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About the Role

Under the guidance of the Fire Marshal or Deputy Fire Marshal, this role plays an important part in protecting the community through fire prevention and life safety efforts. Responsibilities include conducting inspections for the Fire Prevention Bureau, supporting and enforcing safety codes, and creating engaging educational programs focused on fire prevention and life safety. The position also provides guidance on building safety, operational processes, and the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. This role involves frequent interaction with the public, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Responsibilities

Conducts general inspections on premises for compliance with fire codes and laws.
Conducts proper legal action to gain compliance and enforcement.
Acts as an expert witness in general and specialty areas.
Prepares and maintains files and reports for these activities.
Acts as consultant to other fire department personnel, the public and other agencies regarding fire prevention, code interpretation questions, life safety problems, fire safety education, fire protection equipment, pre-fire planning, and preconstruction planning.
Represents department at functions involving life and fire safety programs, education, or discussions.
Produces related materials including bulletins, mailers, and brochures.
Performs research for fire inspection, code development, code enforcement, public education, and public information activities, including smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and recent innovations in fire related technology.
Maintains liaison with various parts of the fire department and other public safety agencies.
May present information to media after approval from Fire Marshal.
Provides training to other city departments as required.
Maintains positive working relationships and effective oral and written communication on a regular basis with community, the Fire Prevention Bureau, Operations Division, City Personnel, and other agencies to ensure continuity and coordination.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of two years of experience in communications, fire, or related industries.
Fire Inspector I certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
Working knowledge of fire prevention methods, building and fire codes, and the legal system as it affects enforcement of building and fire codes.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints and compare them with construction in progress.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with Department management, supervisors, other employees, professional peers and the general public.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.
Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Skills

Fire prevention
Life safety
Fire codes
Safety codes
Building safety
Hazardous materials handling
Hazardous materials disposal
Public education
Code interpretation
Fire safety education
Fire protection equipment
Pre-fire planning
Preconstruction planning
Research
Code development
Code enforcement
Public information
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Fire related technology
Communication
Oral communication
Written communication

Location

Salt Lake City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of two years of experience

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent
An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Fire Science or related field

Salary/Compensations

$25.41/hr. - $39.06/hr.

Benefits

Full city benefits
Health Insurance
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Paid vacation and personal leave
Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

About the Company

Support the Salt Lake City Fire Department.