Life Safety Supervisor

About the role

This professional position is responsible for interpretations and application of fire and life safety codes, NFPA regulations and other applicable codes related to the regulation of fire suppression systems and life safety requirements during plan review and construction. Some fieldwork may be required. Supervision is given to the life safety review and inspection staff. Supervision is received from the Assistant Department Head of Permits and Inspections.

Responsibilities

• Manage the plans, policies and daily workload for the Office of Life Safety and building plans review to ensure accurate, predictable, and timely services are provided
• Enforce County Fire Prevention Code, NFPA Standards, and regulations by reviewing and evaluating construction documents and plans
• Supervise staff involved in the areas of fire protection plan review, permitting and life safety inspections, for new and existing construction; fire and life safety code education; development of codes, ordinances, interpretations, and regulations; and computer and administrative support services for the office
• Review and approve building construction drawings, site plans and other building construction documents for compliance with County and State codes
• Fire Code (NFPA 1), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), other NFPA standards, ICC Codes, and other applicable codes
• Coordinate office's program and review and inspection responsibilities with other County agencies and as needed, perform on-site inspections at construction sites to verify full compliance with life safety and fire code requirements
• Enforce, update, and maintain State and County fire and building codes and laws in coordination with other County and State agencies
• Compile and prepare formal inspection reports, memos, letters and other technical documents
• Attend training sessions related to fire prevention and life safety in order to keep abreast of current practices, and maintain training and certification for staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or related field which must include at least 2 years supervising or managing staff

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of applicable fire codes, life safety codes, in accordance with State and Local ordinances
• Knowledge of legislation affecting fire code and fire prevention activities and implementation of plan review and field inspection practices and principles
• Advanced knowledge of building construction drawings, site plans, and other building construction knowledge
• Knowledge of County and Divisional processes and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable applications and software
• Skills in plan evaluation
• Skills in interpreting and applying building and fire codes
• Skills in technical writing and reporting
• Skills in supervising and managing staff
• Ability to effectively interpret and apply appropriate regulations (including state, local, NFPA and ICC)
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary certifications