The Role
Post: Inspecting Officer (Petroleum)
Grade: FRS C/D
Starting salary: £29,244
Salary range for the FRS C/D grade: £29,244 - £39,981
Closing date: Tuesday 27 November 2018 at 23:59 GMT
An opportunity has arisen to join the Fire Safety Regulation department in the role of Inspecting Officer (Petroleum).
Reporting to the Team Leader – FSR Specialist Teams, you will be responsible for undertaking inspections at petroleum dispensing premises as well as evaluating design submissions and certifying sites as being acceptable for the storage of petrol . You will be required to keep up to date with industry developments, shape policies and negotiate with key stakeholders both within and outside the Brigade, to ensure London Fire Brigade retains its place as a centre of excellence. You will also be expected to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties.
The ability to understand and decipher technical information and strong organisational skills are required for this role. Well developed interpersonal and communication skills are required in order to cultivate and maintain relationships within the Brigade and with outside organisations. An understanding of current legislation which covers petroleum and alternative fuels, key developments and related emerging themes is desirable but not essential.
Please be advised additional learning and travel may be required as part of this role.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the attached job description.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
Eligibility
This vacancy is open to internal and external applicants.
We are keen to hear from anyone with the ability to do this job to help us achieve a workforce as diverse as the communities that we serve.
Assessment Overview
As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:
Selection Criteria 1 - Experience of using a range of software applications and packages together with good keyboard skills and an understanding of how IT systems can be utilised in relation to the duties of the post.
Selection Criteria 2 - Proven organisational skills in order to determine work priorities and to ensure deadlines are met.
Selection Criteria 3 - Proven numerical skills in order to provide and maintain own work returns and to carry out other calculations on petroleum safety issues such as hazardous zone radius, technical calculations and , safety distances, etc.
Selection Criteria 4 - Knowledge of one’s responsibility with regard to health and safety in workplace, both individually and as a manager.
Assessment for this role is due to place mid-January 2019. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications will not be accepted.
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed for the successful person, which will include a basic criminal records check. The successful person will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a basic disclosure will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
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