Fire Prevention And Planning Specialist I

The Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist I provides fire and life safety inspections of campus buildings and grounds, manages the fire extinguisher program, including conducting the annual, six-year, and twelve-year maintenance, and assists in the development of University plans including emergency response plans, continuity plans, and disaster recovery plans. The Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist I serves as part of the emergency management team during major emergencies.

Description of Primary Duties

The Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist I provides fire and life safety inspections of campus buildings and grounds, manages the fire extinguisher program, including conducting the annual, six-year, and twelve-year maintenance, and assists in the development of University plans including emergency response plans, continuity plans, and disaster recovery plans. The Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist I serves as part of the emergency management team during major emergencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reduces the potential for injury, loss of life, and property damage by conducting and documenting fire and life safety inspections for hazardous conditions and coordinates corrective actions.

2. Encourages a proactive approach to fire and life safety by meeting with organization leaders to discuss their specific vulnerabilities related to fire and life safety and emergency preparedness and assists with the development of programs to improve campus safety.

3. Serves as the primary coordinator for the fire extinguisher program on campus, including oversight of the monthly inspections, performing the annual fire extinguisher maintenance, coordinating the six-year and twelve-year maintenance, and maintaining all records to ensure compliance with the fire code.

4. Utilizes knowledge of computers to input information into various databases, researches and creates documents, and prepares and presents clear and accurate oral and written reports, including handwritten and computer-generated reports.

5. Develops and provides public education presentations and training.

6. Assists with the development of campus plans including emergency response plans, continuity plans, exercise plans, and disaster recovery plans.

7. Serves as an integral part of the emergency management team and works in key roles of responsibility in the emergency coordination center.

8. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

9. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Manager, Emergency Preparedness.

10. Contributes to the overall success and morale of Emergency Management and performs all other duties and responsibilities in a professional manner as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: An Associate’s degree in fire science administration, emergency management, business management, public administration, or a related field is required. A Bachelor’s degree in the specified disciplines is preferred.

Experience: At least two years of increasingly responsible experience conducting inspections or developing emergency plans is required. Experience with fire services is preferred.

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including computer skills, are required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Strong organizational skills are required. The ability to work independently and within a framework of specific guidelines are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Certification: Successful completion of the Incident Command System (ICS) 100 and 200 and National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700 and 800 is required or must be completed within thirty days of hire; successful completion of ICS 300 is required or must be completed within twelve months of hire. Fire Inspector I certification is required or must be obtained within twelve months of hire. Certification to teach Adult/Child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external Defibrillator (AED) is required or must be obtained within twelve months of hire. Certifications must be maintained throughout appointment. May be required to obtain and maintain other certifications, as needed. A valid motor vehicle license is required.

Effort: The nature of this position requires extended periods of standing, the ability to move throughout campus and climb stairs in all buildings. The ability to lift, grip, hold, and carry objects weighing up to fifty pounds is required; the ability to push and pull up fifty pounds is required. Bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting, and reaching from ground level to overhead are required. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; the position is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

Other: The scope of this position may require occasional night, weekend, and/or holiday work.

Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/5429-fire-prevention-and.htm Open Date 04/01/2021 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants

The First Date of Consideration is April 16, 2021. A review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.

Official transcripts required at the time of hire.

This position is a parallel search with the Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist II position, posting # 20210073FTS.

Either a Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist I or a Fire Prevention and Planning Specialist II will be filled, but not both positions.