Fire Protection Engineer Intern

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　　Fire Protection Engineer Intern

　　Salary

　　$18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Des Moines, IA

　　Job Type

　　Temporary Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　1132FP-1-2024

　　Department

　　Fire

　　Division

　　FD107114 - FD Commercial Fire Inspection

　　Opening Date

　　01/22/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/5/2024 4:00 PM Central

　　FLSA

　　Non-Exempt

　　Bargaining Unit

　　Non

　　Occupational Group

　　Non-Civil Service

　　Location of Vacancy

　　Des Moines Fire Department

　　Recruitment

　　Entrance

　　Selection Method

　　Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be scheduled for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Distinguishing Features of the Class

　　This is a responsible professional internship assisting in developing and implementing fire protection engineering programs and services.

　　The principal function of an employee in this class involves plan review and new construction inspection and providing technical expertise and consultation on a wide variety of fire protection engineering issues. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Fire Protection Engineer. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees in the City Engineering and Community Development Departments, other city employees, business and community organizations and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment with some visits to project sites.

　　NOTE: This is a 12 week internship.

　　Acceptable Experience and Training

　　Graduation from high school and attending , or recently graduated (within 12 months) from, an accredited college or university working toward a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Fire Protection Engineering or closely related academic field with a GPA of 2.5 or better .

　　Experience in professional fire protection engineering work or a closely related field preferred but not required.

　　Pay is based on degree in progress or recently conferred as well as the degree program.

　　Seeking a bachelor's degree in a related field - $18/hour.

　　Seeking a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) with a bachelor's degree in a related field - $21/hour.

　　Seeking a master's degree in Fire Protection Engineering or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) with a bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering - $23/hour.

　　NOTE: Transcripts verifying courses completed and GPA need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to [email protected] , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application but no later than the application deadline.

　　Required Special Qualifications

　　Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

　　Possession of a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

　　Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

　　Reviews, evaluates, and assists in the approval of building plans and specifications; plans for sprinkler systems; fire alarm systems; standpipe systems; special hazard protection systems; and water supply installations from a fire protection engineering perspective. Review petitions for variances and assist in developing the Department's position on such requests.

　　Provides fire protection engineering expertise and consultation to other Sections of the Fire Department. Assists with planning and researching future needs of the Fire Department. Provides on-scene technical support at emergency incidents. Provides information on property fire protection features, equipment or devices and on structural conditions or hazards to the incident commander. Provide specialized fire protection engineering consultation to other City departments, architects, engineers, property owners, contractors, etc., as appropriate.

　　Assists in the coordination of developing and revising of related fire codes and ordinances for protection of life, property and preservation of the environment. Works with state and local officials in the code development process, as appropriate.

　　Apply knowledge of current technological advances related to fire protection engineering. Performs specialized research applicable to fire protection issues. Assists in the development of policies and procedures relating to fire prevention, fire protection, and fire inspection practices. Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;

　　Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.