Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. The work requires considerable physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves administrative supervision responsibility. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Fire Investigator class, which is specialized work in determining the cause of fires and in investigating those in which arson is suspected. Provides assistance and second opinions as required by field investigators. Reports problem areas such as training, discipline or equipment failures to supervisor.