Life Safety Supervisor
About The Position
This professional position is responsible for interpretations and application of fire and life safety codes, NFPA regulations and other applicable codes related to the regulation of fire suppression systems and life safety requirements during plan review and construction. Some fieldwork may be required. Supervision is given to the life safety review and inspection staff. Supervision is received from the Assistant Department Head of Permits and Inspections. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or related field which must include at least 2 years supervising or managing staff
- Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary certifications
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field with 3 years work experience as described above.
Responsibilities
- Manage the plans, policies and daily workload for the Office of Life Safety and building plans review to ensure accurate, predictable, and timely services are provided
- Enforce County Fire Prevention Code, NFPA Standards, and regulations by reviewing and evaluating construction documents and plans
- Supervise staff involved in the areas of fire protection plan review, permitting and life safety inspections, for new and existing construction; fire and life safety code education; development of codes, ordinances, interpretations, and regulations; and computer and administrative support services for the office
- Review and approve building construction drawings, site plans and other building construction documents for compliance with County and State codes
- Perform complex technical reviews and provide comments using the County’s electronic plan review software
- Coordinate office's program and review and inspection responsibilities with other County agencies and as needed, perform on-site inspections at construction sites to verify full compliance with life safety and fire code requirements
- Enforce, update, and maintain State and County fire and building codes and laws in coordination with other County and State agencies
- Compile and prepare formal inspection reports, memos, letters and other technical documents
- Attend training sessions related to fire prevention and life safety in order to keep abreast of current practices, and maintain training and certification for staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options
- Generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
- Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Work/Life balance programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Legal Resources
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
