Fire Prevention Specialist I

City of Dayton•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Prevention Specialist I reduces the incidence and impact of fire, hazardous materials accidents and spills, and unsafe conditions in the City of Dayton through education, inspection and investigation activities. This is a multi-incumbent position that is assigned to one of three functional units (inspection, investigation or education) within the Fire Prevention Bureau. Incumbents specialize in a particular functional unit but may receive assignments involving the other two units. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of fire codes, fire hazards, fire prevention measures, fire detection, fire investigation and fire control. Must be able to communicate effectively with all groups and individuals. Fire Prevention Specialists are subject to working nights, weekends, and holidays and must be available for call-in year round.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
3 years of experience in fire protection system design or installation, risk management, loss control/prevention, law enforcement or firefighting
OR Associate's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science Technology, Safety/Risk Management, Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Engineering with a concentration in architectural, civil, electrical/electronic, industrial, mechanical, or systems engineering.
Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission or equivalent region.
Possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter.
Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
Pass a background investigation.
Provide evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity.
Pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
Pass a job-related medical examination including drug screen.
Pass a nicotine screening.
Remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment (does not apply to current City employees).

Nice To Haves

OPOTA certified candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

Education, inspection and investigation activities to reduce the incidence and impact of fire, hazardous materials accidents and spills, and unsafe conditions.
Specializing in one of three functional units (inspection, investigation or education) within the Fire Prevention Bureau, with potential assignments in other units.
Maintaining knowledge of fire codes, fire hazards, fire prevention measures, fire detection, fire investigation and fire control.
Communicating effectively with all groups and individuals.
Being available for call-in year round.