Fire Marshal Job Description Sample

DESCRIPTION

The Orange County Fire Authority, Community Risk Reduction Department is currently accepting application for the position of Assistant Fire Marshal in-order-to create an eligibility list for potential future vacancies.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and energetic leader that can build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Key skills required for success in this position include possession of strong interpersonal skills, the ability to understand and navigate the regulatory environment, and the ability to maintain focus on the overall vision while managing specific programs.

CLASS SUMMARY:

Incumbents are responsible for supervising and coordinating the day-to-day operations of an assigned section. Incumbents may be assigned to the Prevention Field Services, Planning and Development Services, or Community Wildfire Mitigation Sections.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Assistant Fire Marshal is the fifth level in an eight level fire prevention series. The Assistant Fire Marshal is distinguished from the Senior Fire Prevention Specialist by its supervisory responsibilities. The Assistant Fire Marshal is distinguished from the Deputy Fire Marshal, which has managerial responsibility for day-to-day operations for an assigned section in the Fire Prevention Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(These duties are intended to be representative sample of the duties performed by the class.)

• Supervise employees to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations

• Participate in developing and implementing section goals and objectives.

• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports and information related to section operations and the appeals process

• Serve as a liaison with other section managers, partner jurisdictions, the general public, and/or other interested parties

• Conduct quality control of operations

• Analyze proposals for alternate methods of compliance for equivalency with code intent and recommend acceptance or denial

• Assist the public and other employees with technical inquiries related to plan review, hazardous materials, and/or inspections

• Pursue legal remedy for non-compliance, including issuance of pre-citation notices, preparation of legal complaints, and testifying in court

• Attend a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and/or meetings in an effort to remain current on applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Develop, conduct, and oversee public outreach and training sessions

• Participate in special projects related to fire prevention activities

• Coordinate staffing, permitting, scheduling, and other similar activities related to the periodic inspection program and special events

• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Positions assigned to Community Wildfire Mitigation may be responsible for:

• Coordinating community wildfire risk assessment, ranking activities and corrective measures

• Coordinating staffing, projects, inspection scheduling, and tracking and reporting of vegetation management

• Evaluating and champion process improvements for vegetation management/pre-fire issues

• Assisting with the development of education and mitigation strategies in high-risk areas including but not limited to contract cities, unincorporated areas, internal OCFA training, and when appropriate, outside agencies and organizations

• Providing expertise and facilitate community risk driven groups focused on wildfire issues, including but not limited to Fire Safe Councils and Firewise Communities

Positions assigned to Prevention Field Services Section may be responsible for:

• Oversee follow-up on public complaints

• Oversee and implement the development of procedures and handbooks for fire inspections

• Supervise daily activities of Prevention Support staff, including data entry for the fire prevention automated system

Positions assigned to Planning and Development Services Section may be responsible for:

• Develop code amendments and participate in the code adoption process with stakeholders and partner agencies

• Implement and oversee the outsource consultant plan review program

• Write technical guidelines, bulletins, and interpretations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.

EDUCATION (position requirement at entry):

Associate's Degree with major course work in fire science, business, political science, or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE (position requirement at entry):

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience related to plan review, and/or inspection.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

• Penal Code 832 Certification

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License record and status.

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in fire science, business, political science or closely related field

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience

• Five (5) years of related fire service experience

• ICC Fire Code Certification

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles

• Principles and practices of staff development and progressive discipline

• Inspection and/or plan review practices

• Chemical properties and their hazards

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

• Report writing methods

• Mathematical concepts

• Customer service principles

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Monitoring and evaluating employees

• Prioritizing and assigning work

• Using computers and applicable software applications

• Analyzing, interpreting, and applying applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, rules, and regulations

• Performing mathematical calculations

• Negotiating problem resolutions

• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously

• Maintaining records

• Evaluating alternative means and methods to meet the intent of applicable codes

• Conducting presentations

• Recognizing fire and life safety code violations and hazards

• Reading plans and blueprints

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: balancing, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching, standing, walking, driving, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW:

The Human Resources Department reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

TESTING:

Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

ELIGIBLE LIST:

After all selection procedures have been completed, the Human Resources Department will establish an Eligibility List of qualified candidates. Note: The duration of an Eligible List is one year, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:

All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Division office.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

Candidates are required to provide a full and complete response to the questions. The information provided will be used as a scoring device. Candidates should take care to be descriptive and thorough in their responses. Failure to provide complete responses will result in a lower score or disqualification.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Online (only online applications will be accepted)

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of online applications

• Candidates should match their professional experience with specific qualifications listed in the bulletin and include areas in which they have developed expertise

• The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications

• Candidates are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through their accounts at www.govermentjobs.com.

