Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement - Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and
practices of fire prevention including inspection, hazard types and causes, and elimination of
hazardous conditions. Comprehensive knowledge of fire suppression and emergency response
principles and practices to include fire behavior, strategy and tactics, and incident command
activities. Comprehensive knowledge of local, state, and national codes, laws, and ordinances
relating to code enforcement. Comprehensive knowledge of building, electrical, and mechanical
codes to include principles and practices of building construction as it pertains to fire safety.
Supervision – Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work,
schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Safety/Security – Knowledge of the proper use, storage, and handling of hazardous materials and
waste, and explosive materials and devices. Thorough knowledge of training philosophies and
techniques in relation to fire safety education.
Customer Service – Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
services. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of
customer satisfaction.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships
with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations.
Shares knowledge with staff for mutual and departmental benefit.
Judgment and Decision Making — Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises
appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considers the
relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
Communication – Ability to communicate effectively, including the preparation of reports and
logs and the use of radio communications including appropriate channels and basic radio
communication codes. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas
presented verbally and in writing.
Coordination of Work - Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and
procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad
range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
Geography — Ability to read maps, basic plans and diagrams such as evacuation or building floor
plans. Ability to read and understand blueprints and building construction site plans pertaining
to fire safety.
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