Fire Prevention Coordinator

Henry County Government • 110 S. Zack Hinton Pkwy McDonough, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the daily operations of fire prevention activities for Henry County, and provide guidance, training, and support to the Fire Prevention team. This position is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of fire prevention services, public education, inspections, and safety initiatives, while also assisting with strategic planning and program development.

Requirements

• Requires an associates degree, and three (3) years of experience with fire prevention programs, inspections, and public safety initiatives, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain Fire Life Safety Educator certification, Fire inspector I certification, and Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist.

Nice To Haves

• Fire Investigator Mod I and II, and A-EMT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities of the division, ensuring proper task delegation, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations of assigned staff.
• Provides guidance and support to staff on fire prevention inspections, community outreach programs, fire safety education events, and emergency response activities.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for complex fire prevention issues, managing non-compliance situations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Coordinates and oversees the delivery of fire prevention programs and initiatives, including fire drills, public education campaigns, and safety awareness events for the community.
• Ensures the timely and thorough completion of fire prevention inspections, ensuring compliance with fire codes, safety regulations, and operation standards.
• Collaborates with staff to develop and implement strategic plans for improving fire prevention services, resource allocation, and program effectiveness.
• Assists with monitoring the implementation of policies, procedures, and goals, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Leads the coordination of training programs, ensuring that all staff members are properly educated on fire prevention techniques, life safety codes, and industry best practices.
• Maintains records and documentation related to inspections, public safety programs, staff training, and other activities within the division.
• Participates in the budgeting and resource planning for fire prevention programs and services, ensuring efficient use of department assets.
• Serves as a key representative of the division at community events, safety fairs, and charity functions.
• Attends staff meetings and collaborates with other key staff members to share information and update strategies for the division.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description.
• Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
• Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs.
• Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree