Fire Prevention Specialist / Inspector & Public Educator

VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Medical Insurance Vacation & Sick Leave
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IMRF Retirement Benefits Deferred Compensation Plan
Social Security Retirement Benefits Group Life Insurance

Notice of Accepting Applications for the Position of:

FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST (Inspector / Public Educator) - Full Time

Annuatized The salary range for this position is $76,006 - $97,005. The annualized starting

Sa/a/y Ranqe: salary range is $76,006 - $83,797 (DOQ)

Brief Description Performs essential tasks related to Community Risk Reduction & facilitates the

of Duties: Fire Department Public Education program; Enforces adopted fire and iife-safety
codes; inspects and reviews adequacy and effectiveness of fire protection
equipment and systems in new and existing construction, ensuring life safety
requirements are met; Inspects existing and new commercial development and
construction for applicable code compliance and conducts final fire safety
Certificate of Occupancy inspections; Conducts final Fire Prevention system tests
for newly installed systems; Reviews architecturaf drawings for Fire Prevention
system (alarm systems, sprinkler systems, etc.) installation and recommends
necessary system upgrades; Conducts school and day care inspections on an
annual basis; Creates and facilitates Fire Prevention and public education
programs; Attends community events and presents educational programs to the
citizens and businesses of Skokie, for a!! age groups; Assists with
enhancements to all aspects of the Community Risk Reduction program.

Reciuired National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Inspector Level 1 designation

Education, and/or ICC equivalent required; Extensive knowledge and understanding of the

Training, and codes and ordinances pertaining to the National Fire Protection Association

Expenence^ (NFPA), Life Safety Code, Internationa! Fire Code (IFC), internationat Buiicting
Code (iBC), other ICC codes, and the Village of Skokie. College-levet
coursework in tire protection and code enforcement preferred; Must hold current
certification for the following, or be able to attain within 18 months of
employment: Illinois Fire Inspectors Fire Prevention Officer, Fire & Life Safety
Educator, and Youth Firesetter Interventionist; Certified OSFM School Inspector
designation, or ability to attain within 12 months of employment; Excellent verbal
and written communication skills; Must be abie to speak, write, and understand
the English language; Must be comfortable using all Microsoft Suite software
applications as we!! as genera! office equipment; Ability to follow all Village of
Skokie safety rules and regulations and Fire Department safety guidelines; Valid
Driver's License required.

Application To be considered for this position, please submit a Letter of Interest and
Process: resume, including three professional references, by April 29, 2024 to: Village of

Skokie Human Resources Office, 5127 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077, or email to
Human.Resources(a)skokie.ora.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 29, 2024

The Viilage of Skokie is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

Revised: March 2024

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Position Title: FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST
(Inspector / Public Educator)

Salary Range: A 230

FLSA: Non-exempt

Department: Fire

Division: Fire Prevention

Reports to: Fire Captain

Supervises: None

JOB PURPOSE

Performs essential tasks reiated to Community Risk Reduction. Facilitates the Fire
Department Public Education Program to provide outreach to the entire community.
Enforces adopted fire and life-safety codes. Inspects and reviews adequacy and
effectiveness of fire protection equipment and systems in new and existing construction,
ensuring life safety requirements are met.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Inspects existing and new commercial development and construction for applicable code

• Conducts ongoing annua! and various high-risk occupancy fire-inspections

• Conducts final fire safety Certificate of Occupancy inspections

• Responsible for completing School and Day Care inspections on an annual basis

• Conducts final Fire Prevention system tests for newly installed systems

• Creates and facilitates Fire Prevention and pubiic education programs

• Presents educational programs to the citizens and businesses of Skokie (all age groups)

• Assists with enhancements to all aspects of the Community Risk Reduction program

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• Ability to review architectural drawings for Fire Prevention system (alarm systems, sprinkler

• Ability to review hydraulic calcuiations for accuracy and completeness

• Witnesses hydrant flow and hydrostatic testing

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains familiarity with new and/or amended Village codes and ordinances

• Supports the Fire Department's Explorers Program and Citizens Fire Academy programs

• Witnesses underground chemical and petroieum storage tank removal and installation

• Performs other work-related duties as required or assigned

KNOWLEDGE I SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Excellent verba! and written communication skills required; Must be able to speak, write,

• Ability to manage Community Risk Reduction Programs

• Ability to effectively engage and instruct large and small groups of diverse age and

• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain positive professional relationships with

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the codes and ordinances pertaining to the

• Sound understanding of architectural drawings and essential mathematical calculations

• Technical understanding of Fire Prevention system operation and installation

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with fire and life safety requirements

• Must possess excellent time-management and organizational skills

• Responsible for coordinating inspection schedules

• Must be comfortable using ail Microsoft Suite software applications, as weli as genera!

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Ability to fo!!ow al! Village of Skokie safety ruies and regulations and Fire Department
safety guidelines

EDUCA TION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Inspector Level 1 designation and/or ICC

• Certified Illinois Fire Inspectors Fire Prevention Officer designation preferred, or be able to

• Certified Fire & Life Safety Educator designation preferred, or be able to attain within 18

• Certified Youth Firesetter Interventionist designation preferred, or able to attain within 18

• Certified OSFM Schoo! Inspector designation, or able to attain within 12 months of

• Proven comprehensive Fire Prevention experience or equivalent experience required

• Cotfege-ieve! coursework in fire protection and code enforcement preferred

• Certified National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and / or International Code Council

• ImageTrend Record Management System (RMS) with Inspection Module knowledge

• Computer generated pre-plan drawing experience desired

• Civic Plus Integrated Technology Platform experience desired

• Use of social media and Press release experience desired

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES

• Valid Driver's License

• Flexible schedule that allows for occasional work during evenings and weekends

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PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The duties performed by this position are representative of light work with occasional exertion
of 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. The work is split between
office and fieidwork environments. Such outside environments may include high decibel
noise, changes in environmental temperature and protection, and hazardous work
environments involving gaseous fumes, moving mechanical parts, and work conditions
involving various levels of light. May be subject to frequent interruptions from telephone
callers while in the office.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand,
stoop, climb, crouch, kneel, use office and small technical equipment, read written reports,
and do caicuJations, depending upon the work situation. Visual and audible acuity is essential.
The employee is frequently required to be outside of the office and operate a motor vehicle to
perform essential work functions.