Description

The City of Spokane is hiring a Fire Protection Engineer to review and approve building and site plans for compliance with fire and building codes. The position includes conducting inspections, evaluating fire safety systems, and providing expert guidance to staff and stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves advising on code interpretations and recommending updates to regulations and policies.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews and approves plans and specifications of proposed buildings, structures, and site developments. Performs engineering calculations and evaluates layout and design proposals to assure compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and codes. Authorizes the issuance of Fire Department permits.
• Provides instruction, advice, and guidance to subordinates and associates on the proper methods of reviewing designs for buildings, fire protection and life safety systems. Assists in developing plan checking and inspection policy. Assists the inspection staff regarding more technical code interpretations and problems.
• Consults with, and provides counsel and advice to, architects, engineers, developers, property owners, and contractors regarding interpretation and conformity with codes and regulations. Evaluates performance based engineering proposals for fire and building code equivalencies and makes determinations as to effectiveness of achieving anticipated results.
• Inspects proposed developments and existing buildings. Submits reports and recommendations on building conditions and interpretation of code requirements necessary for construction projects.
• Advises and assists private and public organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards. Studies industrial, mercantile, and public buildings, and other property before construction, considering such factors as, fire resistance of construction, occupancies and storage array of contents in buildings, water supplies and delivery, and egress requirements.
• Reviews materials or equipment, such as building components protection, fire-detection equipment, fire alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems, and advises on location, handling, installation, and maintenance. Reviews materials, equipment, or methods for alleviation of conditions conducive to fire.
• Evaluates laws, ordinances, and regulations affecting fire prevention, fire protection systems, life safety systems, fire or life safety, and recommends modifications to or creation of new regulations.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer – Fire Protection Engineer. If current licensure is from another state, Washington State license must be obtained during the probationary period.
• All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.