Fire Equipment Procurement Technician Full Time NEW

St. John’s is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John’s and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Deputy Chief, Operations, this position is primarily responsible for overseeing procurement and inventory of SJRFD clothing, PPE, equipment, and station supplies, including preparing tender documents, obtaining quotes for products and services, and managing the requisitioning process.

Accountabilities

• Manages, organizes and updates an inventory of all firefighting issue, station supplies, medical supplies, clothing and other specialized firefighting equipment assigned to the fire department on a computerized system.
• Replaces, maintains, and repairs items for firefighting clothing and/or turnout gear for members of the Department and reports any extraordinary requests.
• Prepares tender documents for major purchases of firefighter annual clothing issue and PPE such as bunker suits, helmets, gloves, bunker coats and bunker boots.
• Prepares high value requisitions using a computerized system in addition to low value purchase orders as necessary.
• Researches product information, obtains quotations for products and services, and compares prices and quality.
• Keeps abreast of NFPA, CSA, UL, ULC, ANSI and any other applicable policies, procedures or legislation with regards to fire safety equipment.
• Keeps abreast of comparable quality firefighting equipment products of one supplier to another by extensive use of catalogues and cross reference numbers.
• Tracks information related to certification expiry dates and training programs and provides regular updates to management.
• Responsible for the Respiratory Fit Testing Program for SJRFD.
• Performs all other related activities as required or assigned by the Fire Chief or his/her designate.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

Education: Must have successfully completed a two (2) year Business Administration diploma from a recognized educational institution.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in a position with similar duties, including procurement, inventory management, and administrative functions. Experience dealing with firefighting equipment, clothing and tools would be a definite asset. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. (City administered testing may be required). Must be able to complete mask fitting, training, maintenance, and record keeping for the SJRFD Respiratory Fit Testing Program. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the City’s discretion.

Other: Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with the ability to maintain good judgement. Must be highly organized, detailed oriented and an effective team player able to multi-task in an effective and efficient manner. Must be able to drive light vehicles and operate a vehicle with emergency lights and sirens. Class 5 drivers license is required.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment with periodic exposure to outside elements.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent must be able to lift heavy objects (minimum of 50 lbs) as needed.

Hours of Work

8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

Applicants must be members of the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1075, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John’s does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

This City of St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community’s diversity.