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City of Chicago ASSOCIATE FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEER - CFD in Chicago, Illinois
Description:
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSOCIATE FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEER
Chicago Fire Department
Number of Positions: 1
(additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Under supervision, performs entry level professional work in the review of construction plans and drawings for compliance with the City’s Fire Code, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Reviews building plans for construction/structural plans (new and existing structures) to ensure plans are in compliance with the fire prevention, fire protection, and fire/life safety requirements of the Municipal Fire Codes
Examines construction documents including blueprints to review design layout and engineering specifications for fire protection systems
Conducts plan reviews for the installation of standpipe systems, sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, alternate automatic fire-extinguishing systems, and other fire protection equipment to ensure compliance with fire code requirements
Conducts plan reviews for above ground flammable liquid storage tank systems
Applies fire code requirements and explains needed revisions to contractors, architects, building owners and the general public in order to bring construction plans into code compliance
Responds to inquiries regarding fire protection and safety requirements and needed plan revisions to correct fire code violations
Approves fire suppression system plans for all Mobile Food Vehicles (Food Trucks)
Conducts on-site reviews of finished and unfinished construction projects to test fire alarm equipment for proper operation prior to building occupancy
Maintains records of approved plans and permits issued
May assist in preparing draft amendments to the Municipal Fire Code
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class .
Location: Chicago Fire Department – Fire Prevention Headquarters
444 N. Dearborn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience provided the minimum degree requirement is met
A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.
NOTE: Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Fire Department.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 07/03/2024