• To view the full job description, please visit www.ocfa.org

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA ACCOMMODATION):

In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Senior Human Resources Analyst via email at dukesteppe@ocfa.org within 72 hours of the close of this recruitment.

QUESTIONS:

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Duke Steppe, Senior Human Resources Analyst via email at dukesteppe@ocfa.org.

NOTE:

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

Conducts fire and life safety inspections and implements and enforces applicable National Fire Protection Association Standards, State Fire Marshal mandates and University of Houston policies, orders and directives.

• Conducts life safety inspections of interiors and exteriors of University facilities to detect fire hazards, efficiency of fire protection systems, and adequacy of fire escapes and exits.

• Prepares detailed inspection reports; discusses unsafe conditions and corrective actions with responsible party.

• Issues notices for uncorrected fire hazards from previous inspections and follows up to resolves compliance problems.

• Conducts permit inspections and issues permits in compliance with fire safety regulations.

• Performs periodic flow tests and inspections of campus fire hydrants.

• Responds to complaints regarding fire hazards and code violations; researches fire code violations and provides direction and/or technical assistance for correction.

• Coordinates fire drills and fire prevention programs to educate faculty, staff, and students.

• Reviews fire protection plans and building plans for applicable code compliance, advises of required changes, and approves completed plans.

• Conducts acceptance tests of fire alarms, sprinklers, and other fire protection systems and equipment; coordinates corrections with contractors.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EEO/AA18 months and 3 years experience.

Requires specialized training in basic trades, principles, procedures, practice, routines or techniques in a specific area or trade which might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond the high school level. Vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment may be required.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years or more experience conducting fire and life safety inspections.

• Basic Fire Inspector certificate from Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

• 3 years or more experience responding to complaints regarding fire hazards and code violations; researching fire code violations and providing direction and/or technical assistance.

Note: Please provide 3 professional references with your submission.

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Fire Marshal

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The Fire Marshal I promotes public safety and hospital policythrough implementation and enforcement of fire and life safety codes and standards.Provides and conducts educational activities in fire and life safety. Inspects,maintains and tests fire equipment, responding to alarms, and assistinginspection agencies.

Dutiesand Responsibilities:

1.Conducts ongoing employee orientation, firesafety classes and fire drill training and other training sessions; analyzesand critiques potential liabilities and makes recommendations and improvementsas necessary.
2.Issues citations to departments, vendors andindividuals for not following mandatory fire safety protocol and procedures.
3.Interprets and applies all applicable firesafety codes/regulations.
4.Operates and maintains fire alarm systemincluding associated panels, smoke detectors, sprinklers, flow alarms, manualfire alarm stations and firefighting equipment including extinguishers,standpipe hose lines, masks, etc., when necessary
5.Conducts independent inspections ofconstruction projects, establishes interim Life Safety Measures and follow-upinspections during construction periods and assists government agencies withinspections.
6.May supervise fire response team, securitypersonnel, staff, visitors and patients during fire emergency situations andmaintains or initiates communication with boiler room, engineering desk,Security and Telecommunications department.
7.Conducts environment of care rounds, inspectsand tests sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, automatic extinguishingsystems, emergency lights, exit ways, standpipe, exit stairs, doors, lights,linen chutes, etc., on a monthly or quarterly basis; maintaining documentationfor inspection, testing and maintenance of fire systems, fire extinguishers andhoses.
8.Responds to all fire alarms, malfunctions,assorted alarm problems and investigates gas smells, leaks, burning odors,etc., keep records on all fires and major incidents including causes, lossesand operations.
9.Creates and maintains incident reports, workorders and violation orders.
10. Remains current and knowledgeable in all NewYork City Fire Safety codes and regulations, National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA) Life Safety Codes, Department of Health (DOH), and

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
11. Performs other duties as required.

Education:

• HS diploma, GED required, Associate's degreepreferred.

