Fire Protection Engineer

Pay Schedule I, Grade 32, Regular schedule: 35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Division of Buildings Plan Review, Department of Permits, Approval and Inspections.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Under general supervision, performs professional fire protection engineering work to ensure compliance with fire codes and laws.

• Reviews construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with the Baltimore County Fire Prevention Code, Baltimore County Building Code, State of Maryland Fire Prevention Code, NFPA "Life Safety Code," and other standards and codes.
• Evaluates and reviews sprinkler systems, fire line installations, construction materials, mechanical devices, chemical, gas, and flammable liquid installations, and fire protection equipment for compliance with fire code requirements.
• Recommends materials, equipment, or methods for alleviation of conditions conducive to fire.
• Reviews designs of sprinkler installations for sufficiency and code compliance.
• Confers with other engineers, architects, building and fire officials, and personnel of other County agencies concerning the achievement of fire code compliance.
• Conducts fire protection field inspections to resolve difficult or complex code issues.

• Represents the County and department at meetings of various organizations or societies on fire protection procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in fire protection or fire protection engineering, plus two years of experience in fire protection or fire protection engineering work, which included the review of construction plans and specifications for compliance with building and/or fire protection codes.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, plus four years experience in fire protection or fire protection engineering work, which included the review of construction plans and specifications for compliance with building and/or fire protection codes.

Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.

WES.org).

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some duties, such as those associated with conducting inspections, require traveling between work sites, exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazards associated with construction sites, and limited physical activity such as walking, bending, stooping, and climbing.

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.