CITY OF SALISBURY

 

               FIRE PROJECTS ANALYST

 

DEFINITION

 

To perform analysis of specified Fire Department projects and the needs of the department in relationship to the community; and to perform preparation of reports that reflect the status of this relationship. 

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Receives general supervision from the Assistant Fire Chief.

 

Exercises no supervision.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

 

Use computer to analyze fire department projects; perform computer programming, design computer applications, and maintain computer equipment.

 

Prepare video tape or photographs of fire or training related incidents or drills; compile information from these video tapes or photographs for use in training and review for fire fighting.

 

Research equipment and fire related products; estimate departmental needs.

 

Draft equipment purchase specifications and offer recommendations.

 

Participate in wellness program.

 

Maintain office files.

 

Draft maps for departmental use.

 

Respond to job call back after working hours and/or on weekends.

 

Perform related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

            Knowledge of:

           

            Computer operations, software applications, computer terminology.

 

 

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            Electronic Data Processing.

  

            Research methods.

 

            Fire Department operations.

 

            Training methodology.

 

            Incident command system.

 

            Pertinent regulations of the Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations.

 

            English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

 

            Ability to:

 

            Maintain physical condition as required.

 

            Perform computer operations including programming.

 

            Draft reports, type at a speed necessary for a successful job performance.

 

            Research and compile data for statistical analysis reports.

 

            Interpret data and create representative charts and graphs.

 

            Plan, prepare and conduct audio-visual presentations.

 

            Read and interpret technical fire manuals and reports.

 

            Respond to job call back.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

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distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

 

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

            Experience:

 

            Two years of responsible fire control experience.

 

            Training:

 

Equivalent of the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by college level course work in management information systems.  Additional specialized training

            in audio-visual equipment operation and photography is desirable.

 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

 

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid North Carolina driver's license.  North Carolina basic level Emergency Medical Technician Certificate is desirable.

 

Possession of residential telephone service required.