• Current FDNY certification of fitness Z-50 orF58/85; in addition, S-12, S-13, S-95, F-01 and F-07.

Experience:

• 1 year required relevant experience forlicensure, including fire investigation, inspection and prevention.

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We work hard to acquireand retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing workenvironment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that allemployees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on qualitypatient care.

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The Mount Sinai HealthSystem is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect forindividual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feelvalued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexualorientation.

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About the Position

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

JULY 2019 ACADEMY

RECRUITER INFORMATION

Ron Prewitt rprewitt@lasvegasnevada.gov

RECRUITMENT SEMINARS (not mandatory)

The following seminars are now on the schedule.

All seminars will be at City Hall, 1st Floor, 495 S. Main Street

Parking is available in the City Hall Parking Garage at 500 South Main Street

There will be a 2-hour parking validation at the event.

THIS IS THE LAST SEMINAR FOR THIS CYCLE

Saturday, December 15, 2018 (9am

• 11am) register

STEP #1

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

You MUST complete a City of Las Vegas online application by the posted closing date and time.

STEP #2

NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK (Law Enforcement Test)

You MUST self-schedule and take the LAW ENFORCEMENT test with National Testing Network by January 15, 2019. You must score 70% or higher on the Video Section.To schedule your test, select City of Las Vegas under Nevada. We will NOT contact you about taking the test. You should schedule and take the test on your own before the testing deadline. Link to National Testing Network Home Page. If you have any questions about testing with National Testing Network you should contact a representative at (866) 563-3882.

STEP #3

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (Invitation Only)

You will only be invited to the Physical Agility Test if you have (1) submitted a complete City of Las Vegas employment application by the filing deadline, (2) met the minimum qualifications for the position, and (3) passed the LAW ENFORCEMENT test through the National Testing Network with a score of 70% or higher on the video portion of the test.

Those invited to the physical agility test will contacted by email.

The Nevada Administrative Code Section 289.200 sets the physical fitness standards required for a law enforcement recruit. These standards must be achieved to successfully complete an academy. The City of Las Vegas uses these standards to test applicants for the position of Deputy City Marshal. This is a PASS or FAIL test. Failing any one of the standards is considered a failure for the entire test.

City of Las Vegas Testing Standards: (watch video)

• Vertical Jump

• 15 inches

• Agility Run – 19.5 seconds

• Sit Ups – 30 qualifying sit-ups in 60 seconds

• Push Ups – 23 qualifying push-ups (no time limit; but any rest is in the up position)

• 300 Meter Run – 68 seconds

• 1.5 Mile Run – 16 minutes, 57 seconds

STEP #4

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Applicants who pass the physical agility test will undergo a thorough criminal background investigation which will include a background interview. You will receive more information on this process at your physical agility test.

Candidates should expect a very competitive background process with only a percentage of candidates moving forward to polygraphs.

STEP #5

POLYGRAPH

The polygraph is by invitation only. Completing the background interview DOES NOT guarantee that you will move on to the polygraph. A polygraph, popularly referred to as a lie detector, measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the candidate is asked and answers a series of questions. If you are scheduled for a polygraph, you will be contacted by our Internal Affairs Division.

STEP #6

PSYCHOLOGICAL SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT

The Psychological Suitability Assessment is by invitation only and begins with a written psychological assessment. The written assessment typically takes 4-5 hours to complete. Before leaving the test site applicants are scheduled for a 30 minute interview with the psychologist for some time that week. Every effort will be made to schedule the interview the day after the exam for out of state applicants. Applicants should prepare to be flexible with their calendar for the days following the written assessment to accommodate the interview.

ACADEMY SELECTIONS

Candidates who are selected to take the Psychological Suitability Assessment will be considered for selection at the Command Hiring Meeting. Academy selections are very competitive and based on candidate overall background evaluations and the number of vacancies at that time. There are always more qualified candidates than we have vacancies.

Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a (1) pre-academy physical agility test, (2) hair drug test, (3) fingerprint background check, (4) medical fitness examination, (5) and education & employment verification.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

See Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience. One year of work experience (does NOT have to be law enforcement).

Education. High school diploma or equivalent to graduation from high school date of application.

License. Appropriate valid driver's license date of application and maintenance thereafter.

Age. Be at least 21 years of age at the time of job offer.

Citizenship. Be a United States citizen at time of job offer.

