Technical Services Officer (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Major Duties

• Actively participates in planning the Prevention Division’s operations with respect to equipment and manpower; conducts manpower/staffing utilization analysis and recommends effective utilization policies and procedures in conjunction with the budgetary process;
• Evaluates the need for and recommends the purchase of equipment and operating supplies in conjunction with budget preparation;
• Supervises the daily operations and administrative activities of the City's Technical Services Division of the Fire Department;
• Captains operational activities and maintains effective communication between all Fire Rescue divisions and service locations;
• Inspects new and existing buildings and developments for code compliance; issue citations as required;
• Develops the plan review process; reviews building plans for adherence to fire safety codes;
• Captains coordination and communication with buildings, architects, engineers and other industry professionals;
• Approves or disapproves plans; maintains records and reports;
• Reviews plats and development plans for adherence to fire safety codes;
• Develops, implements and evaluates a code enforcement process that ensures compliance with fire safety regulations;
• Trains new fire inspectors about the various inspection and code enforcement processes;
• Responds to fire scenes and takes active role in incident command; makes determination as to the safety of the fire prior to conducting fire investigations; documents fire scene; prepares investigative report;
• Performs hazardous materials inspection as necessary;
• Prepares and reviews inspection reports;
• Researches and writes fire safety ordinances and submit to chief for review; coordinates adoption of ordinance with appropriate local and state entities;
• Plans, organizes and implements community fire education program;
• Directs field personnel assigned to technical services programs;
• Reviews reports on prevention operations and in initiating appropriate corrective action as needed;
• Participates in the hiring, discipline and performance appraisal process for assigned divisions;
• Assesses the efficiency of prevention and investigative operations and recommends and implementing changes as necessary;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or related field with a Master’s degree preferred;
• Must possess a minimum of eight (8) years as Certified Firefighter and four (4) years of supervisory experience;
• Must possess Certification as Fire Inspector I and Fire and Life Safety Educator according to NFPA 1033 and 1035;
• Must possess a valid State of Georgia Class A driver’s license or any equivalent combination of education, experience or training that would meet the requirements for this job.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Advanced knowledge of fire prevention methods and techniques;
• Advanced knowledge of the geography of City of East Point;
• Advanced knowledge of the principles of supervision and management;
• Knowledge of administrative functions of the department;
• Knowledge of City of East Point Fire Codes and related ordinances;
• Knowledge of modern fire inspection principles, practices and methods;
• Knowledge of fire investigation practices;
• Knowledge of fire protection systems;
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, water supply systems, fire loads, fire cause determination and fire safety education;
• Knowledge of building construction;
• Knowledge of the staff, operations and equipment of other related agencies and mutual aid systems and knowledge of Fire Department funding sources;

Skills Required by the Position

• Skill in the use of tools, equipment and apparatus to fight fires, rescue or provide emergency medical care;
• Skill in reading building plans and specifications;
• Skill in the application of first aid principles and techniques;

Abilities by the Position

• Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in resolving operational problems;
• Ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations;
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity;
• Ability to train and direct staff in the use of equipment in fire tactics, strategy and control;
• Ability to effectively command as required the operation of an assigned shift;
• Ability to read blueprints and plats;
• Ability to apply judgment in making decisions on code compliance;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees, architects, construction workers, builders and the public.