Fire Protection Engineer



Job Details

Fire Protection Engineer
Employer

City of Savannah

Salary

$61,588.00 - $95,461.00 Annually

Location

Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

1604731

DepartmentTest

Fire Administration

Opening Date

12/05/2016

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose

This position is responsible for overseeing inspections and enforcing codes.

Essential Job Functions

Investigates complaints regarding fire code violations.

Directs, supervises, and monitors the day-to-day activities of the Fire Marshal's Office.

Directs personnel in the enforcement of fire codes.

Interprets fire codes for staff and for internal and external customers.

Represents the department in meetings with city management personnel.

Meets with architects, engineers, developers, and property owners.

Inspects new and existing buildings for compliance with applicable codes.

Calculates and issues Occupant Load Certificates.

Conducts after hours monitoring of assembly occupancies.

Creates reports, memoranda, incident reports, and other required documents.

Prepares and monitors the annual Fire Marshal's Office budget.

Permits and monitors underground storage tanks installation and removal.

Issues and monitors permits for fireworks displays.

Witness's final tests of fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and fire suppression systems.

Reviews plans for compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Conducts code research for inquires from architects, engineers, and citizens.

Monitors fire drills in schools and other occupancies.

Provides public fire safety education.

Participates in symposiums, conferences, and seminars.

Issues parking citations for fire lanes, fire hydrants, and handicap spaces.

Reviews inspection reports received from contractors.
Issues and reviews burn permits.

Approves Fire Department access to properties; identifies fire lanes; reviews site plans for access, fire lanes, and fire hydrant placement.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in fire science, fire administration, fire protection engineering or a related field; with two years of experience in fire prevention codes enforcement or related code enforcement experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must possess a Georgia State Fire Inspector Certification or obtain certification within twelve (12) months of employment and must possess an I.C.C. Fire Code Official or NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist or equivalent or obtain certification within twelve (12) months of employment.  Must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used in the suppression of fires and in the delivery of emergency medical services.

Knowledge of fire and life safety codes.

Knowledge of building construction, plumbing, fire alarm and suppression systems, and fire extinguishers.

Knowledge of emergency incident management techniques.

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including the use of computers, scanners, spreadsheet and database software.

Knowledge of city personnel policy.

Knowledge of access and placement for fire apparatus in the delivery of emergency services.

Skill in the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and guidelines.

Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.

Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employeer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess the state of Georgia's State Fire Inspector Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you possess an I.C.C. Fire Code Official, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist or equivalent certification?
  • I do not have a valid I.C.C., NFPA or equivalent Fire Certification.
  • I have a valid I.C.C. Fire Code Official Certification.
  • I have a valid NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist Certification.
  • I have a valid I.C.C. and NFPA Fire Certification.
  • I have a valid equivalent certification.
04
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
05
How does your education relate to fire science, fire administration or fire protection engineering?
06
How many years of code enforcement experience do you possess?
  • I have zero years of code enforcement experience.
  • I have less than one year of code enforcement experience.
  • I have more than one but less than two years of code enforcement experience.
  • I have more than two years of code enforcement experience.
07
How does your code enforcement experience relate to fire science, fire administration or fire protection engineering?

* Required Question

Employer
City of Savannah
Address
132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972
Phone
912-651-6484

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