Job Title: Fire Safety Assistant Inspector

Job Type: Temporary up to 6 months, 17 hours per week –Flexi time scheme

Location: based at Harrogate Fire Station (Fire Safety) North and West Cover

Salary: Starting salary Grade 6 £21693 – £23111 (pro rata £9994.46 –£10618.57)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Safety Inspector. We are looking for a proactive, efficient and personable individual to join our team.

Duties will involve assisting with the programme of Fire Safety audits and allied duties to include enforcement action, report writing, the proper filing of documents and liaising with the relevant local Council departments.

You should possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have a good know-ledge of Community Risk legislation including any recent developments in Fire Safety prac-tice. You should also have the ability to write reports, be able to work on your own initiative and be able to plan and prioritise workloads. A valid driving licence is essential and recent attendance on a Community Risk course or other equivalent qualification would be an ad-vantage.

The post is conditioned to the Scheme of Conditions of Service for NJC Local Government Services (Green Book). Benefits include a flextime scheme, 24 days annual leave entitlement rising to 29 days after 5 years continuous service (pro-rata for part-time employees) Local Government Pension Scheme and optional additional benefits from Everybody Benefits Scheme including Child Care Vouchers and Cycle to work.

PensionThe successful applicant will be entitled to become a member of the Local Government Pen-sion Scheme.

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service will now apply abatement to any role to which a re-tiree from the Firefighters’ Pensions Scheme is appointed following widening of the discre-tions available to Fire and Rescue Authorities.

Abatement is the process of reducing or stopping a member’s pension if a member retires and then returns to work in the public sector. Government policy is that pension payments should be abated where a member is reemployed in the public sector and receives a pen-sion and salary which exceeds their earnings before retirement.

Anyone in the Local Government Pension Scheme is subject to the rules on abatement if they are re-employed and in receipt of a pension.

Applicants must complete the supporting statement, which will be the first stage of the recruitment process. To view the full role profile, please see below.

To apply please complete the supporting statement and submit by noon on Friday 14th September 2018 via email to CAO.HR@northyorksfire.gov.uk quoting Fire Safety Assistant Inspector (T) in the subject heading.

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to the principles of fairness and equality and welcome applications from all members of the community.

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Governance Transfer On 13th June 2018, it was announced that the governance of North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service will transfer from the current Fire Authority to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in late autumn 2018. The exact date is yet to be determined. Prospective candidates should be aware that this post may be subject to a review following the transfer of governance, which is expected to be completed no later than 1st April 2019. If you have any questions in relation to this please email Chiefs.Mailbox@northyorksfire.gov.uk with your question. North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service will also be re-locating to a shared Police and Fire Headquarters, Alverton Court, Northallerton in 2020 (date TBC)

Late applications will not be considered in this recruitment process

JOB APPLICATION FORMConfidential

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will use the information you provide to process your application and to produce anonymised monitoring statistics.

Before you apply, you can find out how we will use your information. For more information about how we use your information, see our recruitment privacy notice.

Please complete all requested information on the application form. The equality monitoring form will be detached from the application form and will be used to help us make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and will assist with our commitment to di-versity.

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Eligibility to work

The law prevents illegal working as set out in sections 15 to 25 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Under the Act, the Service has a duty to prevent illegal working by carrying out document checks to confirm if a person has a right to work in the UK. The Ser-vice could be liable for fines of up to £20,000 or face other legal action for negligently em-ploying an illegal worker.

Are you eligible to work in the UK? Yes No

Relationship to a member or employee

If you have any personal relationship to any employee of North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Ser-vice or a member of the Fire Authority, please give their name and relationship.

Employee/Member Name: ……………………………………………………

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Declaration of Offences You are required to declare any convictions for offences that are not spent under the Reha-bilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Include offences dealt with by a court of law, HM Services disciplinary procedures and any driving offences.

Are you currently subject to any criminal conviction, which is not yet spent under the Reha-bilitation of Offenders Act 1974? Yes No

If you answered yes above, please fill in the details below

Offence:Date of Conviction:Judgement and sentenceGive details of any charges pending

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 you are obliged to declare any unspent con-victions or criminal proceedings pending as these may bar you from working as a Firefighter. This will be checked before an offer of employment is made. Following submission of this application form, should you subsequently receive a conviction, this must be declared at the earliest opportunity.

Medical Information

If you require any specific adjustments, please tick this box so that we can contact you to make sure we make the appropriate arrangements for you during the selection process. All Fire and Rescue Authorities are required to assess each applicant on an individual basis with regard to their suitability to perform the role of a Firefighter, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. This means that North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will consider what reasonable adjustments could be made to enable you to proceed with your application providing any such adjustments do not contravene Health and Safety legislation. Health & Safety legislation places the obligation on Fire and Rescue Authorities to ensure that indi-viduals are safe at work for their own protection and that of others. (In the context of the Fire and Rescue Service "others" includes colleagues and members of the public). Applic-ants will be required to provide/obtain any evidence necessary to enable the Service to make informed decisions as to what reasonable adjustments could be made.

REFERENCES:

In order to confirm your appointment with North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we will seek to undertake references that are satisfactory to the service. Referees will only be con-tacted if you are successful with your application. Please provide two references – one of the references must be your current FRS Line Man-ager.

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SUPPORTING STATEMENT

You are required to provide answers to the questions below using situational examples.

Situation: What were the circumstances?Task: What had to be done to resolve the situation?Action: What did you do in order to affect a resolution?Result: What was the outcome?

Please provide a word count at the end of each section (please note that you must not exceed 1000 words for your supporting statement. It is your choice how you divide these words between the questions)

Q1. Explain what knowledge you have of Community Risk, in relation to fire safety?

Q2. Give an example of an occasion when you had the choice of communicating with another verbally or in writing.  Which did you choose and why?

Q3: Explain how you manage your time and priorities and what you take into consideration when doing so

Q4. Describe an occasion when you made changes to the way you worked, what did you do and what was the outcome?

Q5. Please give details of any other abilities or experience which may support your application. 

Do you hold a valid full current driving licence? YES / NO

Additional Pension InformationIt has been agreed that North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service will apply abatement to any role to which a retiree from the Firefighters’ Pensions Scheme is appointed following widening of the discretions available to Fire and Rescue Authorities.

Abatement is the process of reducing or stopping a member’s pension if a member retires and then returns to work in the public sector. Government policy is that pension payments should be abated where a member is reemployed in the public sector and receives a pension and salary which exceeds their earnings before retirement.

Anyone in the Local Government Pension Scheme is subject to the rules on abatement if they are re-employed and in receipt of a pension.

Please tick confirm if you are in receipt of a pension from the following pension schemes: Firefighters’ Pension Scheme New Firefighters’ Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme

Data Protection Statement

At the beginning of the application form you were prompted to read the Recruitment Privacy Notice. In summary, the answers and information you provide on the application form will en-able us to understand and assess your skills and experience to progress your application to the next stage of the selection process. In addition to the information you supply us on this form we shall also collect, hold and appraise information on individual candidate’s perform-ance at each stage of the recruitment process, including information we gain from your se-lected referees. This is for the sole purpose of conducting the selection and recruitment pro-cess to assess whether you meet the role criteria to be offered a job. This includes the pro-cessing of special category data for the purposes of monitoring the Service’s commitment to the promotion of equality of opportunity as well as meeting health and safety and employ-ment law obligations. Should you be unsuccessful this information will be kept for no longer than 12 months from notification of the outcome. If you are successful this information will be kept for the duration of your employment, on your personal record file (PRF) and for a period of time, according to the retention schedule. We promise to treat your personal data with care and adopt organisational and technical measures to ensure that access will be re-stricted solely to those in the organisation with a need to see it for the purpose of the selec-tion process and where applicable employment purposes, in accordance with the data pro-tection provisions. You also have the right to request sight of the information that we are holding on you at any time, including additional rights. For more information on how the Ser-vice manages your personal data during the recruitment process view the Recruitment Pri-

vacy Notice. For information about Data Protection please email: CAO.ServiceInforma-tion@northyorksfire.gov.uk.

Data Protection Declaration

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Application Declaration

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You are required to obtain the signature of your current line manager prior to submission of the application. If you have been in a temporary role for less than six months, please obtain your substantive role line manager’s signature.

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NORTH YORKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICERole Profile

Role TitleStationName

Fire Safety Assistant Inspector

Reporting ToResponsible ForRole/GradeF/S Number

District Station Manager, Fire Safety

Grade 6

Overall Purpose of Role To carry out fire safety inspections and Community Safety work in accordance with Na-tional Occupational Standards associated with this role.

