City Of Tumwater
Fire Prevention Officer
City Of Tumwater, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502
Salary:
$10,062.00 Monthly
Location :
Tumwater Fire Department, WA
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
2024-00014
Department:
Fire Department
Opening Date:
09/13/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
General Statement of Duties/Supervision
Tumwater is a vibrant community, rich in history, community, and opportunity.
Nestled into the base of Puget Sound, Tumwater is the southern gateway to the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area. It's just a little over an hour from the Pacific Ocean beaches, the Olympic Peninsula, and Mount Rainier with beautiful landscapes of prairie, river, estuary, and lush green trees. With its central location, Tumwater is a picturesque Northwest community with convenient access to arts, cultural and outdoor recreation.
Our vision is to create a future that is highly livable with diverse and engaged residents, a strong economy, and a healthy natural environment. Safe neighborhoods, quality schools, and a sense of community pride make Tumwater a great place to live, work, and play.
General Statement of Duties:
Conducts field inspections and reviews plans under general supervision to assure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and ordinances. Oversees the resolution of code violations through education and enforcement if necessary. Provides community fire prevention educational programs. Coordinates fire investigation activities for the Department.Essential Job Duties
Conducts field inspections of occupancies within the City on a routine basis to ensure compliance with approved plans, Tumwater Municipal Code and the International Fire Code with State/local amendments, and other applicable regulations; discusses problems with owners/managers and primarily through education seeks compliance with codes to protect the citizens and their property from uncontrolled fire and other preventable catastrophe's.Consults with Community Development and other City on fire code compliance issues as part of the building permitting process.Assists in fire prevention education under the direction of the Fire Prevention Officer II and/or management.Responds to inquiries, complaints, or requests for assistance relative to code issues by the general public in writing, by telephone, or in person, and is responsible for satisfactory resolution while representing the City; refers items of a sensitive or complex nature to the Fire Chief or those questions not involved with code compliance to the appropriate department.Recommends revisions, and through personal contact with the public, assures compliance when discrepancies with codes and regulations are noted, through education progressing to enforcement if needed; confers with supervisor on disputed or exceptionally difficult cases to determine compliance with codes and ordinances, and for prosecution of violations; issues correction notices and/or stop work orders as directed per the TMC 15.16 and/or the International Fire Code.Maintains accurate and complete records of inspection, investigations and other work performed; prepares reports for written or oral presentation; assists with billing statement preparation; prepares reports about code violations in preparing cases for legal action as directed when education is not successful in removing the violations.Respond to fire alarm calls, secure fire scene for investigations, interview witnesses, photograph fire scene, prepare scene diagram and collect evidence to establish the cause and origin of the fire.Prepare fire investigation reports as required documenting fire damage, description of premises, fire indicators, area of origin and substantiating evidence of cause, origin, and classification.Respond to structural fires during duty hours and off duty when requested by the officer in charge.Perform fire suppression and emergency medical duties as required.Maintain EMT certification by providing routine and emergency medical services in response to emergency medical service calls.Performs related duties as assigned.Selection Criteria
This posting is open to all lateral or internal candidates that meet minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School graduation or GED certificate, and;Two years full time experience as a firefighterCompletion of Department approved firefighter training to include an approved fire academy and Firefighter 1 & 2 certification, and;Training/Licenses/Certifications:
A valid Washington state driver's license is required;Current Emergency Medical Technician certificationFire Prevention Officer I Required Qualifications Including:
International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector 1 Certification, or a demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain certifications within six months of employment, and;International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector 2 Certification, or a demonstrated ability to obtain certifications within one year of employment, and;International Association of Fire Investigators (IAAI) Fire Investigator Technician (IAAI-FIT) designation within two years of appointment or as soon as practicable, or;Any substantially similar training may be substituted if approved by the Fire Chief and HR.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of college level course work in Civil Engineering, Code Enforcement, Fire Administration, or technically related subjects is preferred. Experience with building or fire code enforcement and/or related plans examination work. Fire investigation and prevention experience/certification is preferred.Other information (if any) specific to this position
Supplemental Information
Contacts:
The position is in constant contact with citizens, business owners, developers and other city staff.
Supervision:
Supervision is provided by the Fire Chief through review and evaluation of adherence to department policies and procedures, quality of inspections, relations with the customer and compliance to codes. Supervision of lower-level employees is not required.
Accountability:
The Fire Prevention Officer is accountable for the efficient provision of an effective, comprehensive fire protection service to the residents of Tumwater.
Working Conditions:
Mobility in and around businesses in various weather conditions is a daily working condition. Inspectors must be able to bend over, stoop down, enter narrow passageways under buildings or in attics, climb ladders, and work on uneven construction materials. Must be able to focus on the work to be done in a distracting, noisy construction environment.
Physical Requirements:
Work is often performed in an office setting. Specific physical requirements and typical working conditions for this position are on file in the Administrative Services Department.
The City of Tumwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
The City of Tumwater is committed to wellness, safety, the environment and racial equity.
The following is an overview of the benefits available City of Tumwater Firefighters. This position is IAFF represented.
