Fire Prevention Lieutenant – Inspections & Investigations

City of Leawood, Kansas; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 61,179 - 68,824; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours of fully paid time off

Career development opportunities

Time-in-Service Bonus

Job summary

A municipal fire department is seeking a Fire Prevention Lieutenant in Leawood, Kansas. The role involves conducting inspections, responding to fire safety concerns, and performing fire investigations. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and at least six years of relevant fire service experience. The starting pay is between $44.41 and $49.96 per hour, with additional benefits that include paid time off and potential salary increases every three years. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the community's safety efforts while maintaining a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of fire service experience in a career paid position.
• Completion of Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Operations Level.
• Must maintain CPR/AED/Basic First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of buildings for code compliance.
• Respond to fire and life safety hazard complaints.
• Issue notices of code violations.
• Inspect permits for fire code operations.
• Respond to significant fire incidents.
• Conduct fire investigations upon request.
• Develop and present fire prevention training programs.

Skills

Self-starter mindset

Organizational skills

Time management

Public fire safety education

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or greater

Job description

A municipal fire department is seeking a Fire Prevention Lieutenant in Leawood, Kansas. The role involves conducting inspections, responding to fire safety concerns, and performing fire investigations. Candidates should have an Associate's degree and at least six years of relevant fire service experience. The starting pay is between $44.41 and $49.96 per hour, with additional benefits that include paid time off and potential salary increases every three years. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the community's safety efforts while maintaining a work-life balance.