Fire Prevention Officer I & II

Fire Prevention Officer I

This is responsible technical work reviewing plans and inspecting structures for adherence to County fire codes.

An employee in this classification is responsible for reviewing construction plans for compliance to fire codes; inspecting buildings and premises for fire hazards and conducting fire prevention programs.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. This position reports directly to the Division Chief/Fire Marshal.

Fire Prevention Officer I

Graduation from high school or equivalent. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7;
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Upon submission of application, proof of the following must be provided:
Fire safety Inspector I by the State of Florida (Levels 1, 2, and
3) and Fire safety Inspector II by the State of Florida (Level
3).

Level 1

Required

Certifications:

Fire safety Inspector I*

Three years of fire suppression/prevention, fire inspection, fire codes enforcement, or building plans review for fire codes compliance experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

Preference given for Fire safety Inspector II*

* Indicates State of Florida Certification

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Level 1

Performs fire inspections to ensure compliance with National Standards, Florida Laws, and County Ordinances.

Performs research and conducts surveys for various reports.

Assists with public education efforts; answers complaints and assists the general public.

Maintains open communication with superiors, School Board, and the general public for dissemination of information and the enforcement of all local, State, and National fire codes and regulations.

Maintains records on buildings reflecting dates of inspections, fire extinguishing systems, hazardous or combustible materials contained within and emergency data on owners and occupants.

Responds to complaints of fire hazards; attempts to resolve by corresponding and meeting with the affected parties.

Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform duties as required.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

Thorough knowledge of standard building and fire safety codes.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of firefighting and fire prevention.

Knowledge of County geography; knowledge of potential fire hazards in the County.

Knowledge of building, electrical and fire safety codes and ordinances.

Knowledge of building materials and methods. Knowledge of recent fire prevention developments and practices.

Skill in the operation of the following equipment: personal computer, to include associated software, calculator, fax machine, copying machine, and telephone.

Ability to prepare and submit narrative and statistical reports.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to read, review and understand complicated building plans and blueprints.

Ability to apply codes and ordinances to plans.

Ability to impartially and consistently enforce fire regulations and safety codes.

Ability to plan and present speeches and demonstrations on fire prevention.

Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

Ability to become certified as a Fire Inspector under State requirements.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, County employees, citizens, outside agencies, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, owners, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities…