Executive Fire Prevention Officer

THE JOB

Reporting to a Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer or such designated persons as may be assigned from time to time the Executive Fire Prevention Officer will work as part of a team within the Fire Prevention Section. They will also be required at times to work independently on their own initiative as circumstances demand. The Executive Fire Prevention Officer will also be responsible for supervising and mentoring a team of Assistant Fire Prevention Officers.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL

• Have an ability to work on their own initiative and within a multi disciplinary team and have the ability to motivate and encourage others to achieve maximum performance

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Have a good working knowledge or demonstrate an ability to acquire a good working knowledge of the legal regulatory and governance framework within which the City Council operates and adhere to corporate policies protocols and procedures

• Possess strong IT skills

• Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations the implications for the organisation and the employee and their application in the workplace

• Have an understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace

• Have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework

• On the date of appointment possess a current unendorsed full driving licence Category A1 A and or B as they may be required to drive in the course of their duties

QUALIFICATIONS

CHARACTER

Each candidate 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

Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of completed applications

(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

(d) Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations and their application in the workplace

DUTIES

The duties of the post include but are not limited to the following

• Administration and implementation of the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2014 Building Regulations 2023 Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003 and other legislation with regard to validation assessment inspections and prosecutions under the legislation including the following

• Assessment of Fire Safety Certificate applications under the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2014

• Carrying out of inspections to ensure adequate fire safety in buildings and other structures

• Undertaking inspections of licensed premises

• Processing licensing applications under the Fire Services Act 1981 to 2003

• Advising and inspecting at major indoor and outdoor events including organised fireworks displays

Other duties include

• Liaising with other departments in Dublin City Council and other local authorities in the greater Dublin area

• Liaising with operational staff in Dublin Fire Brigade

• Inspections and investigations in relation to fire safety notifications

• Attendance at court to give evidence

• Development and management of staff including disciplinary matters and absenteeism management

• Assisting in the development and review of strategy policies and functions

• Attending training courses as required

• Development and promotion of Community Fire Safety

• Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned

The duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the role

SELECTION PROCESS

• Posts will be filled from this competition

• Selection will be by competition conducted by or on behalf of Dublin City Council

• Information provided in application forms and assessment questions will form the basis for eligibility and shortlisting

• A panel may be formed

• Panel duration will be one year

• Appointment must be taken up within one month unless otherwise agreed

SHORTLISTING

Shortlisting may apply based on application content against predetermined criteria

INTERVIEW

Competency based interview covering

• Management and Change

• Delivering Results

• Performance through People

• Personal Effectiveness

• Knowledge Skills and Experience

SALARY

€60,255 €62,447 €64,640 €66,837 €69,032 €71,226 €73,423 €75,606 €77,813 €80,001 Maximum

€82,523 First Local Increment after three years satisfactory service

€83,758 Second Local Increment after further three years satisfactory service

PARTICULARS OF POSITION

• Permanent whole time pensionable

• Assignment may be to any department or location

• One year probation applies

CITIZENSHIP

Candidates must meet specified citizenship requirements including European Economic Area United Kingdom Switzerland or qualifying immigration status

IRISH PROFICIENCY

Information may be collected for workforce planning purposes only

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Garda vetting may apply

• Information treated in strict confidence subject to Freedom of Information Act 2014

• Canvassing results in disqualification

• Recording equipment is not permitted on premises

• Ineligible or misleading applications will be disqualified

• Candidates must attend interview when required

• Council is not responsible for candidate expenses

• Candidates must monitor email accounts for updates

• Medical and reference checks may be required prior to appointment