Principal Fire Protection Engineer

Introduction

Tired of sitting on the sidelines? Wanting to make a REAL difference in Public safety?Put your engineering 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 Principal Fire Protection Engineer. 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 mission 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:

Work with other Principle FPEs and Plan Reviewers to perform complex and intricate plan review of submitted Fire and Life Safety systems to include:

• Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, Clean Agent, and Kitchen Hood systems, 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 senior engineering 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 through plan review.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• In this position, you will be sworn in as a state Assistant Fire Marshal to enforce the code requirements in the Statewide Fire Prevention Code

• Exposure to a variety of projects and contractors builds experience and a network of contacts for the industry

• Annual and sick leave earned each pay period

• Paid holidays

• Personal days

• Eligible to participate in medical and dental insurance plans

• Eligible for enrollment in Flexible Spending Account, membership in the Employee Credit Union and Employee Assistance Program

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Abachelor's degree in engineeringis REQUIREDand 4 years of related experience.

PREFERENCES:

• Fire Protection Engineering 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

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

This is a 37.5 hours per week, full-time exempt position with working hours

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

ENTRY SALARY RANGE:$88,939.50 - $118,862.25 Annual

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Save the Date & Plan to Attend a COUNTY-WIDE Career Expo & Hiring Event!

March 30, 2024 - 9am to 1pm @ Hylton Performing Arts Center

(10960 George Mason Circle in Manassas

(on the Prince William County campus of George Mason University).

Note: Positions you have, or are applying for now, may not be available.

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