New Zealand Fire Service Position Description

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1 JOB Senior TITLE Fire Engineer New Zealand Fire Service Position Description Job #: 112/2016 Business Area: NHQ : National Risk Reduction Group Location: Auckland Reports to: Fire Engineering Team Leader Date: December 2014 Position context The New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS) is comprised of five regions with around 400 stations, and 9,000 volunteer and paid firefighters spread throughout the country. As well as responding to a wide range of emergency situations, the NZFS is focussed on fire safety and prevention in NZ communities. Fire Engineers within the New Zealand Fire Service work within a national engineering team, which forms part of the National Risk Reduction Group (NRR). The three main roles within the engineering unit are Regional technical support Design review Projects Vision, mission and values Our Vision: Our Mission: Our Values: Leading integrated fire and emergency services for a safer New Zealand Te Manatū o ngā ratonga ohotata kia haumaru ake ai a Aotearoa To reduce the incidence and consequences of fire and to provide a professional response to other emergencies Serving our Communities Integrity Adaptability Skill Comradeship Position purpose The primary purpose of the role of a Fire Engineer is to provide superior technical support services, which result in the reduction of fire risk to the New Zealand public.

2 Key accountabilities The job holder is responsible for: Technical advice: Undertake site/building inspections Provide written advice to internal clients as a result of site/building inspections Attend meetings (fire engineering brief, fire-fighting facilities etc) and provide written technical advice Provide written technical advice to external clients such as consulting engineers and territorial authorities Design Review: Review Fire Engineering designs to evaluate the provisions for means of escape and facilities for fire fighting operations Provide advice to Building Control Authorities (BCA) in New Zealand on fire engineering designs lodged for building consent Meet the BCA advice deadline of 10 working days Training: Deliver and assist in the development of training to fire service personnel on technical and fire related matters including but not limited to; Fire dynamics, Fire engineering (fire safety systems), building construction and failure, live fire behaviour (fire investigation), fire extinguishment methods, physics, chemistry and mathematics Mentor junior members of the engineering team Projects: Be a project team leader to provide technical input on a variety of operational and risk mitigation matters Develop operational procedures and codes of practice for use within NZFS Represent the NZFS on internal and external national committees where required Research: Participate in research and development initiatives that increase operational efficiency and encourage the use of best practice Post Fire Audit: Undertake post fire audits and produce recommendation reports on outcomes and identified deficiencies and inadequacies with building design and construction Analyse the effectiveness of fire engineering designs and fire safety systems Provide computer modeling expertise during audit and investigations when required Author post incident audit reports and post on the NZFS website to provide information to interested parties such as designers etc Miscellaneous duties: Any other duties consistent with the position as may be required from time to time by the Page 2

3 Fire Engineering Team Leader Health and safety - Employee Responsibilities Ensuring that they are knowledgeable about the Health and Safety National Policy, and are abiding by its principles Ensuring that a safe working environment is maintained for colleagues and visitors to the workplace by reporting any hazards identified, actively participating in health and safety issues, reporting accidents and near miss incidents promptly, adhering to safety rules, and participating in rehabilitation should an injury be sustained Scope of job Financial delegations: Expenditure $ 1000 Capital Assets $ Nil (Buildings, equipment, systems) Staff responsibility: Direct employees: nil Number of indirect employees: nil Key relationships Internal: NHQ Managers Fire Region/Area Managers Fire Engineers External: Building Consent Authorities Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Professional Bodies (IFE/SFPE etc) Qualifications, attributes and experience Minimum: Graduate qualification in Fire Engineering Page 3

4 Preferred/Advantage/Desirable: Postgraduate qualification in Fire Engineering Experience: Minimum of 7 years experience in a Fire Engineering role Understanding of core Fire Service business and processes Demonstrate an ability in managing projects Knowledge and understanding of Fire Service Act, Building Act Develop and deliver training to fire service personnel on technical and fire related matters Previous experience in mentoring staff for professional development purposes Page 4

5 JOB Job Title TITLE SENIOR SPECIALIST: Organises self and project teams and develops strategies to achieve objectives. New Zealand SELF Fire Service INFLUENCE Position Description ETHICS RELATIONSHIPS STRATEGY PEOPLE RESULTS 1. Demonstrates a highlevel of self awareness, analyses own performance; identifies strengths and development needs. 2. Learns and reflects on how own behaviours and work style impact on others and on work tasks. 3. Actively seeks feedback from key stakeholders and peers and acts upon it. 4. Demonstrates persistence; adapts approach when required and continues to work to achieve individual and team objectives. 5. Maintains an optimistic outlook; overcomes obstacles and recovers quickly from setbacks. 6. Makes recommendations and acts decisively to implement strategies and address issues. 1. Obtains support of executive, leads projects/project teams to accomplish strategic goals. 2. Clearly communicates objectives and desired outcomes for the specialist area. 3. Communicates skilfully and gains the trust of others. 4. Models behaviours that are consistent with the values and practices of the organisation. 5. Shares information with others and puts strategies into place to help personnel to adapt to change. 6. Drives the practices within the specialist area and focuses efforts towards the achievement of common objectives. 1. Makes recommendations within specialist area without favouritism or bias. 2. Adheres to values and code of conduct. 3. Leads by example and maintains a high level of professionalism and impartiality; expects and encourages colleagues to apply the same high standards. 1. Builds relationships internally and externally and uses these to develop mutually beneficial outcomes. 2. Establishes, uses and maintains external and internal networks to achieve work outcomes. 3. Is aware of contentious political issues that impact on the organisation. 4. Actively promotes and communicates the role in campaigns and programmes. 1. Gathers and investigates information from a variety of sources, and explores new ideas and different viewpoints. 2. Understands how cultural, social, historical and political factors affect the organisation. 3. Engages in high level critical thinking to identify the links and connections between complex issues. 4. Implements programmes in support of the organisation's vision and goals. 5. Understands the need to see the big picture, recognises how relationships and processes fit within it. 1. Works to build trust and collaboration with others. 2. Is open to a broad range of viewpoints. 3. Develops self and supports the development of talent in others. 4. Strives to meet personal objectives and is aware of performance requirements; seeks help when needed. 5. Works with others to achieve performance objectives. 6. Resolves interpersonnel and intergroup conflict constructively. 1. Develops processes and services to improve efficiencies and achieve a unified focus on clients. 2. Contributes to a quality focus in the organisation and accepts accountability for outcomes. 3. Investigates ways to improve effectiveness within specialist area and responds flexibly to changing demands. 4. Values and integrates professional expertise into the organisation and utilises knowledge within the organisation as well as consulting externally.