Assistant Fire Prevention Officer

Duties

The duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

• Technical assessment of Fire Safety Certificate applications under the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2025, including for complex and higher risk building designs.
• Inspections of buildings under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 to ensure an appropriate level of fire safety. (The Fire Service carries out fire safety inspections of existing buildings (excluding dwelling houses) and has extensive enforcement powers to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation.)
• Undertaking inspections of licensed premises, e.g. public houses and night clubs. (Most larger public assembly buildings are inspected by Fire Prevention Officers from the Fire Service annually.)
• Processing licensing applications under the Fire Services Acts 1981–2003.
• Advising on and inspecting major indoor and outdoor events.
• Providing advice with respect to certain planning applications.
• Coordinating with Operations Section and Building Control Section staff in Cork City Fire and Building Control Department in relation to matters of common concern.
• Processing fire safety complaints, referrals and requests for advice.
• Collaborating with colleagues in Fire Operations to promote targeted fire safety campaigns.
• Attending training courses as required.
• Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and, consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Qualifications for the PostCharacter

Candidates shall be of good character.

Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Education, Experience, etc.

Candidates shall, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the post:

a) Hold a recognised degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering or Architecture, or a recognised degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in the final examination for which they obtained at least a pass in Chemistry or Physics taken at honours level, or a qualification equivalent to one of these.

b) Have at least two years satisfactory experience, including adequate relevant experience involving one or more of the following:

• Fire-fighting techniques.
• Fire resistance of buildings or structures.
• Hydraulics and water supplies.
• Design and construction of buildings.
• Technological or industrial processes.

c) Have a high standard of technical training.

Driving Licence

Holders of the office may be required to drive a car in the course of their duties and therefore are required to hold a full Class B driving licence free from disqualifications.

Desirable Skills

Candidates should also be able to demonstrate a strong ability in the following areas (please refer to the Competency Framework on page 6 for more information):

• Delivering Results.
• Communicating Effectively.
• Personal Effectiveness.

Candidates should also:

• Have a track record of technical and/or building design work with a strong element of analysis and problem solving.
• Have a good working knowledge, or demonstrate an ability to acquire the same, of the design and construction of buildings.
• Have an ability to work on their own initiative and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess good IT skills.
• Have good knowledge, or demonstrate an ability to acquire the same, of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.
• Have a good working knowledge, or demonstrate an ability to acquire the same, of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which Cork City Council operates and adhere to corporate policies, protocols and procedures.

Salary

The salary scale for the post is:

€48,248 - €50,942 - €52,949 - €55,032 - €57,166 - €59,335 - €61,524 - €63,714 - €65,903 - €68,095 - €70,299 (Max), €72,552 (LSI1) - €74,809 (LSI2)

In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1 January 2011 will enter the scale at the minimum point.

Hours of Duty

The standard working week is 35 hours per week.

The role may, on occasion, require evening or weekend work.

Holders of the post may be required to attend for duty at any time, in accordance with arrangements made by the local authority.

The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.

All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time (Regulations) Act, 2001.

Garda Vetting

This post may come within the scope of the Local Authorities Garda Vetting Scheme.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet, which provides details on:

• Vetting requirements.
• The format of the competition.
• The principal conditions of service.
• Data protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Cork City Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Applications are welcomed and encouraged from suitably qualified candidates, regardless of:

• Gender.
• Age.
• Civil or family status.
• Sexual orientation.
• Gender identity.
• Disability.
• Race.
• Ethnic origin.
• Membership of the Traveller community.
• Religion or belief.

Closing Date

The deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm on Friday, 17 July 2026.