POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist I
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 5429
GRADE 24
CLASSIFICATION Nonexempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Manager, Emergency Preparedness
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist I provides fire and life safety inspections of campus buildings and grounds, manages the fire extinguisher program, including conducting the annual, six-year, and twelve-year maintenance, and assists in the development of University plans including emergency action plans, continuity plans, and disaster recovery plans. The Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist I serves as part of the emergency management team during major emergencies.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: An Associate’s degree in fire science administration, emergency management, business management, public administration, or a related field is required. A Bachelor’s degree in the specified disciplines is preferred.
Experience: At least two years of increasingly responsible experience conducting inspections or developing emergency plans is required. Experience with fire services is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including computer skills, are required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Strong organizational skills are required. The ability to work independently and within a framework of specific guidelines are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Certification: Successful completion of the Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 200 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 and 800 is required or must be completed within thirty days of hire; successful completion of ICS 300 is required or must be completed within twelve months of hire. Fire Inspector I certification is required or must be obtained within twelve months of hire. Certification to teach Adult/Child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external Defibrillator (AED) is required or must be obtained within twelve months of hire. Certifications must be maintained throughout appointment. May be required to obtain and maintain other certifications, as needed. A valid motor vehicle license is required.
Effort: The nature of this position requires extended periods of standing, the ability to move throughout campus and climb stairs in all buildings. The ability to lift, grip, hold, and carry objects weighing up to fifty pounds is required; the ability to push and pull up fifty pounds is required. Bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting, and reaching from ground level to overhead are required. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; the position is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
Other: The scope of this position may require occasional night, weekend, and/or holiday work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Reduces the potential for injury, loss of life, and property damage by conducting and documenting fire and life safety inspections for hazardous conditions and coordinates corrective actions.
2. Encourages a proactive approach to fire and life safety by meeting with organization leaders to discuss their specific vulnerabilities related to fire and life safety and emergency preparedness and assists with the development of programs to improve campus safety.
3. Serves as the primary coordinator for the fire extinguisher program on campus, including oversight of the monthly inspections, performing the annual fire extinguisher maintenance, coordinating the six-year and twelve-year maintenance, and maintaining all records to ensure compliance with the fire code.
4. Utilizes knowledge of computers to input information into various databases, researches and creates documents, and prepares and presents clear and accurate oral and written reports, including handwritten and computer-generated reports.
5. Develops and provides public education presentations and training.
6. Assists with the development of campus plans including emergency action plans, continuity plans, exercise plans, and disaster recovery plans.
7. Serves as an integral part of the emergency management team and works in key roles of responsibility in the emergency coordination center.
8. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
9. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Manager, Emergency Preparedness.
10. Contributes to the overall success and morale of Emergency Management and performs all other duties and responsibilities in a professional manner as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist I is supervised by the Manager, Emergency Preparedness and may supervise interns and volunteers.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED MARCH 2021