Minimum Salary: $5,538.60 per month
Maximum Salary: $7,190.19 per month
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Fire
Closes: January 26, 2014 at 5:00 PM
(Open to current employees and the general public.)

Summary

The City of Bellevue Fire Department is currently accepting applications for a Fire Prevention Officer in our Fire Prevention Division. This position is responsible for the enforcement of fire prevention codes and standards in existing and newly constructed buildings and occupancies. The position is also responsible for investigation of fires and the follow-up determination of cause.

 

Individuals in this position will also be expected to become proficient in reviewing and approving plans and specifications for fire suppression, fire detection, special hazards, high piled storage and hazardous materials installations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Ability to use strong human relations and communications skills.
  • Enforce fire prevention codes and standards in existing and newly constructed buildings and occupancies.
  • Serve as a technical consultant on fire and life safety prevention fundamentals to fire suppression forces engaged in company fire prevention programs
  • Maintain an oversight role to a geographically defined area of the city with respect to fire loss, fire investigation, fire inspection practices, and public education program delivery
  • Investigate the cause and origin of fires.
  • Supervise activities of fire suppression and back up investigative personnel
  • Interview witnesses; write reports, and building comprehensive cases for the prosecution of arsonists.
  • Analyze physical evidence, circumstance and motive
  • Use a variety of tools to move debris and collect evidence at a scene of a fire.
  • Review technical drawings and plans for conformity with fire codes, city ordinances and fire protection standards

Qualifications

  • College-level course work in fire prevention fundamentals.
  • Word processing and data entry experience.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Organization and detail-orientated skills.
  • Certified as a fire inspector or ability to acquire within 6 months.
  • Two years of experience as a fire inspector utilizing fire codes.
  • Fire investigation experience preferred.
  • Fire and city safety plans review experience preferred.
  • Must be able to kneel, stoop, climb and lift 30+ pounds.
  • Ability to work on-call as required.
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Additional information

  • Incumbents are exposed to a variety of hazards.
  • This is a union, non-exempt position

How To Apply

Click “Apply Now” to complete the application for this position. For further information, please contact Steve Swarthout at425.452.4112 or email at sswarthout@bellevuewa.gov . Questions regarding the on-line application should be directed to the IT help desk at 425.452.4340

 Payroll Title: Fire Prevention Officer

Position ID: 358

Job ID: 14-0002

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