The built environment is evolving at a rapid pace. New building materials, the transition to renewable energy, and climate-adaptive construction all pose risks. These changes are outpacing updates to legislation. In this challenging role, you will have the opportunity to act as a proactive and results-oriented fire safety expert, bridging the gap between the necessary regulatory measures and risk mitigation through additional measures.

What you will be doing

You will evaluate structural, mechanical, and organizational fire safety measures for complex structures. You will also analyze and assess equivalence proposals. Furthermore, you will take a compliance- and risk-based approach to identifying measures you can implement—or have implemented—to make buildings and their surroundings as safe as possible. You will be able to present this advice persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

Every day, you write letters, hold meetings—for example, at a site planning table—or share your knowledge by giving presentations. You participate in relevant networks as well as various (national) working groups. You also have, or are developing, a specialization, such as high-rise construction, events, underground structures, or cultural heritage.

You identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement, and contribute ideas regarding knowledge development, quality improvement, and process efficiency. You research trends, evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies, and make recommendations regarding policy development. You maintain information, such as data on equivalencies. Finally, you ensure the effective transfer of knowledge and information within the department and to our colleagues in incident response, professional competence, and operational preparedness.

You'll recognize yourself in this

You’re confident and self-assured, and you’re an enthusiastic, creative, and enterprising person. You work independently but not in isolation, because above all, we’re looking for a sociable and fun colleague who’s a pleasure to work with.

You connect with others and have a knackfor engaging and inspiring them with your enthusiasm. You know how to handle resistance and don’t let it throw you off balance. You are customer- and solution-oriented and are attuned to the organization and its dynamic environment.

You'll take this knowledge and experience with you

HBO-level academic and cognitive abilities
Extensive experience with complex plan reviews and risk-based consulting
Demonstrable knowledge of building regulations (2012 Building Decree and Bbl)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with network-oriented and project-based work
Class B driver's license

Here's what you'll get from us

The Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region is offering a position within a dynamic and ambitious organization as part of a professional team, with ample opportunities for personal development.

Salary up to €5 ,356 per month based on a 36-hour workweek.
An individual flexible spending account (IFSA) equal to 18.63% of the gross annual salary. This includes the year-end bonus and vacation pay.
177 hours of leave based on a 36-hour workweek, including 43.2 hours of overtime. Plus, you get May 1 and May 5 off as standard!
A one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position.
A generous pension plan through ABP, 70% of which is paid by us.
The option to work remotely with a work-from-home allowance of €3 per day.
Monthly health insurance premium.
Free access to all sports facilities and classes at the fire stations.
We place a strong emphasis on (personal) development, offering opportunities to participate in courses, training sessions, and workshops.
The opportunity to take on an on-call position in addition to your regular job.

The team

The Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department is part of the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region. The Risk Management Division, a team of approximately 35 colleagues, is part of the Fire Services Sector. Risk Management advises the competent authority, other safety regions, external parties, and the board on preventing and mitigating risks of fire and other incidents. We are where we can have the greatest impact on creating a safe living environment.