Cork County Council Fire & Building Control Department performs the Council's functions as Fire Authority and Building Control Authority.
These functions are managed and delivered through four divisional offices which are located in Bantry, Mallow, Midleton and a headquarter office which is located at County Hall Campus, Cork.
Cork County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and temporary vacancies for Executive Fire Prevention Officer may be filled.
The initial vacancy to be filled will be based in Mallow, Co. Cork.
As a key part of the technical Fire Prevention team you will use your fire safety engineering knowledge to help safeguard the lives of Cork County's residents by ensuring buildings meet essential fire safety standards.
Your work will have a direct impact on public safety across a range of settings, from newly constructed developments to large-scale public events.
Working alongside a dedicated team of fire safety professionals, you will be responsible for assessing Fire Safety Certificate applications and conducting building inspections to ensure compliance with fire regulations.
You will apply your technical expertise to evaluate complex building designs, including for high-risk or large-scale projects, ensuring they meet fire safety requirements.
From assessing state-of-the-art building designs to inspecting public events like festivals and concerts, no two days are the same in this dynamic role.
You will balance office-based technical analysis with hands-on fire safety inspections in various public and commercial settings.
The Executive Fire Prevention Officer will have the option to begin or continue operational fire service training.
The duties of the Executive Fire Prevention Officer shall include, but are not limited to:
Technical assessment of Fire Safety Certificate applications under the Building Control Acts 1990 to 2024, including for complex and higher risk building designs.
Inspections of buildings under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 to ensure an appropriate level of fire safety.
The management of technical staff as required, to include line management, technical mentoring and oversight of their work.
Assisting in the development and review of technical strategy and technical approaches.
The carrying out of enforcement action under the Fire Services Acts, such as the serving of Fire Safety Notices on potentially dangerous buildings.
Undertaking fire safety of licensed premises e.g.
Public Houses, Night Clubs.
Processing licensing applications under the Fire Services Acts 1981- 2003.
Advising on and inspecting major indoor and outdoor events.
Providing advice with respect to certain Planning applications.
Coordinating with Operations section and Building Control section staff in Cork County Council's Fire & Building Control Department in relation to matters of common concern.
Processing of fire safety complaints, referrals and requests for advice.
Collaborate with colleagues in Fire Operations to promote targeted fire safety campaigns.
Attending training courses as required.
Carrying out such other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.
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