Fire Prevention Officer (Grade 13)

City of Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntsville’s Fire and Rescue Department seeks a Fire Prevention Officer to educate the public, enforce fire codes, and inspect structures citywide. Candidates must possess and maintain State Fire Inspector I and Fire Instructor I certifications, or obtain them within ten months of hire. A valid driver’s license is required for field duties and outreach.

This is a technical field role focused on prevention, education, and compliance within Huntsville, Alabama.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak in front of groups.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Applicant shall be certified as State Fire Inspector I and Fire Instructor I, or obtain certification within ten months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Educate public and agencies on fire prevention topics.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with fire codes and ordinances.
• Enforce fire codes, standards, and state laws within city limits.
• Lead or participate in classes, seminars, and drills for education and outreach.

Skills

Public speaking

Inspection skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

State Fire Inspector I

Fire Instructor I

Job description

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’sFire & Rescuedepartment is seeking qualified applicants to fillour

Fire Prevention Officerposition(s).

ExcitingCareerOpportunities for Smart and Talented People.

About our Department:

The primary goal of Huntsville Fire & Rescue is to serve the public by protecting life, property and the environment. The department is staffed with well-trained personnel and teams with diverse and highly specialized skill sets to meet the wide-ranging demands for the City of Huntsville, Alabama.

On a daily basis the department staffs and coordinates 20 engine companies, five ladder trucks, four rescue trucks, along with a Special Operations Division which includes, Hazardous Materials Units, Technical Rescue Units, and several specialized support units. Huntsville Fire & Rescue also has investigations, emergency response dispatch, logistics, and training divisions, all of which are diverse, innovative and efficient.

Fire Prevention Officer Position at a Glance:

This is technical field work in the area of fire prevention which encompasses public education, enforcement of fire codes, ordinances, standards, guides, and state laws. Work involves conducting field inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances on all public access and private commercial structures within the city limits of Huntsville. Conducts classes, seminars, and drills to educate the public, private, and governmental agencies on an array of fire prevention topics.

Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency.

Ability to speak in front of small and large groups.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Applicants must also be certified as State Fire Inspector I and Fire Instructor I. Applicant shall be certified before application deadline or shall obtain certification within ten (10) months of hire date. If a newly hired candidate has not obtained the required certifications within ten (10) months of his/her hire date, continued employment will be governed in accordance with the City of Huntsville’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual, which may include termination of employment.

For More Information Regarding the Fire Prevention Officer Job Duties, Please Visit the Website Below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/1809584

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request