ENGINEER (Fire Protection)

About the role

The position is located at the Houston Permitting Center - Building Code Enforcement/Plan Review and reports to the appropriate supervisor. It is an Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.

Essential Functions

• Leads and supports a culture of responsiveness, collaboration, integrity, ownership, innovation, and resiliency.
• Manages and coordinates the fire protection plan review personnel to ensure an efficient review of fire protection plans and consistent application of the fire codes and all related ordinances, policies, code word publications and procedures.
• Interprets NFPA and related standards, life safety requirements, material compliance, ordinances, policies, and procedures for plan review personnel, architects, engineers, contractors, and other design groups.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries from other City of Houston departments, consultants, agencies, contractors and the public.
• Responds to complaints and recommends corrective action.
• Collaborates with design groups for project presentations and preliminary reviews of construction projects.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and advice to subordinates.
• Fosters cooperation, communication, and knowledge sharing throughout the group.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions

• Routine walking, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds).
• Exposure to less than optimal temperature and air conditions.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing.
• OR Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board, and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.
• Requires four (4) years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to two years of the above experience requirement.
• Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
• May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Preferences

• Experience in Fire Protection design.
• Sprinkler related State, ICC or NFPA certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and explain City procedures to the public and other departmental entities.
• Preference given to eligible veteran applicants.

General Information

• Selection/Skills Tests Required: None
• Safety Impact Position: Yes
• Drug Testing: Yes

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Application Procedures

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .