Fire Prevention Specialist — Protect & Educate Community

Salt Lake City Corporation; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and personal leave

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Fire Prevention Specialist to support the Salt Lake City Fire Department. Under the guidance of the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal, this role protects the community through fire prevention and life safety efforts, including inspections and expert guidance.

The position is full-time in Salt Lake City with a wage range of $25.41/hr–$39.06/hr and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of experience in communications, fire, or related industries.
• Fire Inspector I certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of fire prevention methods, building and fire codes, and the legal system as it affects enforcement of building and fire codes.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints and compare them with construction in progress.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with Department management, supervisors, other employees, professional peers and the general public.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts general inspections on premises for compliance with fire codes and laws.
• Conducts proper legal action to gain compliance and enforcement.
• Acts as an expert witness in general and specialty areas.
• Prepares and maintains files and reports for these activities.
• Acts as consultant to other fire department personnel, the public and other agencies regarding fire prevention, code interpretation questions, life safety problems, fire safety education, fire protection equipment, pre-fire planning, and preconstruction planning.
• Represents department at functions involving life and fire safety programs, education, or discussions.
• Produces related materials including bulletins, mailers, and brochures.
• Performs research for fire inspection, code development, code enforcement, public education, and public information activities, including smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and recent innovations in fire related technology.
• Maintains liaison with various parts of the fire department and other public safety agencies.
• May present information to media after approval from Fire Marshal.
• Provides training to other city departments as required.
• Maintains positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication on a regular basis with community, the Fire Prevention Bureau, Operations Division, City Personnel, and other agencies to ensure continuity and coordination.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Fire Science or related field

Job description

Salt Lake City Corporation is seeking a Fire Prevention Specialist to support the Salt Lake City Fire Department. Under the guidance of the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal, this role protects the community through fire prevention and life safety efforts, including inspections and expert guidance.

The position is full-time in Salt Lake City with a wage range of $25.41/hr–$39.06/hr and a comprehensive benefits package.