ROLEMAP NOSDetermine solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigationEnsure your own actions reduce risks to health and safetyPlan and implement activities to meet service delivery needsManage yourself to achieve work objectivesProvide information to support decision makingCollect information to support risk assessmentImplement action in the event of actual of potential fireAssess risk associated with fireAdvise on self-determined risk assessmentEvaluate fire safety design submissionsAdvise on fire safety measures in simple premisesAdvise on fire safety measures associated with high risk premisesAdvise on fire safety measures in locations using hazardous materialsWork in partnership to minimise risk to the communityAdvise on fire safety issues relating to building construction and materialsAdvise on issues relating to fire protection systemsAdvise on fire safety issues relating to building demolition or refurbishment

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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

To undertake all aspects of fire safety and community risk work in the District as directed by the Group Manager Pre-vention and protection and the Station Manager TFS, in accordance with the current policy and guidance.

To undertake fire safety audits and to ensure that the statutory responsibilities of the Fire Authority are complied within the operational boundaries of the post.

To make and file, all necessary reports in order that the Fire Authority’s statutory responsibilities’ as to the keeping of data are met.

To assist in the preparation of statutory notices, assessments or licenses required by any relevant legislation. To assist in the implementation of the requirements of the statutory legislation and give advice to, employers and own-

ers whose premises require fire safety risk assessments under any applicable legislation. To assist in the enforcement of any safety legislation for which the Fire Authority is a responsible authority, and to dis -

charge the Authority’s duties where appropriate as part of any statutory consultations under another Agency’s legisla-tion within statutory or other agreed time limits

To compile reports to the relevant person in control of premises or any statutory authorities, detailing the requirements and/or the recommendations of the fire authority in relation to audits or assessments that have been carried out, in ac -cordance with the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005 and any amendments as may occur from time to time.

To support other members of NYFRS staff, by providing appropriate advice and guidance, to them in the discharge of their duties and the workload of the TFS district, commensurate with the role of assistant inspector.

To assist in maintaining the liaison with other authorities with regard to Community Risk matters. To record audit times and changes to premises, in accordance with Service’s policies and procedures. To attend structured meetings, training and seminars as directed. To maintain and develop the competencies detailed in the National Occupational Standards for this role.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: None

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding Required for Role) ODPM ModuleTo be agreed between post holder and line manager

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES (PQA’S)

Supervisory ManagerPersonal Style Embraces and values diversity and demonstrates a fair and ethical approach Proactively supports change adjusting approach to meet changing requirements Maintains a confident, controlled and focused attitude in highly challenging situationsInterpersonal Skills

Leads, involves and motivates others both within the F&R service and in the community Communicates effectively both orally and in writing Committed and able to develop self, individuals, teams and others

Working with information Understands and applies relevant information to create practical solutions Maintains and active awareness of the environment to promote safe and effective working

Organisational Effectiveness Leads others to achieve excellence by the establishment, maintenance and management of performance require-

ments Creates and implements effective team plans in line with strategic policy objectives

Role Desirable RequirementsEssential: Good communication skills

Knowledge of Community Risk legislation To be able to write reports

Plan drawing skillsAppropriate computer literacy with Microsoft Office and Microsoft® Windows softwareBe able to plan and prioritise workloads

Desirable: Ability to work aloneCommunity Risk qualification

National Core Values We Value Diverse Communities

We value our people

We value innovation, change and learning

We value our Fire and Rescue Service

Signatures

Approved by: Line Manager ___________________________________ Date: ____________

Agreed by: Post holder ___________________________________ Date: ____________

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information FormCompletion of this section of the application form is voluntary, but the information will help us to ensure equality of opportunity. This information forms no part of the recruitment process. It will be detached from your application on receipt.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that:

The workforce reflects the diverse society which it serves and that the working environ-ment is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation.

All job applicants and employees will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. These are ‘protected characteristics.

No job applicant or employee is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which can-not be justified by the requirements of the job.

Are you applying for a: Whole time Fire fighter role On Call Fire fighter role

Support Staff Role Control Staff Role

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White British or Irish Any other white background Mixed Asian or Asian British Black or Black British Chinese Any other minority ethnic background Prefer not to specify Disability/Reasonable Adjustments

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This information is used only for monitoring purposes. If you believe you may be disabled and may need any reasonable adjustments to be made in the recruitment and selection process or as part of your employment, please discuss this with the recruiting manager or the Equality and Safeguarding Officer.

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Declaration

You are not requested to sign this form because, once it is detached from your application, it becomes anonymised data, and will be destroyed within 6 months, however we do ask that you indicate you are aware that this form is voluntary.

I am aware that the completion of this form is voluntary and not a mandatory requirement of the application process. Please tick this box to confirm your understanding