Fire Protection Engineer

This position is responsible for overseeing inspections and enforcing codes.

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.

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.

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.