Do you want to make a difference in your community? Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service prides itself on the high standard of service it provides and every role has an important part to play in helping keep Staffordshire safe.
Every role in Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, including those in the shared service, exists to support the overall aim of achieving a safer and more sustainable community. This can take many forms, including conducting Home Fire Risk Checks, marketing the service to the community, coordinating training, or taking calls in our contact centre.
As you can imagine, achieving our overall aim depends on a variety of people with a range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences.
About the Opportunity
Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service currently has a number of vacancies for the role of Fire Safety Advisor / Inspecting Officer (dependent on qualifications) across the county of Staffordshire and Stoke-On-Trent.
The roles based at one of the three fire safety hubs across the county are crucial in ensuring the Service is best placed to deliver its duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Salary: As per Protection Progression Pathway
Green Book – Grades 5 - Grade 8 £30,060 - £40,476
Grey Book – FF-WMA £37,675- £43,857
Hours: 37 hours (Green Book) 42 hours (Grey Book) - Flexible working scheme in operation. Job share will be considered.
Location: Fire Safety Hubs across the County (Newcastle, Cannock and Central-Service HQ)
Status: Substantive
Overall Function
To support and implement the services' protection strategy and to support the delivery of the corporate objectives within the services’ safety plan.
These roles are incremental dependent on qualification achieved. Those entering with a qualification of less than a Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety will enter as a Fire Safety Advisor (Grade 5). Once Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety is attained then the role will become Fire Safety Inspector (development) (Grade 6) and then once Level 4 Diploma is achieved the role will become Fire Safety Inspector (competent) (Grade 7). This is in line with the Protection Authorisation and Competency Framework.
It is expected that personnel will continue to develop at least to the level of Fire Safety Inspector (competent).
Main Tasks:
Fire Safety Advisor / Fire Safety Inspector (development)
* Contribute to the development of Delivery Group action plans, highlighting where protection activities and priorities related to the role, can be addressed in the planning process.
* Evaluate, assess and advise on fire risks and hazards, to minimise or eliminate risk, by applying the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order and other relevant Legislation. Report on findings and develop recommendations to address and resolve any identified deficiencies.
* Collate relevant information and support in compiling written evidence case files for potential prosecutions to ensure the enforcement of Fire Safety legislation.
* Implement the unwanted fire signal policy and ensure the investigation procedures are followed internally and externally.
* Deal with requests from the public and partner organisations to provide technical advice, guidance and support on relevant statutory and regulatory requirements and standards.
* Support the investigation of fire safety complaints commensurate with the role.
* Compile and submit written reports as required by work undertaken.
* Undertake inspections in line with the services’ post fire policy at commercial premises.
* Assist operational personnel and provide guidance and development to personnel where required.
* Participate in management meetings as necessary and support directorate meetings as required.
* Support and contribute to work streams relating to technical fire safety and other aspects of the organisation.
* Manage, assess and evaluate work activities and develop proposals for improvement.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge and awareness of developments within the protection arena.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Fire Safety Inspector (competent)
Inspect and prepare reports for all premises subject to statutory control. Enforce Fire Safety legislation through risk-based assessment working with other relevant partners to achieve a safer community.
Main Tasks:
* Contribute to the development of Delivery Group action plans, highlighting where protection activities and priorities related to the role, can be addressed in the planning process.
* Carry out Fire Safety inspections/audits of premises in line with current fire safety legislation.
* Enforce Fire Safety legislation in accordance with organisational policy.
* Gather, process and share information with other FRS personnel and external partners.
* Identify premises, individuals and groups which represent levels of high risk.
* Examine and respond to consultations and submissions from external stakeholders.
* Support formal fire safety investigations as required by the organisation.
* Provide technical advice and support on fire safety regulations.
* Support better regulation by having regard for Primary Authority.
* Provide support and guidance to businesses to reduce fire and unwanted fire signals.
* Collaborate effectively with partner agencies.
* Attend internal and external meetings with stakeholders.
* Respond to alleged fire risks/complaints and post-fire enquiries.
* Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Person Specification:
Essential:
Education and Training
* See Protection Authorisation and Competency Framework.
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of determining solutions to hazards and risks identified through audit and investigation.
* Experience of auditing and evaluating fire risk assessments.
* Experience of producing structured reports.
* Experience of working with and producing risk assessments.
* Working with a range of partners.
Skills, Ability and Personal Qualities
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Clear written and verbal skills.
* Clear report writing skills.
* Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads.
* Driving license, have the use of a vehicle and willing to enter the casual car user scheme.
* Good organisational skills for self and others.
* Good IT skills.
* Proven evaluation skills.
* Presentation skills.
Additional Information:
This vacancy is being advertised internally and externally.
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd April (midday)
Interview date: TBC
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
* Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
* Generous Pension Scheme
* Access to Gyms & Fitness Advisor
* Free Parking at Most Sites
* Enhanced Maternity Package
* Occupational Health
* Well-being Champions
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Eye Tests
* Flexible Working Scheme
* The Firefighter Charity
* Cycle Scheme
* Blue Light Card
* Flamesavers
* Rewards for rescue
* Say So
* Development Programme
* Trade Unions
* Career Breaks
* Physiotherapy
* TRiM
* Employment Network
* Fostering Friendly
Safeguarding
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
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