Fire Protection Plan Reviewer

Introduction

Tired of sitting on the sidelines? Wanting to make a REAL difference in Public safety? Put your education and skill set to good use. Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office (FMO) has a unique opportunity to save lives and property long before a 9-1-1 call is placed! If you are looking to serve and protect in a unique way, without putting on the firefighting gear, consider applying to become a Fire Protection Plan Reviewer. We work closely with the entire PWC Development Services team and other agencies to deliver top notch performance while meeting deadlines for our customers. As a part of this team, we provide guidance to engineering team members, inspectors, project managers, and Fire and Rescue senior leadership as technical experts in a collaborative and customer focused approach towards code compliance. Take the next step in your professional development and apply today!

Our Mission:

Prince William County Fire Marshal's Office is to prevent the inception of fire and hazardous conditions through timely and professional educational, enforcement, inspection, investigative and plans review efforts essential to the safety and well-being of the community.

This is accomplished by 23 uniform and non-uniform personnel who are trained and certified to enforce a variety of fire prevention regulations to include the Uniform Statewide Fire prevention Code. Additionally, on duty uniformed Fire Marshals provide coverage 24 hour 7 days a week to respond to and investigate code compliance, fire, explosive and environmental incidents.

About This Role: This Fire Protection Plan Reviewer will:

• Work with other Principle FPEs and Plan Reviewers to perform complex and intricate plan review of submitted Fire and Life Safety systems, Land Development site plans and Planning projects to include:

Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Clean Agent, and Kitchen Hood systems, Land Development site plans, Planning projects as well as, providing expertise regarding Building Codes and referenced standards.

• Be a valuable member of a comprehensive team approach to customer service, code compliance, and creative resolutions to challenges.

• Provide guidance and recommendations to Fire & Rescue and Development Services senior leadership as a technical expert to the Building and Fire Code officials.

This fire protection plan reviewer position in the FMO will take you to the next step in your career, offering expertise and insight related to complex fire alarm and sprinkler systems and more through plan review.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or G.E.D. and 5 years of related experience.

Preferences:

• Fire Protection Engineering related degree with background in fire sprinkler system and fire alarm design and plan review.

• Certified as a NFPA 1031 Inspector I/II and VA DHCD Fire Protection Systems Inspector.

• Proficiency with electronic Plan Review Software

• Bachelor's Degree related to Fire Protection Engineering

Special Requirements: Building Development: Valid Driver's License; Must become certified as a Technical Assistant to the Building Official in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and the Virginia Certification Standards.

Background checks, which may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Check, Credit History Check, Education Verification Check, License Verification Check, and/or fingerprinting may be required as posted in the job advertisement.

Fire & Rescue Requirement: Effective October 2012, mandated by the Virginia State Board of Health 12VAC5-31-540, VA EMS Regulations require a criminal background check conducted by the Central Crime Records Exchange and the National Crime Information Center via Virginia State Police; and a driving record transcript from the individual's state Department of Motor Vehicles.

Work Schedule:7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm

Starting Salary Range: $70,921.50 - $97,968.00 Annually

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NOTE

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.