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Location : 377 E. Val Vista Blvd. Casa Grande, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-061
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs responsible management, technical and administrative work in developing and implementing a comprehensive fire prevention program. Under limited supervision, directs and manages the Fire Prevention Division's activities and employees; and assures Department's compliance with state and Federal laws and the public safety goals of the City.
Note: Posting will remain open until filled with a first review date of December 27th.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Fire Prevention Educator and Fire Inspectors.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Business or Public Administration, and five (5) year's professional fire prevention experience, including two (2) year's management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:
This is a general summary of benefits afforded City of Casa Grande employees. The information contained herein is not exhaustive, is not a contract, and is subject to change at any time without notice. Specific current benefit information is available from the Human Resources department. Questions about this information should also be addressed to the Human Resources department. This information generally applies to regular full and part time employees.
HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE: The first of the month following 30 days of employment, employees are eligible for insurance coverage. The cost of employee health, vision and dental insurance is paid by the City. Employees may cover eligible dependents with the City paying one-half of the expense and the employee paying one-half.
LIFE INSURANCE: The city covers the cost of employee life insurance coverage. Employees earning more than $20,000 per year have a life insurance benefit of 50% of their annual salary .The basic employee life insurance benefit for employees earning less than $20,000 per year is $10,000.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE: The City allows several types of supplemental insurance offered by companies to employees through payroll deduction. The City does not endorse these products, which include supplemental life, accident, short-term disability, cancer, intensive care, legal services and identity theft.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: All City employees are covered for on-the-job injuries through worker's compensation insurance. Premiums for this coverage is paid by the City and are based on payroll.
COMMUTING INSURANCE: Employees are automatically covered when traveling to and from work in the event of catastrophic injuries resulting from an accident.
RETIREMENT PLANS: City employees are assisted in planning for retirement in several ways. All employees, except firefighters, contribute a mandated percentage of their gross wages to the Social Security System and a Medicare tax, which is also matched by the City. In addition, all regular City employees are enrolled in a retirement plan, Public Safety Retirement for police officers and firefighters, and the Arizona State Retirement System for all others. The employee and City contribution rates are as follows:
Plan Employee Contribution City Contribution
State Retirement 12.22% 12.22%
Public Safety (Police) Depends on membership date into Retirement System
Public Safety (Fire) Depends on membership date into Retirement System
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: The City also offers a voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through ICMA Retirement Corporation. The City does not match employee contributions.
SHEAKLEY FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Qualified expenses, such as dependent insurance premiums, dependent care and health care expenses can be deducted directly from your paycheck and claimed for reimbursement when used. These deductions are taken before taxes, reducing your taxable income.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, confidential counseling to employees and their immediate family members.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM: Employees enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System pay premiums to be covered by the System's Long-Term Disability Program (LTD). Benefits are provided to qualified members who are unable to work due to a disability after six months.
HOLIDAYS: The City of Casa Grande observes ten holidays each year, including one floating holiday.
PAID TIME OFF: All regular, full-time and eligible part-time employees will accrue/earn Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning on the employee's first day of employment with the City. Employees are eligible to utilize accrued/earned PTO immediately. There is an annual graduated accrual schedule, capping at 12 years. Regular part-time employees who work less than full-time but more than 1040 hours per year shall accrue PTO at a rate of 3.077 hours per pay period worked.
FAMILY DEATH LEAVE: The City has a policy, which allows time away from work in the event of the death of a family member as defined by our Personnel Policy.
MILITARY LEAVE: The City grants military leave in accordance with the provisions of State law.
JURY LEAVE: Employees required to serve as a juror shall be entitled to leave according to the provisions of the Personnel Policy.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA): Eligible employees are granted up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period according to the law.
PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT: Employees may have their paychecks deposited directly into checking or savings accounts at their bank through the direct payroll deposit plan offered by the City.
CREDIT UNIONS: City employees may participate in credit union membership through payroll deduction. Local credit unions have payroll deduction slots and employees may make savings or checking account deposits or have loan payments deducted through payroll deduction authorization.
SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM: Each month, employees may request and take two hours off with pay to volunteer their time in classrooms or at other qualified school programs. Employees do not need to have children in school to participate in this volunteer program. A School Involvement Program form must be filled out by the employee and signed by a teacher or administrator from the school in which the volunteer activity took place.
UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT: Equipment and uniforms provided to employees varies by department.
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Do you have a valid Arizona Drivers License?
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Do you have Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Business or Public Administration, and five (5) year's professional fire prevention experience, including two (2) year's management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?
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Have you completed a course in Plans Review for Fire Department?
04
Have you completed Haz-Mat Operations training?
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Have you completed Leadership I, II & III or an equivalent?
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Have you completed Fire Officer I or an equivalent?
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Do you have certification as a Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II issued by the International Code Council, NFPA or other agency?
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Have you obtained any of the following Fire/Arson Investigations, I, II, III & IV?
Required Question
Location : 377 E. Val Vista Blvd. Casa Grande, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-061
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs responsible management, technical and administrative work in developing and implementing a comprehensive fire prevention program. Under limited supervision, directs and manages the Fire Prevention Division's activities and employees; and assures Department's compliance with state and Federal laws and the public safety goals of the City.
Note: Posting will remain open until filled with a first review date of December 27th.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
- Oversees and conducts fire/life safety inspections
- Oversees investigations of fire loss incidents
- Coordinates the activities of fire prevention with other programs of the Fire Department
- Represents the Fire Department before the City Council and Committees concerning fire prevention matters
- Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence
- Directs, supervises, trains, and motivates fire prevention team members; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures as necessary
- Meet with architects, engineers, contractors and others involved in development and construction activities affecting fire prevention
- Perform plan review and new construction inspections
- Provide technical expertise concerning fire protection infrastructure planning
- Conduct field inspections of construction projects
- Develop and maintain a variety of records and reports
- Assist in budget preparation
- Supervise and implement a comprehensive fire prevention program
- Evaluate existing fire safety conditions considering federal, state, county and local codes applicable to fire safety
- Research, present and recommend revisions to policies, procedures and ordinances
- Assist with special projects, reports and studies
- Respond to citizen inquiries and resolve difficult and sensitive complaints
- Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Fire Chief
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Fire Prevention Educator and Fire Inspectors.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Business or Public Administration, and five (5) year's professional fire prevention experience, including two (2) year's management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
- Fire Inspector I & II
- Fire/Arson Investigations I, II, III & IV
- Haz-Mat 1st Responders
- Leadership I, II & III or equivalent
- ICC Plans Review certification
- Fire Officer I or equivalent
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
- City organization, operations, policies and procedures
- Techniques and practices for effective, efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources
- The duties, powers, authorities and limitations of a Fire Marshal
- City, county, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances
- Fire, building and NFPA/LS codes
- Research and analyze information for reports required by the Department
- Assist with special projects, reports and studies
- Assume command level responsibilities and make appropriate decisions, while assuring compliance with Department goals and objectives
- Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands
- Effectively supervise, lead and delegate tasks and authority
Skill in:
- Excellent organization skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Interpreting laws and regulations, making independent decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other emergency services agencies and the general public
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:
- Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations
- Lift and carry upwards of 50 pounds
- Able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned work area
- Manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, personal computers, fax machines, and photocopiers
- Respond to visual and aural cues
- Read, write, speak and understand English
- Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
- Ability to remain calm and cooperative in difficult or emergency situations
This is a general summary of benefits afforded City of Casa Grande employees. The information contained herein is not exhaustive, is not a contract, and is subject to change at any time without notice. Specific current benefit information is available from the Human Resources department. Questions about this information should also be addressed to the Human Resources department. This information generally applies to regular full and part time employees.
HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE: The first of the month following 30 days of employment, employees are eligible for insurance coverage. The cost of employee health, vision and dental insurance is paid by the City. Employees may cover eligible dependents with the City paying one-half of the expense and the employee paying one-half.
