Fire Protection Specialist I

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

1d

About The Position

This is the first level in the series. Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Conducts on-site fire protection surveys and inspections to ascertain if the building is being constructed in accordance with submitted and approved plans. Analyzes and evaluates plans of all new construction, additions and renovations to ascertain if plans are in accordance with State Fire Prevention Commission regulations relative to life, safety and fire protection. Ensures compliance with applicable fire prevention law, rules, regulation, codes and ordinances. Conducts fire protection system tests. Reviews plans for storage of flammable or combustible liquids. May serve on committees or attend meetings regarding fire protection.

Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Possession of an Associates degree or higher in Fire Protection Technology, Fire Investigation, Criminal Justice or related field.
• OR Knowledge of conducting fire prevention inspections to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of suppression system, extinguishing system, and alarm system design, construction and use.
• Knowledge of reviewing and approving site plans, building plans, fire protection system plans and mechanical plans.
• Knowledge of interpreting national and local building and fire codes.
• Knowledge of technical report writing.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site fire protection surveys and inspections to ascertain if the building is being constructed in accordance with submitted and approved plans.
• Analyzes and evaluates plans of all new construction, additions and renovations to ascertain if plans are in accordance with State Fire Prevention Commission regulations relative to life, safety and fire protection.
• Ensures compliance with applicable fire prevention law, rules, regulation, codes and ordinances.
• Conducts fire protection system tests.
• Reviews plans for storage of flammable or combustible liquids.
• May serve on committees or attend meetings regarding fire protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees