Specialist/Technical Support - Code Compliance

pspanspanspanspanspanThe Fire Safety Division is a Division of the Department of Fire Services, which is a state agency within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.  The Division staffs a desk that is an integral part of the division to provide fire safety information to fire departments, other regulators, and the regulated community on a consistent frequency.  The purpose of the desk is to assist the local fire departments, other fire officials and the general public on questions concerning state fire code and public fire and life safety concerns.  This is a part-time contract position, with no benefits./span/span/span/span/span/p p /p pspanspanspanspanspanIn order to be considered for this position, at time of application, you must upload a cover letter; detail resume demonstrating your experience; proof of certifications; and proof of the highest degree obtained above High School if applicable. /span/span/span/span/span/p p /p pspanspanspanspanspanThis position will be assigned to interpret and provide guidance on complex fire code and standards./span/span/span/span/span/p p /p pspanspanspanspanspanDuties include:/span/span/span/span/span/p p /p ul lispanspanspanspanspanDispatching the appropriate compliance officer to incidents such as: explosive related incidents, firework accidents, lost/stolen explosives and fatal fires./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanResolve telephone inquiries from local fire departments; the regulated community; and the general public regarding the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations and the State Fire Marshal regulations./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanTransfer complaints from the local fire departments and the general public to appropriate Compliance Officers via the Compliance supervisor when appropriate./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanAssist Compliance Officers in the field with the information on file in the office./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanDevelop and coordinate information to be used by Compliance Officers, local fire departments, and the regulated community./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanCoordinate reports and information from Compliance Officers to files and logs in the office./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanReview new above-ground storage tank applications prior to acceptance./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanReview above-ground storage tank annual applications prior to acceptance./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanReview Marine Fueling application prior to acceptance./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanMay be assigned to maintain a database, which could include entering above-ground storage tank annual inspections, as needed./span/span/span/span/span/li lispanspanspanspanspanRelated duties as assigned./span/span/span/span/span/li /ul pfont/font/p br %3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EMinimum Qualifications:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EHigh School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;%22%3ETwo years%26rsquo; experience as a DFS employee, a firefighter, a MA Hazardous Materials Technician, a commercial driver or in a fire service leadership position%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EPossession of a valid Driver%26rsquo;s License%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EMassachusetts Fire Prevention Officer Level I Credential%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22tab-stops: list .25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EDemonstrated extensive knowledge of MA fire code and standards%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22tab-stops: list .25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3EMassachusetts Fire Prevention Officer Level II Credential%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22tab-stops: list .25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E5 years%26rsquo; experience as a Fire Prevention Officer interpreting, applying, and enforcing 527 CMR 1.00 Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Times New Roman%27,serif;%22%3EAn Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Times New Roman%27,serif;%22%3EThe Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. %26nbsp;Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)%26nbsp;may self-select out of opportunities if they don%27t meet 100% of the job requirements. %26nbsp;We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom: 0px; 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