Cork County Council Fire & Building Control Department performs the Council’s functions as Fire Authority and Building Control Authority. These functions are managed and delivered through four divisional offices located in Mallow, Midleton, Bantry, and at the headquarters in County Hall Campus, Cork.
The Assistant Fire Officer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a division of the Fire & Building Control Department to deliver key local authority services such as building inspections, fire prevention, fire safety engineering, building control, community fire safety, fire service operations, major emergency management, and coordination of Civil Defence.
Assistant Fire Officers are key staff responsible for delivering public safety services. Reporting to an Assistant Chief Fire Officer or designated persons, they work as part of a team within the department and may also work independently as circumstances demand.
The duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Technical assessment of Fire Safety Certificate and Building Control applications.
2. Providing technical advice to design teams and other council departments regarding Fire Safety and Building Control matters.
3. Inspecting buildings under relevant legislation, compiling inspection reports, and following up as necessary.
4. Representing Cork County Council in District and Circuit Courts on Fire Safety and Building Control matters.
5. Ensuring workplace compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
6. Performing duties related to Community Fire Safety, Fire Operations, and Emergency Management as assigned.
7. Undergoing appropriate training to perform the duties of the role.
8. Undertaking other duties as appropriate for efficient and effective performance.
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet on our website.
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