This position is responsible for conducting the department's fire prevention functions.
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Barrow County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Ensures compliance with local and state fire and life safety codes for new and existing commercial structures within the county; and conducts plan and life safety reviews of new construction plans and fire sprinkler/suppression system plans;
- Conducts inspections of county educational facilities; and notes findings and relays to facility staff for correction;
- Directs and monitors the use of blasting agents; reviews fireworks display applications; and approves or denies same;
- Prepares and conducts fire and life safety education for citizens and students; and consults with private stakeholders in the development of emergency plans;
- Prepares a variety of records, forms, and reports;
- Serves as a liaison to the State Fire Marshal's Office;
- Serves as a liaison to fire protection contractors; and makes recommendations on issues related to fire protection;
- Assists the Training Officer in the training of recruits;
- Provides assistance to the general public on matters related to fire safety;
- Prepares and maintains files and records on all new and existing commercial and educational structures within unincorporated portions of the county;
- Responds to emergency scenes and provides support to incident command as needed;
- Prepares and reviews pre-fire plans for accuracy;
- Assists in the development and management of the fire prevention budget;
- Reviews and signs-off on Certificates of Occupancy;
- Coordinates hydrant maintenance and flow testing; and
- Performs other assigned duties.
- Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field;
- Five (5) years of related work experience;
- Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;
- Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License; and
- Must meet current requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Act.
Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
