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City of Victoria, TX - Victoria, TX

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Victoria, TX
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Fire Prevention Specialist conducts technical work in the fire prevention program. Educates and informs the public about fire hazards. Handles building plan reviews, fire protection system plan reviews, systems tests, apparatus access issues, and other fire prevention and code enforcement concerns. Perform various related duties, including safety inspections of department equipment, personnel, and facilities. Commitment of 3 years within the position beyond date of transfer or hire.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and implementing the fire and arson prevention and public fire education program.
  • Inspect commercial, industrial and residential establishments, for existing or potential fire hazards and order correction of dangerous conditions.
  • Receive complaints on fire hazards, investigate them, and recommend or order methods of correction.
  • Inspect schools for fire hazards, conduct fire drills, and give talks to students on fire hazards and drill procedures.
  • Collaborate with inspectors or field service workers of other municipal departments when making inspections to correct or remove hazards involving structural, electrical, and utility service safety.
  • Collaborate with private contractors and/or private business owners when making inspections to correct or remove hazards involving structural, electrical, and utility service safety for new or existing construction.
  • Prepare reports of inspections and maintain files on all records.
  • Review site and building plans, note code violations and make recommendations for changes.
  • Review fire protection systems plan, note deficiencies and make recommendations for improving systems.
  • Inspect, review and test fire protection systems.
  • Interact with officials of all departments involved in regulating construction and use.
  • Coordinates safety inspections of department equipment, apparatus and facilities.
  • Assist building inspectors with building code type compliance actions.
  • Review and interpret plans, specifications, environmental, and/or technical reports.
  • Document incident information and fire reports accurately and timely.
  • May be required to utilize principles of supervision, interact with management, and assist with delegation of authority.
  • Regular attendance at work and arrives on time.
  • Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School diploma required.
  • Minimum 1 year of college credit preferred.
  • Prior experience preferred.
  • Valid Class C Driver's License.
  • TCFP Fire Inspector Certification preferred.
  • TCOLE License preferred.
  • Completion of Fire Inspector Certification course and pass the TCFP Fire Inspector exam within timeline established by the department.
  • Internal candidates must possess a TCFP Basic Certification.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of applicable local, state, federal laws, and ordinances.
  • Ability to read and interpret codes and other legal documents.
  • Ability to make sound decisions that align with the job duties.
  • Proficient in operating assigned equipment.
  • Knowledge of building construction practices and electricity properties.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
  • Ability to function with minimum supervision and complete assignments in a timely and organized manner.

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match.
  • Short and long-term disability.
  • Holidays, vacation, sick leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Longevity pay.
  • Credit union.
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