Fire Services Assistant

Salary range: $21.56

Department: Fire Marshal

Hours: Part-Time

Job Description:

TOWN OF SEYMOUR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fire Services Assistant

Fire Services Assistant

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Fire Services Assistant is responsible for the clerical duties and record keeping for the Seymour Fire Chiefs and Seymour Fire Marshal’s Office. The Seymour Fire Chiefs and Seymour Fire Marshal’s Office includes the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal as well as the respective Deputy Chiefs, Marshals, Inspectors and Assistant Chiefs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates State and Local Codes and ordinances to the public to ensure compliance.
• Answer phone calls and respond to emails received by the department.
• Drafts varied department specific correspondence.
• Assists with general departmental scheduling and organization of inspections, vendor testing, and maintenance.
• Assists in the submission of purchase orders and requisitions associated with Town fire services.
• Facilitates the permitting process and issuance of compliance certificates.
• Performs data entry and reporting tasks in various software programs.
• Assists in the preparation, organization and maintenance of accurate and concise records on inspections and other department activities.
• Directs and assists clients through the permit and inspection process.
• The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Works under direct supervision of the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal.
• Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Chiefs and Deputy Fire Marshal

• SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
• None.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the organization and operation of Seymour’s municipal government.
• Ability to interact cordially with the public.
• Ability to comprehend and work in a variety of department specific software programs
• Ability to deal with property owners, residents, and vendors
• Understand with training the fire inspection process
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to answer phone calls, take message and direct information
• Must have computer and data processing skills. Including basic understanding of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Clerical office experience of at least four (4) years preferred.