Anne Arundel County

Position Description

Anne Arundel County Government is currently hiring for a full-time, permanent Fire Protection Engineer (Engineer III) position in the Office of Inspections and Permits.

The Department of Inspections and Permits strives to provide the citizens of Anne Arundel County with the highest inspection standards consistent with adopted codes and regulations. This is accomplished through the consistent and equitable application of regulations in the built and natural environment. and plan review, inspections, enforcement, and the issuance of permits.

The position of Fire Protection Engineer (Engineer III) is responsible for reviewing construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with Anne Arundel County Fire Prevention Code and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and codes to approve or disapprove requests for building/fire construction plan permits. The primary duties of this position consist of reviewing residential and commercial plans for the following: Sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, hood and duct systems, and hazardous and other fire protection systems for compliance with NFPA Code requirements.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves the performance of increasingly more difficult and complex engineering duties and assignments associated with the planning, location, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of residential, commercial, and public buildings and facilities. Work requires the comprehensive application of thorough engineering knowledge to ensure assigned projects comply with applicable building and construction industry standards, and Federal, State, and County regulations relative to the area of assignment.

Work is performed within established policies and professional standards and is reviewed through conferences and reports for adherence to schedules and standards applicable to the assignment by a higher-level engineer or management official.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in this class.)

• Provides in-depth analysis of construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with Anne Arundel County Fire Prevention and Building Code, integrating other standards and codes to approve or disapprove requests for building/construction plan proposals.
• Evaluate and review residential and commercial sprinkler systems, fire alarm installations, and hazardous and fire protection equipment for compliance with fire code requirements.
• Recommends materials, equipment, or methods for alleviation of conditions conducive to fire.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and County environmental laws, policies and regulations, and monitoring and reporting requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of principles, materials, methods, and practices of engineering emphasized by the assignment such as civil, structural, hydrology, traffic, fire, design, environmental, mechanical, electrical, sanitation, and other areas as assigned.
• Knowledge of the application and use of computer technology to related engineering analysis.
• Knowledge of commercial, residential, and rehabilitation building and construction code requirements and accepted practices.
• Ability to plan and conduct engineering research, field studies, plan evaluations, and laboratory appraisals.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced professional engineers and technical support staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with colleagues, developers, engineers, architects, contractors, inspectors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering or a related field

Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in professional engineering work; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Note: Engineer III is the full performance proficiency level class in the Engineer series. An employee has the opportunity to advance through the series based on experience and satisfactory work performance. Proficiency level advancements can be made when work assignments increase in variety and complexity; less supervision and review of the employee in completing work assignments; and the employee meets the minimum qualifications for the higher-level class. Promotion to a higher-level class in the series is at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States.

For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

1. Experience in Fire Protection Engineering or a related field.
2. Experience in reviewing construction plans, specifications, and codes to approve or disapprove requests for building/fire construction plan permits.
3. Experience in reviewing construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with Anne Arundel County Fire Prevention Code.
4. Experience in reviewing construction plans and specifications to determine compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and codes.
5. Experience in reviewing residential and commercial systems for compliance with NFPA code requirements: Sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, hood and duct systems, hazardous and other fire protection systems.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  • Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
• Dental Insurance
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
  • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
  • EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
  • Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
  • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 3 years - 13 days
• 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days
• 15 years or more - 26 days

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
• United Legal Benefits

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