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Job Description
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits This professional position is responsible for interpretations and application of fire and life safety codes, NFPA regulations and other applicable codes related to the regulation of fire suppression systems and life safety requirements during plan review and construction. Some fieldwork may be required. Supervision is given to the life safety review and inspection staff. Supervision is received from the Assistant Department Head of Permits and Inspections.
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The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee. 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays) Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan Vesting after 5 years of service Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
Work/Life balance programs include:
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan
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Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year. For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage . Manage the plans, policies and daily workload for the Office of Life Safety and building plans review to ensure accurate, predictable, and timely services are provided Enforce County Fire Prevention Code, NFPA Standards, and regulations by reviewing and evaluating construction documents and plans Supervise staff involved in the areas of fire protection plan review, permitting and life safety inspections, for new and existing construction; fire and life safety code education; development of codes, ordinances, interpretations, and regulations; and computer and administrative support services for the office Review and approve building construction drawings, site plans and other building construction documents for compliance with County and State codes Fire Code (NFPA 1), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), other NFPA standards, ICC Codes, and other applicable codes Perform complex technical reviews and provide comments using the County's electronic plan review software life safety and building code compliance, fire protection systems for compliance with applicable codes, including the evaluation of hydraulic calculations for shop drawings related to fire protection systems Coordinate office's program and review and inspection responsibilities with other County agencies and as needed, perform on-site inspections at construction sites to verify full compliance with life safety and fire code requirements Enforce, update, and maintain State and County fire and building codes and laws in coordination with other County and State agencies Compile and prepare formal inspection reports, memos, letters and other technical documents Attend training sessions related to fire prevention and life safety in order to keep abreast of current practices, and maintain training and certification for staff Perform other duties as assigned To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field Minimum of 5 years work experience in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or related field which must include at least 2 years supervising or managing staff Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field with 3 years work experience as described above.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following: Advanced knowledge of applicable fire codes, life safety codes, in accordance with State and Local ordinances Knowledge of legislation affecting fire code and fire prevention activities and implementation of plan review and field inspection practices and principles Advanced knowledge of building construction drawings, site plans, and other building construction knowledge Knowledge of County and Divisional processes and procedures Knowledge of applicable applications and software Skill in plan evaluation Skill in interpreting and applying building and fire codes Skill in technical writing and reporting Skill in supervising and managing staff Ability to effectively interpret and apply appropriate regulations (including state, local, NFPA and ICC) Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary certifications Ability to perform complex technical reviews
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS
While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and walk While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors Available for varied workday hours to accommodate meetings and other commitments Available on-call as needed When considered under the Frederick County Employees Retirement Plan, this position is designated as "non-uniformed"
EXAMINATION PROCESS
(may include): 1) An evaluation of training and experience 2) A written and/or performance examination 3) One or more interviews
