(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Develops strategic and operational plans by consolidating information and data, forecasting staffing and equipment needs, establishing organizational structures, identifying stakeholder needs, establishing personnel assignments and allocating resources.

2

S

Prepares and administers the annual budget by forecasting revenues and expenditures, presenting proposals for approval, authorizing payments and monitoring expenditures for recommended adjustments.

3

S

Reduces community risk by evaluating risk and emergency incident data, comparing hazards and probability of occurrence, evaluating risk management solutions, reviewing regulatory requirements and financial impact, and recommending solutions.

4

S

Directs inspection activities and appeals by reviewing and analyzing data, conferring with developer engineers and architects, interpreting codes and requirements, evaluating designs and alternate compliance activities, coordinating development review, and establishing inspection priorities and frequencies.

5

S

Manages fire investigation activities by developing resource plans, conducting analysis, recommending actions.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Experience

Over five years up to and including seven years experience.

Supervision

Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of a division including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.

Human Collaboration Skills

Recommendations regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended.  Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine effectiveness of job performance.

Technical Skills

Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Budget Responsibility

Position has major fiscal responsibility.  Makes significant contribution to major financial decisions within the department.  Responsible for major financial decisions within the department.  Decisions may influence budget requests and departmental goals and objectives.  Monitors budget plan, and adjusts work activity as necessary.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Advanced - Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

Valid driver’s license, Fire Inspector I and II, Arson I – IV, CPR Certification

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

Light

Medium

X

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

R

Making presentations, observing work site, observing work duties

Sitting

C

Desk work, meetings, driving

Walking

F

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

R

Supplies, equipment, files

Carrying

R

Supplies, equipment, files

Pushing/Pulling

R

File drawers, equipment

Reaching

F

For supplies, for files

Handling

C

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

F

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Kneeling

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

R

Under equipment, inside attics/pipes/ditches

Bending

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Twisting

C

From computer to telephone

Climbing

O

Stairs, ladders

Balancing

R

On ladders

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, driving, observing work site

Hearing

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

F

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

F

Emergency Situation

F

Frequent Change of Tasks

F

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

F

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

F

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

F

Tedious or Exacting Work

O

Noisy/Distracting Environment

O

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center