Fire Prevention Specialist (Inspector / Educator)
Company: VILLAGE OF SKOKIE
Location: Skokie
Posted on: May 5, 2022
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Job Description:
The Village of Skokie is accepting applications for the position
of full-time Fire Prevention Specialist (Inspector / Educator).
Under general direction from the Fire Captain, the FPS performs
essential tasks related 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. 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 architectural drawings for fire
prevention system (alarm systems, sprinkler systems, etc.)
installation and recommends necessary system upgrades; Observes
underground chemical and petroleum storage tank removal and
installation; Creates and facilitates fire prevention and public
education programs; Attends community events and presents
educational programs to the citizens and businesses of Skokie, for
all age groups; Assists with enhancements to all aspects of the
Community Risk Reduction program.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Inspector Level 1
designation and/or ICC equivalent required; Extensive knowledge and
understanding of the codes and ordinances pertaining to the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Life Safety Code,
International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC),
other ICC codes, and the Village of Skokie. College-level
coursework in fire 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; Excellent verbal and written
communication skills; Must be able to speak, write, and understand
the English language; Bi-lingual skills helpful, but not required;
Must be comfortable using all Microsoft Suite software applications
as well as general office equipment; Ability to follow all Village
of Skokie safety rules and regulations and Fire Department safety
guidelines; Valid Driver's License required.
Salary Range: $70,167 - $77,409 Generous benefits package includes
medical, dental & life insurance; IMRF retirement pension plan;
paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays in the first year; and
457(b) retirement savings plan. To learn more about the Village of
Skokie and to see the full job description, please visit the Skokie
Jobs page at www.skokie.org.
To be considered for this position, please submit a Letter of
Interest and resumé, including three professional references, by
May 31, 2022 to: Village of Skokie Human Resources Office, 5127
Oakton St., Skokie, IL 60077, or email via the Apply Now tab. Faxes
are not accepted. EOE
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