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Job Description
Under the direction, functions as a technical advisor and subject matter expert in fire protection engineering to assure compliance with fire prevention/protection codes and life safety ordinances and regulations, and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
THIS POSITION IS NOT IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Location: Chicago Fire Department - Fire Prevention Headquarters
444 N. Dearborn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Salary and Benefit Information:
Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit:
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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
Under the direction, functions as a technical advisor and subject matter expert in fire protection engineering to assure compliance with fire prevention/protection codes and life safety ordinances and regulations, and performs related duties as required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Reviews and approves construction/structural plans (new and existing structures) and engineering specifications to ensure plans and proposed fire protection systems are in compliance with the fire prevention, fire protection, and fire/life safety requirements of the Municipal Fire Codes
- Provides technical engineering expertise and code consulting/analysis to departmental staff, developers, architects, and contractors on the interpretation and application of the Municipal Fire Codes
- Evaluates alternatives and solutions to unusually difficult fire code interpretations and provides recommendations to developers, architects, and contractors to obtain code compliance
- Audits plans approved by internal and external plan examiners to ensure compliance with Municipal Fire Codes
- Reviews and recommends amendments to the Municipal Fire Codes
- Represents the department in meetings, conferences, technical seminars, and public meetings to provide input on the City's regulation of building construction through the provisions and requirements of the Municipal Fire Codes
- Stays abreast of emerging fire protection trends and best practices to ensure Municipal Fire Codes and Life Safety Ordinances are current and recommends changes to department policies and procedures
- Conducts site reviews of new projects/developments to ensure adequate water supply, water distribution systems, fire hydrant availability, and emergency access
- Conducts on-site reviews of completed construction projects to test fire alarm equipment for proper operation prior to building occupancy
- Reviews and approves fire suppression system plans for all Mobile Food Vehicles (Food Trucks)
- Coordinates with the Department of Water Management to determine the placement and removal of city fire hydrants
- Responds to all correspondence related to plan reviews Municipal Fire Codes
- Assists with specialized and complex inspections/reviews, as needed
- Prepares various management, technical, and ad hoc reports
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
THIS POSITION IS NOT IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Location: Chicago Fire Department - Fire Prevention Headquarters
444 N. Dearborn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Salary and Benefit Information:
- For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit:
- For more information regarding benefits please visit:
Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit:
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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection, Mechanical Engineering, or a directly related area of 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
- A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Illinois is required. At the time of employment, must have obtained Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.