Fire Prevention Lieutenant
About The Position
Looking for a dynamic and exciting career in working for one of the sought-after Fire departments in the KC Metro area? Do you have experience in fire prevention and fire and arson investigations? The City of Leawood is seeking a motivated individual with expertise in fire prevention and inspections. The City of Leawood, Kansas, is looking for a Fire Prevention Lieutenant As the Fire Prevention Lieutenant you will perform a variety of technical and specialty work within the Fire Prevention Division under the direction of the Division Chief of Prevention/Fire Marshal. You will be completing public education, fire code enforcement, and fire investigations for Leawood residents and businesses. Your expertise will help drive operational efficiency and effectiveness, supporting the City’s mission to serve the Leawood community to the best of our abilities. You will participate in the Fire Department’s ongoing accreditation activities to help maintain its International Accredited agency standing and Insurance Services Office (ISO) Rating of 1. You might be the ideal person to join the Fire Prevention Team if you possess the following skills and experience: Self-starter mindset, resourceful, innovative, team player attitude, and strive for excellence in service. Expert organizational skills with clear and effective oral and written communication. Have great organizational and time management skills. Handle various tasks and shifting priorities with professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail. Have experience in presenting public fire safety education and completing fire and arson investigations. The general hours of the position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Fire Prevention Lieutenant may be required to come in during off hours to complete fire and arson investigations.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or greater from an accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of six (6) years of increasingly responsible fire service experience in a career paid position.
- Completion of Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Operations Level, Inspector I, Instructor I, Officer I, NFPA compliant coursework.
- Must have and maintain a minimum of a CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a KS Emergency Medical Technician (KBEMS).
- Fire Inspector I and II Certification from ICC.
- Fire Investigator Certification from an approved entity (IAAI, NFAI, IFSAC, Pro-Board, or KSFMO).
- Fire Officer Designation through the Commission on Professional Credentialing.
- Must be able to obtain within a timeline established by the Fire Marshal and/or Fire Chief upon hire or promotion an Expert Witness Credential in fire investigation through an accredited agency (KSFMO, IAAI, NFA, ATF, FBI, preferred) and Youth Firesetter.
Responsibilities
- Conducting inspections of commercial, residential, and public assembly buildings; conducts technical inspections on various facilities for operational based code and regulatory compliance, including hazardous materials.
- Responds to complaints of fire and life safety hazards in buildings or residences within the City.
- Issuing written notices of code violations identified while performing fire and life safety inspections.
- Inspecting and assisting with the issuance of permits for Fire code regulated operations such as fireworks displays, open burning, and the use of temporary tent/membrane type of structures.
- Performs inspections of blasting operations and blasting sites.
- Responding to significant fire incidents.
- Conducting origin and cause fire investigations for reported incidents when requested by the Fire Department or Incident Commander.
- Developing, presenting and evaluating fire prevention training, fire investigations, prevention training and informational programs for the public.
Benefits
- From day one, enjoy the luxury of 40 hours of fully paid time off.
- The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities that could increase the employee's experience, training, and pay.
- The position is eligible to receive pay increases as approved by the City Administration.
- Employees also receive a Time-in-Service Bonus equal to 5% of their annual salary every three years of employment on their anniversary date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
