Cork County Council Fire & Building Control Department performs the Council’s 
functions as Fire Authority and Building Control Authority. These functions are  managed and delivered through four divisional offices which are located in Mallow, Midleton, Bantry and a headquarter office which is located at County Hall Campus, Cork. 

The Assistant Fire Officer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within a division  of the Fire & Building Control Department to deliver key local authority services such  as; building inspections, fire prevention, fire safety engineering, building control, community fire safety, fire service operations, major emergency management and co-ordination of Civil Defence. 

Assistant Fire Officers are key members of staff responsible for the delivery of public safety services. Reporting to an Assistant Chief Fire Officer, or such designated persons as may be assigned from time to time, the Assistant Fire Officer will work as part of a team within the Fire & Building Control Department. He/She will also be required to work independently on his/her own initiative as circumstances demand.

The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. 

1. Technical assessment of Fire Safety Certificate and Building Control applications.

2. Provide technical advice to design teams and other council departments in relation to Fire Safety and Building Control matters. 

3. Inspect buildings under the Fire Services Act, the Building Control Act and Dangerous Substances legislation, compile inspection reports and carry out all necessary follow-up action. 

4. Represent Cork County Council in District and Circuit Courts on matters relating to Fire Safety and Building Control. 

5. Ensure compliance in the workplace with the requirements of Health & Safety legislation. 

6. Perform duties in relation to Community Fire Safety, Fire Operations and Emergency Management as may be assigned. 

7. Undergo such training as considered appropriate to the performance of the duties of the office. 

8. Undertake any other duties which are appropriate to the post and necessary for efficient and effective performance. 

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website