Review the Job Description for More Details

Special to this classification pursuant to NAC 289.110

• Have no conviction of a felony in the state of Nevada, or any offense which would be considered a felony if committed in the state of Nevada.

• Have no conviction of any crime for which you were required to register and/or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence including use or attempted use of physical force.

• Have no conviction of unlawful use, sale, or possession of a control substance.

Department Hiring Standards

• No convictions with the past 12 months, including DUI.

• Drug use (including marijuana and steroids) may be disqualifying.

• Two or more alcohol related incidents in the past 48 months is disqualifying.

• Suspensions, revocations or cancelations of driver's license within the last three years will be reviewed on an individual basis.

• Separation from any branch of the United States Armed Forces under less than "honorable" conditions, or separation honorably from the Armed Forces for reasons of unsuitability or misconduct is disqualifying.

• Any active warrant at the time of background interview is disqualifying.

• Decertification from any law enforcement agency is disqualifying.

• Termination for cause by another criminal justice agency is disqualifying.

• Any misrepresentations, either intentionally or unintentionally, will be grounds for disqualification.

Department Personal Appearance Standards (Including Tattoos & Branding)

• While on duty, and/or representing the City of Las Vegas, uniformed or otherwise, all department employees will be neat and clean in their appearance in public.

• Employees are prohibited from attaching, affixing, or displaying objects, articles or jewelry on or through the nose, tongue, eyebrow, or other exposed body part, except females are allowed one post or stud earring per ear, while on duty.

• All employees are prohibited from stretching or "gauging" their earlobes.

• Any jewelry implants will not be exposed or visible while on duty.

• Tattoos or branding will not be exposed or visible while on duty and/or representing the City of Las Vegas or the Department. Such markings must be covered by clothing and may NOT be covered by make-up or bandages.

• Tattoos or branding anywhere on the body that promote racism/discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, or contain sexually explicit material are prohibited.

Complete list of Department Hiring Standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

See Job Description

Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:

Under direction of the Chief Marshal, to perform a variety of duties involved in performing law enforcement-related functions in facility security, transports, and arrests.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervision.

Examples of Duties

Execute all lawful service, including: arrest warrants, subpoenas, and mental health commitments.

The safe transportation of all prisoners, inmates, and mental health clients.

Exercise authority in preventing or defusing potentially violent situations involving court personnel, the mentally ill, and others.

Communicate with Abilene Police Department personnel, Taylor County Jail personnel, Legal Department staff, attorneys, other court staff members, to obtain and disburse information necessary to court operations, transports, and arrests.

Enter, retrieve, and interpret all types of data.

Perform fundamental tasks associated with service or process including telephone calls to defendants and others, verifying identifying information, addresses and other identifying documents, etc.

Attend all court sessions in both City Hall and Taylor County Jail to assist judge, record document dispositions, maintain order, and direct defendants, jurors, and witnesses. This involves:

Legibly hand-writing log entries, forms, etc.

Transporting documents, cash, or persons to and from the court office, jail, and the Taylor County Law Enforcement Center, or other facilities throughout the state.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Law enforcement methods, practices, and pertinent laws.

Office practices, methods, and computer equipment.

English language including spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation

Skill to:

Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Maintain order and safety in various situations.

Operate office and police equipment, including computer equipment.

Ability to:

Cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for others.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Maintain records and files; assemble and organize data, and prepare logs.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Safely and effectively transport detainees or mental health clients.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of prior law enforcement experience is preferred.

Some knowledge of security and court operations is preferred.

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or GED and the completion of approved Texas Basic Peace Officer Academy are required.

License or Certificate:

At minimum, must have a Texas Basic Peace Officer License.

A valid Texas Driver's License is required.

Special Requirements:

Ability of be on call and travel throughout the state of Texas.

Safely and effectively maintain custody or transport detainees or mental health clients to various locations and facilities.

Must be available for on call duty in order to respond to operational needs and/or to respond to emergencies or immediate transports.

Ability to run, stoop, bend, kneel, and twist.

Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Supplemental Information

City of Abilene Core Values

Respect

• Demonstrating through our actions that we hold ourselves and our citizens in high enough regard to do what we say we will do, in the timeframe we commit to.

• Recognizing that everyone has dignity and deserves helpful, courteous, and prompt attention.