Northwest Firefighter Trust- Medical, Dental and Vision:
The City pays 100% for the employee and 85% for eligible dependents.Employee + Spouse = 100%Employee +Spouse + Dependent = 100%Additional dependents covered at 85%The Trust also offers $20,000 basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Vacation:
Fire employees earn 104 hours of paid annual leave during their first year of employment. This rate increases with years of service.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 24 hours per month.
Holidays:
8 Paid holidays which include Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, 9/11 Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Retirement:
Firefighters are eligible for the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System - LEOFF 2. Both the City and the employee contribute to the system. The state retirement system provides retirement benefits and also benefits for people who are disabled. Employees leaving City service prior to retirement may withdraw their total contribution with interest.
Deferred Compensation:
Employees may directly reduce their taxable income and defer this taxation until retirement or withdrawal of funds by participating in a deferred compensation plan. Deferred compensation allows an employee to defer up to $19,500 of their gross annual salary (more if over age 50) in 2021. The employee chooses how to invest their deferred salary.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA):
The City makes an annual tax-free contribution of $1,118 for single employees and $2,218 for a family to an HRA account for employees to pay for eligible health expenses.
Flexible Spending Account:
This account allows people to put away money, before taxes, into an account to pay for dependent care (up to $5000) or medical expenses (up to $2750).
Life Insurance:
The City will purchase for each employee $10,000 worth of group term life insurance.
Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) : The City contributes $150 into this account per month. The purpose of this account is to pay for eligible medical expenses after retirement.
Worker's Compensation:
The City of Tumwater is insured through L&I for employee occupational injuries or illness.
Well City Award:
The City's wellness program has been recognized as achieving quality standards of employee health promotion. Employees are encouraged to participate in in-office activities such as Reflexology and Chair massages.
Tuition Reimbursement:
The City offers a tuition reimbursement program. Firefighters who complete their Associates or Bachelor's degree may be eligible for a percentage increase in pay.
Hours of Work:
Firefighters work a 24 hour with 48 hours off then another 24 hours with 96 hours off within a 4-platoon system. Work schedules may be subject to overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Career Opportunities:
The City encourages career development for its employees and frequently seeks to promote qualified employees from within the City service.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
01
The Fire Prevention Officer deals directly with the public, including business owners and property maintenance professionals. Please describe any experience you have working directly with the public.
02
Please discuss any previous training or current certifications held related to fire prevention, community risk reduction, and building/fire codes and inspection.
03
Please describe any fire investigation experience or certifications held.
04
I have read the job description and meet or exceed all minimum qualifications.
YesNo
Required Question
$10,062.00 Monthly
Location :
Tumwater Fire Department, WA
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
2024-00014
Department:
Fire Department
Opening Date:
09/13/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
General Statement of Duties/Supervision
Tumwater is a vibrant community, rich in history, community, and opportunity.
Nestled into the base of Puget Sound, Tumwater is the southern gateway to the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area. It's just a little over an hour from the Pacific Ocean beaches, the Olympic Peninsula, and Mount Rainier with beautiful landscapes of prairie, river, estuary, and lush green trees. With its central location, Tumwater is a picturesque Northwest community with convenient access to arts, cultural and outdoor recreation.
Our vision is to create a future that is highly livable with diverse and engaged residents, a strong economy, and a healthy natural environment. Safe neighborhoods, quality schools, and a sense of community pride make Tumwater a great place to live, work, and play.
General Statement of Duties:
Conducts field inspections and reviews plans under general supervision to assure compliance with federal, state, and local codes and ordinances. Oversees the resolution of code violations through education and enforcement if necessary. Provides community fire prevention educational programs. Coordinates fire investigation activities for the Department.Essential Job Duties
Conducts field inspections of occupancies within the City on a routine basis to ensure compliance with approved plans, Tumwater Municipal Code and the International Fire Code with State/local amendments, and other applicable regulations; discusses problems with owners/managers and primarily through education seeks compliance with codes to protect the citizens and their property from uncontrolled fire and other preventable catastrophe's.Consults with Community Development and other City on fire code compliance issues as part of the building permitting process.Assists in fire prevention education under the direction of the Fire Prevention Officer II and/or management.Responds to inquiries, complaints, or requests for assistance relative to code issues by the general public in writing, by telephone, or in person, and is responsible for satisfactory resolution while representing the City; refers items of a sensitive or complex nature to the Fire Chief or those questions not involved with code compliance to the appropriate department.Recommends revisions, and through personal contact with the public, assures compliance when discrepancies with codes and regulations are noted, through education progressing to enforcement if needed; confers with supervisor on disputed or exceptionally difficult cases to determine compliance with codes and ordinances, and for prosecution of violations; issues correction notices and/or stop work orders as directed per the TMC 15.16 and/or the International Fire Code.Maintains accurate and complete records of inspection, investigations and other work performed; prepares reports for written or oral presentation; assists with billing statement preparation; prepares reports about code violations in preparing cases for legal action as directed when education is not successful in removing the violations.Respond to fire alarm calls, secure fire scene for investigations, interview witnesses, photograph fire scene, prepare scene diagram and collect evidence to establish the cause and origin of the fire.Prepare fire investigation reports as required documenting fire damage, description of premises, fire indicators, area of origin and substantiating evidence of cause, origin, and classification.Respond to structural fires during duty hours and off duty when requested by the officer in charge.Perform fire suppression and emergency medical duties as required.Maintain EMT certification by providing routine and emergency medical services in response to emergency medical service calls.Performs related duties as assigned.Selection Criteria
