Abolished 10/07
FIRE PREVENTION SUPERVISOR
8202L1
Pay Grade: 26
DEFINITION OF WORK
Summary
This is supervisory work directing fire prevention management.
Work includes management of a statewide field staff or of a
specialized Headquarters-based section. Work includes planning, assigning, evaluating
personnel as well as participating in fire prevention activities.
Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL E: "Under administrative
direction..." At this level, employees are free to plan, develop and organize all
phases of the work necessary for its completion within program guidance. Generally, they
can develop and utilize any procedures and methods which do not conflict with major
policies. Supervision is generally exercised over them through staff conference-type
discussions and a review of progress reports.
Difficulty - LEVEL C: Considerable - Duties which require a high
degree of concentration because of the many factors which must be considered and weighed
before a decision can be reached. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and
coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category.
Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually
involves multiple, unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with
complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may
require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives
usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level
exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional
review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines
exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful
analysis and interpretation.
Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of
actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever
reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a
high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating
or both and costs due to errors are substantial.
Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify,
defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain
cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals
or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of
communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing
with others.
Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical
exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or
easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine
parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment;
perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area.
Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves
moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant
environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible.
Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL D: Involves administrative
supervision responsibility. As a "first line supervisor", the primary
responsibility involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees who perform the
same or similar work. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a
higher level of authority. As a "project manager" may direct the activities of
project leaders to develop plans and criteria and to evaluate progress and results for one
or more projects.
Distinguishing Features
Differs from the Fire Prevention Inspector class which is
technical work enforcing fire and life safety codes, regulations and laws.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Reviews written reports issued by staff to determine that
necessary procedures are being followed.
Executes directives and assignments; monitors operations of unit
staff; communicates with others on the units performance; initiates and reviews
correspondence; studies and disseminates information to staff; attends and instructs at
in-service training.
Supervises a staff by reviewing with them their work standards.
Prepares and delivers performance evaluations. Counsels and advises on strengths and
weaknesses of operations and programs; schedules and assigns personnel and equipment in
order to ensure that duties are carried out.
Develops solutions to administrative, managerial and operational
problems in order to increase overall agency efficiency by assisting in the collection and
analysis of data.
Assists in developing budget requests, development and
establishment of policies and procedures, training and education programs and assists in
developing overall Division goals and objectives. Recommends procedural or regulatory
changes.
Confers with the public, other state and local agencies and fire
prevention agencies in order to establish good working relations, verification of
information, clarification of fire safety laws, or obtaining plans correcting fire safety
deficiencies; provides accurate and timely information regarding the Kansas Fire
Prevention Code or fire prevention activities and methods; makes appearances on behalf of
the agency.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge
Knowledge of Kansas Fire Prevention statutes, regulations and
adopted standards.
*Knowledge of fire safety inspection methods and procedures.
Knowledge of educational techniques and processes.
Knowledge of computer systems.
Knowledge of principles of supervision.
Abilities
*Ability to collect and analyze data, and apply the results of
research to administrative and operational fire prevention problems.
*Ability to clearly, concisely, and accurately communicate
information.
*Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
*Ability to plan, organize and assign the work of others.
*Ability to effectively supervise subordinate personnel and to
instruct them in all pertinent phases of safety and fire prevention work.
*Necessary at Entry
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Three years work experience as a fire
prevention inspector and certification as a Fire Inspector. Education may be
substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
NC: 06/93
REV: 12/95
REV: 10/98
REV: 02/00
REV: 08/05
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