Fire Inspector #2846 - Emergency Management - Unassigned Division

Hamilton County Mayor's Office; Chattanooga (TN); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hamilton County Mayor's Office seeks a Fire Prevention Bureau Manager to oversee daily operations, inspections, and public education activities. You will coordinate programs, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Strong leadership and communication with diverse stakeholders are essential. The role emphasizes program development, data reporting, and community outreach, including public fire safety events and incident documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years' Life Safety/Fire Codes Enforcement experience.
• Tennessee Code Inspector Certification.
• NFPA or IFC Fire Inspector 1 Certification.
• Hazardous Materials Operations Level.
• Tennessee Emergency Medical Certification (EMR or higher).
• Fire Officer I certification required by hire or within 18 months.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Fire Prevention Bureau; plan, coordinate, and evaluate programs and procedures.
• Review and maintain incident reports, forms, and pre-fire planning documents.
• Provide expert advice on complex or problem situations and train staff and the public.
• Respond to concerns from internal departments, external agencies, and residents; manage public education events.

Connaissances

Statutes and regs knowledge

Supervisory principles

Incident command principles

Fire prevention strategies

Public education delivery

customer service

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Tennessee Code Inspector Certification

NFPA/IFC Fire Inspector 1 Certification

Hazardous Materials Operations Level

Tennessee EMR or higher

Fire Officer I (FO1) Certification

Description du poste

Description

Under general direction, manages the operations, including daily management of duties associated with the Fire Prevention Bureau. Duties are primarily administrative including: performing fire code inspections; facilitating and performing public education events; responding to consumer complaints or issues; and, preparing and completing a variety of forms, reports, logs, correspondence, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

This is a Fair Labor Standards Act Defined Exempt Position -

Exempt positions are excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers. The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position. FLSA does not limit the amount of work time an employer may require or expect from any exempt employee, on any schedule. Hamilton County Government expects an employee in this position to complete the work assigned regardless of the number of hours involved in completing the tasks assigned.

Tasks

Prioritizes and assigns work; conducts performance evaluations; maintains a healthy and safe working environment. Manages the day-to-day activities within the Department, which includes planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standard operating procedures; coordinates activities with other departments; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Reviews, analyzes, completes, processes, disseminates, and maintains a variety of documentation and records related to incidents, and/or other related items; reviews, analyzes, prepares, and completes various forms, reports, maintenance records, pre-fire plan drawings, supply orders, accident reports, and/or other related documents; verifies the accuracy and completeness of data and makes appropriate corrections or modifications.
Provides expert-level direction, advice, and technical expertise on complex or problem situations.
Participates in/on a variety of meetings, sessions, seminars, and workshops in order to receive and/or convey information.
Participates in and/or facilitates training sessions and station tours to the public on fire related topics.
Receives, responds to, and resolves concerns, issues, and complaints received from other internal departments, external agencies, citizens, and/or other interested parties.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

Knowledge of applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, case law, and Federal rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Hamilton County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory principles; incident command principles and practices; fire suppression techniques; modern firefighting and rescue principles and tactics; vehicle extrication methods; building structures.
Knowledge of investigation principles and practices; fire inspection principles; fire behavior; hazardous materials; customer service principles; emergency medical care; and vehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance principles and techniques.
Knowledge of Hamilton County geography.
Skill in monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate fire service personnel within Hamilton County prioritizing and assigning work; performing incident commander activities.
Skill in developing and implementing fire prevention and mitigation strategies and tactics; conducting pre-fire planning and fire hydrant inspections; developing and facilitating fire training sessions.
Skill in identifying and isolating hazardous materials; driving emergency fire and rescue vehicles.
Skill in conducting investigations; maintaining vehicles, buildings, equipment, and apparatus; reading and interpreting maps and diagrams; reviewing, analyzing, preparing, and maintaining a wide variety of reports, records, forms, and/or other related documents.
Skill in customer service and effectively representing the office in a number of different settings, circumstances and situations.
Skill in managing and overseeing office staff and functions.
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software packages.
Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.
Skill in managing and overseeing office staff and functions.

Minimum Qualifications

The equivalent of a high school diploma, and two (2) years of direct work experience in Life Safety/Fire Codes Enforcement. A valid Tennessee driver’s license with class F endorsement or the equivalent from state of residence is required.

Licensing And Certifications

Tennessee Code Inspector Certification

NFPA or IFC Fire Inspector 1 Certification

Hazardous Materials Operations Level

Tennessee Emergency Medical Certification at a minimum Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Fire Officer I (FO1) Certification - must possess at time of hire or obtain within 18 months of date of hire.

Additional Requirements

Additional certifications may be required dependent on assignment.

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.

This position is deemed essential/situational during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

Safety Sensitive

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” under the definition of TCA 50-9-103(16)(B), Drug-free Workplace Programs, Chapter Definitions. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS;

Tennessee Fire Instructor I (FII) Certification is preferred but not required.

Fire Officer I (FO1) Certification (preferred to possess at the time of hire).

Physical Requirements

Work involves the risk of bodily harm associated with fire, hazardous materials and related work situations. This position requires the individual to be in good physical condition, be able to wear heavy fire protection equipment, be able to lift and carry heavy items and equipment, be able to climb ladders, work in confined quarters while exposed to extreme heat and flames. There is the risk of potential exposure to harmful chemicals, toxic gasses, and poisons, biological hazards and infectious diseases.

Duties typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and infectious diseases. Works requires the incumbent to be on call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

Additional Information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.

https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx