Executive 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 management of technical staff as required, to include line management, technical mentoring and oversight of their work.

• Assisting in the development and review of technical strategy and technical approaches.

• The carrying out of enforcement action under the Fire Services Acts, such as the serving of Fire Safety Notices on potentially dangerous buildings.

• Undertaking fire safety of licensed premises e.g. Public Houses, Night Clubs.

• 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 Dept in relation to matters of common concern.

• Processing of fire safety complaints, referrals and requests for advice.

• Collaborate with colleagues in Fire Operations to promote targeted fire safety campaigns.

• Attending training courses as required.

• Carrying out such other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

The above duties are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities involved. Accordingly, the post holder may be required to perform other duties appropriate to the post, as may be assigned from time to time, and to contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of the role while in office.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST

Character

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 five 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 driving licence for class B vehicles free from disqualifications.

Desirable Skills

The ideal candidate shall:

• Have a track record of fire safety engineering 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 same, of the design and construction of buildings.

• Have knowledge and understanding of the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2025, the Building Regulations 1997 to 2025, the Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003 and other legislation with regard to validation, assessment, inspections and prosecutions under the legislation.

• Have an ability to work on his/her 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 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 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:

€60,255 - €62,447 - €64,640 - €66,837 - €69,032 - €71,226 - €73,423 - €75,606 - €77,813 - €80,001 - €82,523 (LSI1) - €83,758 (LSI2)

In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st 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 our Candidate Information Booklet, which provides details on vetting requirements, the format of the competition, the principal conditions of service, and data protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Cork City Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications 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.