Fire Prevention Administrator

The purpose of this position is to serve as a principal advisor to the Deputy Fire Marshal and Fire Marshal. This position provides strategic oversight in alignment with the long-term vision, regulatory compliance, and organizational priorities of Henry County Fire Rescue. This position is responsible for leading complex initiatives, developing policies, guiding organizational strategy, and representing the division at executive, intergovernmental, and community levels.

• Provides overall leadership and supervision to the division, ensuring proper delegation, scheduling, training, and performance evaluation; oversees the daily operations of fire prevention staff and ensures alignment with department objectives.
• Leads, directs, and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of long-term strategies and gals for the division; works in coordination with and provides strategic support to the Deputy Fire Marshal to prioritize and allocate resources for fire prevention initiatives.
• Ensures that fire prevention inspections, public education programs, and community safety events are carried out efficiently, meeting the necessary safety codes and regulatory standards; addresses any escalated issues, including enforcement actions and non-compliance concerns.
• Collaborates with other department divisions, local government agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure fire prevention goals are met and fire safety is prioritized within the community.
• Leads the development of training programs for all staff in the division; ensures personnel are kept up to date on new regulations, technologies, and best practices in fire prevention.
• Oversees the collection and analysis of fire prevention data, including inspection results, program effectiveness, and safety outcomes; prepares reports and recommendations to improve operations and identify emerging fire risks.
• Represents the division at community events, fire safety outreach programs, and public education campaigns; works to build strong relationships with local schools, businesses, and residents to enhance fire prevention awareness.
• Oversees the use of fire prevention equipment, vehicles, and other departmental resources; makes recommendations for budget planning, purchases, and upgrades to ensure the department operates effectively.
• Develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures to ensure the divisions operations are consistent, effective, and compliant with applicable fire codes and regulations.
• Serves as a senior advisor for fire prevention during emergency response situations, providing guidance on safety protocols and coordinating prevention measures as necessary.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires an associates degree, and five (5) years of experience with fire prevention programs, inspections, and public safety initiatives, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelors Degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or related field and three (3) years of progressive leadership in fire prevention, inspections, investigations, or community risk reduction preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license. Must possess and maintain Fire Investigator certification, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, Youth Firesetter Manager, Fire Life Safety Educator certification, Fire Inspector I certification, and Plan Examiner certification. A-EMT certification preferred.

Special Requirements:

Appointments are served at the pleasure of the Fire Chief.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of handling complex enforcement or compliance issues.
• Knowledge of leading program implementation or operation improvements.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in driving, emergency and otherwise.
• Skill in administering first aid and CPR.
• Skill in dealing with emergencies and victims of trauma.
• Skill in performing general mechanical maintenance.
• Skill and dexterity in operating fire vehicles, apparatus, and life rescue equipment including ladders, hoses, pumps, and other assigned equipment.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Tasks require the ability to operate a variety of job-related emergency equipment, which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (50-100 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, or crouching. Considerable physical activity is required in the lifting of light and heavy objects, Frequent climbing of ladders is required, as is the use of equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Essential functions are regularly performed in highly stressful, dangerous outdoor situations, as well as inside burning buildings that expose the incumbent to hot, cold, or inclement weather, contagious and infectious diseases, dust, dirt and grease, chemicals, and noisy environments. Work requires the use of protective firefighting clothing and equipment, masks, and surgical gloves.

Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description. Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.