Fire Prevention Specialist

Position: Fire Prevention Specialist I
Responsibilities

The Fire Prevention Specialist I reduces the incidence and impact of fire, hazardous materials accidents and spills, and unsafe conditions in the City of Dayton through education, inspection and investigation activities. This is a multi-incumbent position that is assigned to one of three functional units (inspection, investigation or education) within the Fire Prevention Bureau. Incumbents specialize in a particular functional unit but may receive assignments involving the other two units.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable of fire codes, fire hazards, fire prevention measures, fire detection, fire investigation and fire control. Must be able to communicate effectively with all groups and individuals. Fire Prevention Specialists are subject to working nights, weekends, and holidays and must be available for call-in year round.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D. AND3 years of experience in fire protection system design or installation, risk management, loss control/prevention, law enforcement or firefighting;

Certifications

Incumbents appointed to the inspection or public education unit must obtain and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment certification as a State of Ohio Fire Safety Inspector within 6 months from the date appointment.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.