Fire Protection Specialist IV

This level is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and managing fire protection inspections and technical services on a statewide basis.

 

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts on-site fire protection surveys and inspections to ascertain if the building is being constructed in accordance with submitted and approved plans.
   
• Analyzes and evaluates plans of all new construction, additions and renovations to ascertain if plans are in accordance with State Fire Prevention Commission regulations relative to life, safety and fire protection.
   
• Ensures compliance with applicable fire prevention law, rules, regulation, codes and ordinances.
   
• Conducts fire protection system tests.
   
• Reviews plans for storage of flammable or combustible liquids.
   
• May serve on committees or attend meetings regarding fire protection.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Fire Protection Specialist IV
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Three years experience in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing fire prevention inspections.
2. Three years experience in reviewing and approving architectural, mechanical, civil and electrical plans and specifications.
3. Three years experience in suppression system, extinguishing system, and alarm system design, construction and use.
4. Three years experience in ensuring compliance with national and local building and fire codes.
5. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at statejobs.delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.