with an adherence to all relevant guidelines and laws. Work requires the exercise of initiative and independent judgment in routine and emergency situations. May respond to emergency incidents as directed.

Examples of Duties

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts inspections for health and safety permitting of occupancy, tent, liquor, and special event permits.
• Coordinates administration of the fire inspection program with duty crews.
• Develops commercial pre-plan diagrams.
• Performs assigned fire investigation duties.
• Assists Fire Marshal in plans review.
• Performs assigned duties related to educate the public on fire safety/prevention by providing public service announcements, makes presentations, and answers questions/inquiries.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
• Assists other departments, contracted city inspectors, engineers and architects as appropriate.
• Aids in the preparation and application of grant funding.
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work safely and efficiently with little direct supervision
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
• Independent problem-solving ability
• Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner
• Intermediate mathematical skills
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers.
• Knowledge of all applicable City and State ordinances and codes.
• Knowledge of the International Fire Code and International Building Code.
• Knowledge of fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of the current principles and practices involved in fire investigations.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people, often in stressful or difficult situations.
• Ability to supervise, train, coordinate and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to interpret schematic drawings and conduct comprehensive plan reviews.
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations

Working Conditions:

• Frequent periods of sitting
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull greater than 150 pounds
• Constant speaking, hearing, and judgment
• Frequent writing and concentration
• Intermittent periods of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, smelling, handling, feeling, dexterity, near and far sight acuity, depth perception, color vision, field of vision, concentration,
• Moderate exposure to weather, extreme cold and/or heat, wet and/or humid conditions, noise intensity level, vibrations, darkness/poor lighting, moving mechanical parts/hazards, confined spaces, high, exposed places, dirt/dust, odors, toxic chemicals, and other environmental conditions.
• Moderate use of protective eye wear, footwear, respiratory aid, hard hat, and gloves

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from High School or GED equivalency
• Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in fire related service

Required Certifications:

• Fire Inspector I
• Iowa or National Firefighter I & Firefighter II certifications
• Fire Investigator and/or Fire Investigation Technician (within 12 months of hire)
• Fire Inspector II (Within 12 Months of hire)
• Fire Plans Examiner (Within 18 Months of hire)