LIFE INSURANCE: The city covers the cost of employee life insurance coverage. Employees earning more than $20,000 per year have a life insurance benefit of 50% of their annual salary .The basic employee life insurance benefit for employees earning less than $20,000 per year is $10,000.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE: The City allows several types of supplemental insurance offered by companies to employees through payroll deduction. The City does not endorse these products, which include supplemental life, accident, short-term disability, cancer, intensive care, legal services and identity theft.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: All City employees are covered for on-the-job injuries through worker's compensation insurance. Premiums for this coverage is paid by the City and are based on payroll.
COMMUTING INSURANCE: Employees are automatically covered when traveling to and from work in the event of catastrophic injuries resulting from an accident.
RETIREMENT PLANS: City employees are assisted in planning for retirement in several ways. All employees, except firefighters, contribute a mandated percentage of their gross wages to the Social Security System and a Medicare tax, which is also matched by the City. In addition, all regular City employees are enrolled in a retirement plan, Public Safety Retirement for police officers and firefighters, and the Arizona State Retirement System for all others. The employee and City contribution rates are as follows:
Plan Employee Contribution City Contribution
State Retirement 12.22% 12.22%
Public Safety (Police) Depends on membership date into Retirement System
Public Safety (Fire) Depends on membership date into Retirement System
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: The City also offers a voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through ICMA Retirement Corporation. The City does not match employee contributions.
SHEAKLEY FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Qualified expenses, such as dependent insurance premiums, dependent care and health care expenses can be deducted directly from your paycheck and claimed for reimbursement when used. These deductions are taken before taxes, reducing your taxable income.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free, confidential counseling to employees and their immediate family members.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM: Employees enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System pay premiums to be covered by the System's Long-Term Disability Program (LTD). Benefits are provided to qualified members who are unable to work due to a disability after six months.
HOLIDAYS: The City of Casa Grande observes ten holidays each year, including one floating holiday.
PAID TIME OFF: All regular, full-time and eligible part-time employees will accrue/earn Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning on the employee's first day of employment with the City. Employees are eligible to utilize accrued/earned PTO immediately. There is an annual graduated accrual schedule, capping at 12 years. Regular part-time employees who work less than full-time but more than 1040 hours per year shall accrue PTO at a rate of 3.077 hours per pay period worked.
FAMILY DEATH LEAVE: The City has a policy, which allows time away from work in the event of the death of a family member as defined by our Personnel Policy.
MILITARY LEAVE: The City grants military leave in accordance with the provisions of State law.
JURY LEAVE: Employees required to serve as a juror shall be entitled to leave according to the provisions of the Personnel Policy.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA): Eligible employees are granted up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period according to the law.
PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT: Employees may have their paychecks deposited directly into checking or savings accounts at their bank through the direct payroll deposit plan offered by the City.
CREDIT UNIONS: City employees may participate in credit union membership through payroll deduction. Local credit unions have payroll deduction slots and employees may make savings or checking account deposits or have loan payments deducted through payroll deduction authorization.
SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM: Each month, employees may request and take two hours off with pay to volunteer their time in classrooms or at other qualified school programs. Employees do not need to have children in school to participate in this volunteer program. A School Involvement Program form must be filled out by the employee and signed by a teacher or administrator from the school in which the volunteer activity took place.
UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT: Equipment and uniforms provided to employees varies by department.
01
Do you have a valid Arizona Drivers License?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Business or Public Administration, and five (5) year's professional fire prevention experience, including two (2) year's management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you completed a course in Plans Review for Fire Department?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you completed Haz-Mat Operations training?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you completed Leadership I, II & III or an equivalent?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you completed Fire Officer I or an equivalent?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have certification as a Fire Inspector I and Fire Inspector II issued by the International Code Council, NFPA or other agency?
- Yes
- No
08
Have you obtained any of the following Fire/Arson Investigations, I, II, III & IV?
- Fire/Arson Investigations I
- Fire/Arson Investigations II
- Fire/Arson Investigations III
- Fire/Arson Investigations IV
- None
Required Question
