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ASSISTANT FIRE OFFICER
FULL TIME & CONTRACT
September 19, 2024
Fire Services, Professional and Technical
ASSISTANT FIRE OFFICER
€45,302 - €70,480
ASSISTANT FIRE OFFICER
€45,302 - €70,480
Advertised Date: 18 Sep 2024
Annual Salary
Kerry
Temporary / Permanent
Kerry
Temporary / Permanent
Closing Date: 03 Oct 2024, 05:00 PM
Job Summary
The mission of the Fire and Rescue Service in Kerry is to operationally protect and rescue persons and property from injury or damage by fire or other emergency, together with delivering a building fire safety inspection and overview process for the County. The normal revenue budget for the operation of the fire service is in the order of €10m. There are ten fire stations with a current combined operational staff of 108 members, the majority of whom are Retained. This number of fire-fighters is currently being increased The headquarters in Tralee is staffed by a multi-disciplined team including Fire Officers, administrative and technical support staff and Brigade Mechanics, under the control and supervision of the Chief Fire Officer. The service operates a vehicle fleet of 35 vehicles including water tankers, hydraulic platforms, 4-wheel drive jeeps, and 13 front-line pumping appliances.
In addition to operational duties, much of a senior officer’s work is usually in the area of fire safety certification and disability access certification on building construction within Kerry, together with licencing inspections and community fire safety. This involves ongoing engagement with building professionals and the development of a strong knowledge of the relevant codes and standards. Complaints are also dealt with as they arise.
The appointee will work in a dynamic and progressive local authority which provides a multiplicity of services as outlined above to the inhabitants of County Kerry and the significant numbers of visitors to the County.
Reporting to the Chief Fire Officer or such designated person as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive, the ideal candidate should have satisfactory experience of working with multi-disciplined teams and have a good working knowledge, or demonstrate an ability to acquire a good working knowledge, of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which Kerry County Council operates and adheres to corporate policies, protocols and procedures.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office:-
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.
In addition to operational duties, much of a senior officer’s work is usually in the area of fire safety certification and disability access certification on building construction within Kerry, together with licencing inspections and community fire safety. This involves ongoing engagement with building professionals and the development of a strong knowledge of the relevant codes and standards. Complaints are also dealt with as they arise.
The appointee will work in a dynamic and progressive local authority which provides a multiplicity of services as outlined above to the inhabitants of County Kerry and the significant numbers of visitors to the County.
Reporting to the Chief Fire Officer or such designated person as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive, the ideal candidate should have satisfactory experience of working with multi-disciplined teams and have a good working knowledge, or demonstrate an ability to acquire a good working knowledge, of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which Kerry County Council operates and adheres to corporate policies, protocols and procedures.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office:-
- hold, in the National Framework of Qualifications;
- a degree at Level 8 in engineering, architecture, or other building construction related discipline, or
- a professional qualification equivalent to one of the foregoing awarded by the relevant professional body, or
- a degree at Level 8 in a science or technology related discipline including, physics, chemistry, environmental or computer science, information communications technology; or a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services, or
- a degree at Level 8 together with a Level 9 qualification in a fire related discipline including fire safety, emergency management or emergency services
- have at least two years’ satisfactory relevant experience, and
- in the case of a new entrant to the fire service, successfully complete basic fire-fighter training and Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course before the expiry of the probationary period
- be competent to perform efficiently the duties of the office
- hold a full driving licence, EU Model for Class B Vehicles
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.
Contact Details
Kerry County CouncilRathass
Tralee
Co. Kerry
066 7183747
recruitment@kerrycoco.ie
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