Life Safety Compliance Officer #2303-0764-01
Promotional Only
- Date Opened
- Monday, March 13, 2023 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Friday, March 24, 2023 11:59 PM
- Section
- Fire Service Investigation & Inspection
- Salary
- $111,077 annualized
- Employment Type
- Promotional
Introduction
Applicant Packet is available BY CLICKING HERE.
This packet contains a cover letter with tentative test dates, and copies of the posting and job description, and related information.
This packet contains a cover letter with tentative test dates, and copies of the posting and job description, and related information.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is a highly responsible supervisory position for life safety compliance, plan review and inspection. All new construction, major renovations and existing buildings require inspection by the Life Safety Compliance Officer to ensure the adherence to and adoption of the State Fire Safety Codes, National Fire Codes, and the Fire Prevention Codes of the City of New Haven.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews all plans for new construction or for alterations to existing facilities for compliance with State and City Codes; specifies fire safety related building components to be installed; classifies building contents according to hazard.
- Inspects new and altered buildings for compliance with State and City Codes and for compliance with permits issued; inspects the installation of building service equipment; inspects and conducts tests of fire protection equipment including fire doors, fixed extinguishing systems, water supply systems, fire alarm systems and fire pumps in high rise buildings.
- Ensures that heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems installed contain fire safety devices such as dampers, detection, thermostats and operational controls.
- Calculates egress requirements on the different types of occupancies to ensure adequate exits and occupancy loads are maintained.
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school. Must hold a civil service sworn position permanently assigned to the Fire Marshal’s Office in the New Haven Fire Department. Must also possess the following:
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Considerable knowledge of firefighting, fire prevention and inspection principles, code enforcement practices, and techniques.
- Considerable knowledge of applicable Fire protection standards (NFPA), requirements of Chapter 541, and local/state laws and ordinances.
- Ability to supervise and participate in the testing and review of required fire protection systems, verify installation of required features of fire protective systems and equipment, and fire inspections.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with Fire Department personnel, City employees and the general public.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Open only to members of Local 825 meeting minimum requirements.
- Must hold a sworn position permanently assigned to the Fire Marshal's Office in the New Haven Fire Department.
- Certification in accordance with Chapter 541, Section 29-298 of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut at time of application to position.
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund, tested position and is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 825, International Association of Fire Fighters.
Selection Plan
Applicant Packet is available BY CLICKING HERE.
This packet contains a cover letter with tentative test dates, and copies of the posting and job description, and related information.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine eligibility.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
This packet contains a cover letter with tentative test dates, and copies of the posting and job description, and related information.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine eligibility.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
Conclusion
To apply for this opportunity:
- Complete your User Registration. You are encouraged to save your Applicant Profile for future use.
- You MUST click on the job posting you are interested in, and click Apply or Apply Online from within that posting.
- MAKE SURE the job you are applying for is named at the top of the page as you review your application!
- Review or modify your application for that position
- Click "Ready to Send App" or the "Send" tab; read page and click the attestation
- Click "Send to City of New Haven"
- You will be redirected to "CONFIRMATION OF EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUBMISSION"
- You will also receive an email and text, if a number was provided, confirming your submission
- If you do not receive this confirmation in the next 24 hours, your application has not been submitted - please contact us at NHJobs@newhavenct.gov
Please Note, your Profile is NOT an application for an open position. After you create your Applicant Profile, you must still click on a Job Title and complete the application as instructed for each position.