Fire Official

Fire Official – County of Bergen

Department of Public Safety, Division of Public Safety Operations

Under direction administers and directs the enforcement of provisions of relevant fire safety codes and related regulations, establishes day-to-day operating routines of the code enforcement agency, and coordinates and supervises activities of any fire safety specialists or other staff employed by the agency; does related work as required.

Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

· Inspects or directs the inspection of various structures and premises for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions liable to cause fire, contribute to the spread of fire, interfere with fire operations, endanger life, or for any violations of the provisions or intent of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code or any other law, rules, or regulations affecting fire safety.· Investigates or causes to be investigated every reported fire or explosion occurring within the jurisdiction that involves loss of life or injury or causes destruction or damage to property.· If it appears that such an occurrence is of suspicious nature, takes charge immediately of physical evidence, and to preserve any physical evidence relating to the cause or origin of such fire or explosion, takes the steps necessary to prevent access by any person or persons to such building, structure, or premises until such persons designated by law to pursue investigations into such matters become involved, and cooperates with such authorities in the collection of evidence and prosecution of the case.· Keeps a record of all reported fires in life hazard use structures and all facts concerning same including investigation findings and information as to the cause, origin, and extent of such fires and the deaths, injuries, and damage caused thereby.· Prepares a written notice of violations describing the condition deemed unsafe and specifies the time limit for required repairs or improvements to be made to render the building, structure, or premises safe and secure.· Conducts hearings, assesses penalties, and sets and collects fines for violations of fire regulations.· Ensures that all life hazard use structures are inspected in accord with the schedule established by the Code and ensures that notices of violations are served whenever inspections reveal violations.· Ensures that permit applications are available and assists the public in preparing them when necessary and reviews all permit applications for completeness as to form.· Supervises the work of any assigned enforcement personnel to ensure completeness and accuracy.· Ensures that any agency staff members requiring certification possess such certification.· May direct a public information and education program designed to improve fire safety measures in the home, office buildings,· industrial and commercial structures, and other locations.· May confer with public officials or civic representatives to improve fire safety education programs.· May give talks and demonstrations before adults and/or children on methods for ensuring proper use of fire safety procedures in the home, school, or other buildings.

Education/License/Certificate and Experience Requirements:

· High School Diploma

· Possession of a current and valid fire official certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.· Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the areas indicated below or some combination thereof: (1) as a firefighter in a paid or volunteer fire company, and/or (2) in the inspection of buildings to detect fire hazards and to enforce fire safety codes and regulations, and/or (3) in the investigation of fires to determine their cause, and/or (4) in the inspection of the construction of buildings and the review of building construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with fire protection codes and regulations, and/or (5) in the installation of fire protection equipment.

Other:

· Salary, according to the salary guide, will be commensurate with experience.

· Full -Time.

· Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized informationsystems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Please send employment application to resume@co.bergen.nj.us – put in subject line job applying for, thank you.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a current and valid fire official certificate issued by the NJ Department of Community Affairs?
• Do you have Five (5) years of experience in one or more of the areas indicated below or some combination thereof: (1) as a firefighter in a paid or volunteer fire company, and/or (2) in the inspection of buildings to detect fire hazards and to enforce fire safety codes and regulations, and/or (3) in the investigation of fires to determine their cause, and/or (4) in the inspection of the construction of buildings and the review of building construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with fire protection codes and regulations, and/or (5) in the installation of fire protection equipment.

Ability to Relocate:

• Hackensack, NJ 07601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person