This posting is open to all lateral or internal candidates that meet minimum qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School graduation or GED certificate, and;Two years full time experience as a firefighterCompletion of Department approved firefighter training to include an approved fire academy and Firefighter 1 & 2 certification, and;Training/Licenses/Certifications:
A valid Washington state driver's license is required;Current Emergency Medical Technician certificationFire Prevention Officer I Required Qualifications Including:
International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector 1 Certification, or a demonstrated ability to obtain and maintain certifications within six months of employment, and;International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector 2 Certification, or a demonstrated ability to obtain certifications within one year of employment, and;International Association of Fire Investigators (IAAI) Fire Investigator Technician (IAAI-FIT) designation within two years of appointment or as soon as practicable, or;Any substantially similar training may be substituted if approved by the Fire Chief and HR.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of college level course work in Civil Engineering, Code Enforcement, Fire Administration, or technically related subjects is preferred. Experience with building or fire code enforcement and/or related plans examination work. Fire investigation and prevention experience/certification is preferred.Other information (if any) specific to this position
Supplemental Information
Contacts:
The position is in constant contact with citizens, business owners, developers and other city staff.
Supervision:
Supervision is provided by the Fire Chief through review and evaluation of adherence to department policies and procedures, quality of inspections, relations with the customer and compliance to codes. Supervision of lower-level employees is not required.
Accountability:
The Fire Prevention Officer is accountable for the efficient provision of an effective, comprehensive fire protection service to the residents of Tumwater.
Working Conditions:
Mobility in and around businesses in various weather conditions is a daily working condition. Inspectors must be able to bend over, stoop down, enter narrow passageways under buildings or in attics, climb ladders, and work on uneven construction materials. Must be able to focus on the work to be done in a distracting, noisy construction environment.
Physical Requirements:
Work is often performed in an office setting. Specific physical requirements and typical working conditions for this position are on file in the Administrative Services Department.
The City of Tumwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
The City of Tumwater is committed to wellness, safety, the environment and racial equity.
The following is an overview of the benefits available City of Tumwater Firefighters. This position is IAFF represented.
Northwest Firefighter Trust- Medical, Dental and Vision:
The City pays 100% for the employee and 85% for eligible dependents.Employee + Spouse = 100%Employee +Spouse + Dependent = 100%Additional dependents covered at 85%The Trust also offers $20,000 basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Vacation:
Fire employees earn 104 hours of paid annual leave during their first year of employment. This rate increases with years of service.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 24 hours per month.
Holidays:
8 Paid holidays which include Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, 9/11 Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Retirement:
Firefighters are eligible for the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System - LEOFF 2. Both the City and the employee contribute to the system. The state retirement system provides retirement benefits and also benefits for people who are disabled. Employees leaving City service prior to retirement may withdraw their total contribution with interest.
Deferred Compensation:
Employees may directly reduce their taxable income and defer this taxation until retirement or withdrawal of funds by participating in a deferred compensation plan. Deferred compensation allows an employee to defer up to $19,500 of their gross annual salary (more if over age 50) in 2021. The employee chooses how to invest their deferred salary.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA):
The City makes an annual tax-free contribution of $1,118 for single employees and $2,218 for a family to an HRA account for employees to pay for eligible health expenses.
Flexible Spending Account:
This account allows people to put away money, before taxes, into an account to pay for dependent care (up to $5000) or medical expenses (up to $2750).
Life Insurance:
The City will purchase for each employee $10,000 worth of group term life insurance.
Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) : The City contributes $150 into this account per month. The purpose of this account is to pay for eligible medical expenses after retirement.
Worker's Compensation:
The City of Tumwater is insured through L&I for employee occupational injuries or illness.
Well City Award:
The City's wellness program has been recognized as achieving quality standards of employee health promotion. Employees are encouraged to participate in in-office activities such as Reflexology and Chair massages.
Tuition Reimbursement:
The City offers a tuition reimbursement program. Firefighters who complete their Associates or Bachelor's degree may be eligible for a percentage increase in pay.
Hours of Work:
Firefighters work a 24 hour with 48 hours off then another 24 hours with 96 hours off within a 4-platoon system. Work schedules may be subject to overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Career Opportunities:
The City encourages career development for its employees and frequently seeks to promote qualified employees from within the City service.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
01
The Fire Prevention Officer deals directly with the public, including business owners and property maintenance professionals. Please describe any experience you have working directly with the public.
02
Please discuss any previous training or current certifications held related to fire prevention, community risk reduction, and building/fire codes and inspection.
03
Please describe any fire investigation experience or certifications held.
04
I have read the job description and meet or exceed all minimum qualifications.
YesNo
Required Question