Number of Vacancies: 4
Recruitment #240320-703120-001
Department | Tampa Fire Rescue |
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Open Date | 3/21/2024 12:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/21/2024 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $34.18 - $51.26/hour |
Employment Type |
Part-Time
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Type of Recruitment | Open |
Conducts fire prevention inspections of commercial, industrial and multi-family structures including childcare facilities, apartment houses, theaters, and places of public assembly; inspects existing structures and facilities under construction for compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
Inspects for: placement and accessibility of fire exits; type, number and placement of fire extinguishers; heat from electrical service and boxes; placement and pressure of sprinkler systems and heads; use of required fire retardant materials; placement and functioning of heat and smoke detectors; conformance to occupancy requirements; and, other fire hazards and potential hazards. Informs owners, managers and other responsible parties of violations detected; explains corrections necessary and date by which corrections must be instituted; issues citations when voluntary compliance is not obtained.
Conducts public information programs, explaining fire prevention and safety measures through lectures, demonstrations and audiovisual presentations.
Receives classroom and on-the-job training in the inspection of liquefied petroleum gas installations for proximity to potential fire sources, fire containment provisions and adequacy of security measures.
Maintains records of scheduled and completed assignments; documents findings in narrative and statistical reports; drafts written summaries sufficiently detailed and accurate for use in legal proceedings.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge of: fire prevention laws, codes and ordinances; fire prevention and inspection techniques; building materials, construction practices and mechanical systems related to fire prevention, fire suppression, and the safeguarding of lives and property from fire; firefighting principles and practices.
Ability to: enforce fire prevention codes and ordinances firmly, tactfully and impartially; prepare written and oral reports and impart them effectively; perform tasks requiring light to moderate physical exertion; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, law enforcement and inspectional services personnel, builders, property owners, and the public.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in fire science or related field and four (4) years of experience in the fire service.
An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Possession of:
Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.
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