• Consistently doing what is necessary, expected, and required, and when able to do so, exceeding expectations.

Integrity

• Possessing an unwavering commitment to doing the right things right.

• Consistently adhering to high professional and ethical standards.

• Keeping commitments to our citizens, co-workers, and others.

Service Above Self

• Being open and approachable to council members, citizens, and our fellow employees at all times.

• Treating our customers like we would like to be treated.

• Fostering a servant's heart in ourselves and each other by conscientiously doing what is best for the community in all cases.

• Passionately committed to serving others.

• Helping to make our citizens' lives better.

• Finding ways to say yes.

Excellence in All We Do

• Delivering on promises made, taking personal responsibility for achieving community-minded goals.

• Leading by example, recognizing the importance of working together to meet everyone's needs, treating everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

• Sharing resources and information freely.

• Communicating regularly and honestly with council members, citizens, and employees.

• Having a can-do attitude.

• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel.

• Makes periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment.

• Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.

• Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process

• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.

• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.

• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents.

• Prepares logs and reports as required

Requirements

• With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain. Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing requirements for Security Officers.

• Design fire detection and suppression systems
• Preparation of project specifications
• Evaluate, plan, and specify fire suppression water supplies and fire suppression systems
• Evaluate, plan, and specify special hazard suppression systems
• Evaluate, plan, and specify fire alarm and mass notification systems
• Prepare and evaluate fire protection systems’ calculations, e.g. hydraulic calculations, voltage drop calculations, etc.
• Perform hydrant flow test and analysis of water supplies
• Preparation of cost estimates
• Building life safety evaluation
• Code consultation
• Utilize Autodesk Revit for design and coordination with other disciplines
• Involvement in local professional organizations
• Collaborate with other fire protection staff to further develop and refine fire protectionrelated policies and procedures
• Meet needs of both project team members (internal and external) and clients
• Communicate professionally and efficiently with team members and clients

1. Registered Fire Protection Engineer
2. BS in Fire Protection Engineering from an EAC or TAC ABET accredited degree program
3. In-depth knowledge of model codes and NFPA standards
4. Ability to work on a project team to ensure that production schedules are met
5. Willing to travel to project sites as required

• 6+ years of experience in the field of fire protection and life safety

Are you looking for a career in a fast paced, growing business with lots of opportunity for advancement? If so, then Encore Fire Protection may be the place for you. Encore is redefining the fire protection industry by taking a customer-first approach to everything we do. Our success throughout New England has created a need for a Fire Sprinkler Apprentice to work out of our Needham, Massachusetts service headquarters in our Fire Sprinkler Division.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Working under the direct supervision of a qualified Journeyman
• Laying out, assembling, installing, maintaining, and servicing Fire Sprinkler Systems
• Being a positive and professional representative of Encore while dealing with customers, directly and indirectly

What You'll Need to Do it:

• Minimum 1-year experience in construction field
• Must be able to take direction from supervisors and then work independently with minimal supervision, follow directions and meet deadlines
• Must be able to work at heights and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation with willingness to travel within the state of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen/background check as condition of employment

There are certainly technical skills required to do this job well, however, we have identified a more than a few common characteristics in the A-Players on our Apprentice Teams:

• Quality - Exceeding expectations and becoming an industry expert
• Integrity - Providing best in class customer service
• Teamwork - This company is a team, we all grow together
• Growth - Hard work does not go unnoticed. We train, develop, and promote from within

Candidates should have interest in construction industry and may possess experience reading blueprints, using hand tools and operating machinery.

Benefits

As a company, Encore is hyper-focused on developing a culture that thrives on success and is energized by the fact that we get to make peoples' lives better and safer each day. One of the ways we do this is by generously rewarding all those who contribute to our continued growth. But we also believe that not all rewards are monetary. Here are just a few a few perks that a successful individual in this role can expect:

• Full-time position with an attractive hourly pay and opportunity for advancement.
• Encore apparel and gear
• Tuition for apprenticeship school and hours toward Journeyman License
• Freedom to express ideas - a culture of willingness to test, try, modify, adopt, enhance, improve and CHANGE as needed
• Access to leading edge web-based productivity tools
• Participation in Fidelity 401(K) that includes employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits through Blue Cross
• Company-paid life insurance policy of $25,000

Encore Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.