FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Fire Marshals Office, located in Concord, NH, seeks a Fire Protection Specialist (Program Specialist III) for statewide fire inspection programs. The role includes plan reviews, inspections of facilities, enforcing fire codes, and providing training to fire safety personnel.

The position requires 5 years of education/experience in relevant fire disciplines, a valid driver’s license, and passing background checks.

Qualifications

• Education and experience must be in fire science, environmental engineering, building construction, emergency management, fire prevention, fire inspection, hazardous materials, or fire protection.
• Equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Fingerprint and motor vehicle record checks required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plan reviews and inspections of licensed healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with fire and building codes.
• Perform construction plan reviews and issue approvals when directed by the Deputy Fire Marshal.
• Inspect all occupied state buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce relevant ordinances and statutes.
• Document code violations and prepare detailed inspection reports; coordinate with owners to achieve compliance.
• Lead in fire safety training programs for personnel and participate in meetings and hearings.

Skills

Fire inspection

Plan review

Code enforcement

Training programs

Communication

Education

Education/Experience equivalence

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division of Fire Safety

110 Smokey Bear Boulevard

Concord, NH 03301

FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

(Program Specialist III)

Position #45028

The pay range for this position is $25.40 - $34.14 per hour

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Fire Marshals Office has a full-time vacancy for Fire Protection Specialist (Program Specialist III), SOC Title 33-2020 FIRE INSPECTORS-L2, which has a 37.5-hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

Summary:

Plans and coordinates fire prevention procedures of statewide fire inspection programs, including inspecting buildings to detect fire hazards, conducting plan reviews, enforcing state statutes and local ordinances, and providing training to fire safety and state, local, and municipal personnel.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in fire science, environmental engineering, building construction, emergency management, fire prevention, fire inspection, hazardous materials, or fire protection.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements: Must pass a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification in Fire Inspector I, Fire Protection Specialist and/or equivalent preferred. Ten years of experience within a fire department, state fire agency, or district fire mutual aid system.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Must obtain full-time firefighter certification issued by the NH Fire Standards and Training Commission within 12 months of hire, and maintain throughout tenure of service.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria:

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct plan reviews and inspections of licensed healthcare facilities in accordance with RSA 151:6 II, RSA 153 and RSA 155-A. Coordinates with Department of Health & Human Services, design professionals, contractors, and facility staff to achieve compliance with state building and fire code.
• Perform construction plan review to verify fire and building code compliance and issues approvals when directed by the Deputy Fire Marshal. Assists with inspections of construction projects in state buildings and others as required in RSA 155-A and Saf-C 8100.
• Conduct inspections of all occupied public buildings and premises owned by the state in accordance with RSA 153:8-a (d) to detect fire hazards; enforces local ordinances and state statutes.
• Promote effective application of State Fire Code by documenting code violations and writing detailed inspection reports, following up with re-inspections as needed. Works with building owners to achieve compliance with the minimum level of fire and life safety required by the code.
• Conduct training programs for fire safety personnel related to fire protection, fire prevention, and fire inspection procedures.
• Confers with city and town officials regarding fire protection and prevention laws, rules, and statutes.
• Perform fire protection research and code analysis, makes recommendations, and attends meetings and administrative hearings as necessary.
• Assist in the development of professional and technical fire safety standards under the direction of the deputy fire marshal and according to departmental guidelines.

For further information, please contact Brian Allard, Assistant Director at [e-mail] or 603-223-4289.

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964