Job Description

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Job Announcement 20250053

Fire Protection Engineer

CLOSING DATE: February 28, 2025

APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS

Department: Public Safety Division: Fire Codes & Planning.

Hiring Range: $96,816 - $107,568/annually.

Varied Schedule Regular Full-time with Benefits.

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits:

Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available. Definition: Perform a variety of duties and responsibilities related to fire prevention and mitigation; complete and review development and construction plans and proposals; issue permits; conduct inspections of new construction and installations; monitor and test fire and safety systems; provide technical support and training; assist and follow-up on engine company referrals; records management.

Principal Duties:

• Conduct and complete plan reviews for compliance with the adopted Fire Code and related codes and ordinances.
• Issue permits for and inspect the installation of fire protection systems.
• Conduct, complete, and coordinate inspection activities in various types of building occupancies with fire operations and other City departments.
• Confer with architects, fire protection systems designers, builders, building owners, and the business community regarding fire/life safety codes and systems. Interpret codes and ordinances related to fire and safety systems; respond to questions or complaints from engineers, architects, contractors, and the general public.
• Prepare written reports, comments, notes, and documents for all activities.
• Review and comment on proposed code changes. Assist in writing local amendments to the Fire Code for adoption.
• Research, prepare, and present training on code requirements, principles of fire protection systems. Stay abreast of national trends, techniques, and code changes for fire and life safety.
• Reviews inspection, testing, maintenance reports from 3rd party inspection company.
• Provide consistently professional and responsive customer service.
• Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in a variety of environments to include, but not be limited to, office, construction sites, industrial facilities, classrooms, and other public places. The position requires the ability to read and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job including the interpretation of technical manuals and specifications. Work involves extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and may include climbing ladders or scaffold. Work requires occasional moderate (15 to 50 lbs.) lifting. May occasionally be exposed to loud noises, dust, fumes, smoke or gases, and radiant energy. May occasionally be required to navigate slippery or uneven surfaces and work around moving objects or vehicles.

This job requires working closely with others continuously.

Must be able to collect, analyze, organize, and present information in written and oral formats.

Qualifications:

• Major course work culminating in an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university, OR a minimum of any combination of experience and education that includes two years fire code plan review and inspection.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• ICC I or II, and ability to get III within 2 years of hire or NFPA equivalent.
• Registered with the State of Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control as a I, II, or III
• NIMS 100, 200, 700

SELECTION:

The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.

DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. on February 28, 2025

Online application (required) must be successfully submitted by 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2025.

The online application process is available for this position on our website at

Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration .

For more information, call (303) 651-8609.

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer.

The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

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