JAMES R. JOBES

• Participate as a member of an inspection team and assist in the planning of and/or conduct a limited segment of a major investigation or a small investigation where the exposure and type of hazard and unsafe working conditions is predictable in advance.
• Research and study records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and equipment maintenance data.
• Audit employer occupational safety and health injury records, safety plans, and program documentation.
• Assist in the documentation of conducted portions of investigations to help support a legally sufficient case. Take photographs and videos of apparent violations of occupational safety and health standards.
• Assist in preparing for opening and closing conferences and outreach activities. Respond to requests for information on OSHA policies, regulations, and programs.
• Assist in conducting and/or participates in opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and employee representatives reviewing hazards or unsafe working conditions.
• Conduct specific (targeted) outreach activities and provide information on OSHA legislation, regulations, and compliance activities to a variety of different audiences.
• Assist in planning and conducting portions or limited inspections or compliance reviews in establishments and worksites.
• Assist in conducting monitoring and evaluation by analyzing programs, procedures, inspections, citations, and reports to determine compliance with approved occupational safety standards and programs.
• Conduct occupational safety and health inspections within a variety of agricultural, construction, general industry, and maritime business establishments to ensure employer compliance with federal OSHA standards.
• Conduct investigations involving one or more fatalities, injuries, serious accidents, or other unsafe conditions.
• Prepare for inspections to become familiar with work processes, operations, and standards applicable to the workplace to be inspected.
• Conduct opening conferences with management officials and employee representatives concerning the nature and purpose of the inspection, the procedures which will be followed, and employee discrimination rights.
• Participate in Agency efforts to obtain warrants and to subpoena witnesses and documents, if necessary.
• Analyze injury and illness data and review establishments’ occupational safety and health programs.

• Provide technical support for all safety and health
  inspection/investigation activities to include citation processing, case file maintenance, inspection data entry, abatements, post-citation processes, and final case file disposition.
• Provide assistance in preparing for opening and closing conferences.
• Central point of contact on matters pertaining to OSHA programs.
• Manage the office's unprogrammed activity (UPA) intake process and provide technical support for processing, case file maintenance, data entry and final disposition of UPA files.
• Maintain inspection case files according to records management directives to include archiving and destruction.
• Generate and utilize OIS reports to monitor program.
• Assists technical staff/management, with office and field aspects of
  enforcement and compliance assistance activities including inspections,
  air and noise monitoring, outreach activities, training, Voluntary
  Protection Program (VPP) evaluations, and other field activities.
• Assist in the development and review of compliance and inspection related statistical data and narrative information.
• Interpret and develop reports, collects historical and current data, and reviews information.
• Responsible for maintaining an inventory of technical equipment, calibration tracking, and the ordering and shipping of technical equipment, sampling media and other technical supplies.
• Knowledge of procurement functions to support maintaining/replacing the equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate and process financial aspects of office safety and health inspection activities including payment receiving, processing, and debt collection.
• Supports the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program.

• The Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention shall secure, prepare, and submit complete information on all matters concerning the attention of the Chief of Fire.
• The Deputy Chief shall serve as Fire Marshal for the City of Wilmington and as an Assistant Fire Marshal for the State of Delaware.
• The Deputy Chief shall administer the Fire Prevention Division in conformity with the policies and practices of the Fire Department as required by the laws and ordinances of the Federal Government, the State of Delaware and the City of Wilmington.
• The Deputy Chief shall be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic goals for fire prevention activities.
• The Deputy Chief shall see that Fire Prevention, safety, and health inspections are conducted in all areas of the city as per current fire prevention codes of the City of Wilmington and the State of Delaware.
• The Deputy Chief of Fire Prevention shall supervise all investigations were explosions and fatal, suspicious, and 2nd or greater alarm fires; and, also that all fires which occur within the corporate limits of the City of Wilmington are investigated as required by existing policy.
• The Deputy Chief shall determine which arson cases are to be considered for prosecution and possible presentation to the Wilmington City Solicitor's office and/or to the Attorney General's Office of the State of Delaware.
• The Deputy Chief shall ensure that inspections, criminal cases, and fire prevention activities are reviewed for compliance and accuracy to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• The Deputy Chief shall require all fire investigators to be thoroughly trained to have a knowledge of all laws, ordinances, and safety and health standards which may be necessary to enable them to fulfill their assignments.
• Manage and supervise Fire Prevention Division Budget of 1.6 million dollars.
• Spearheaded fire protection and prevention programs, safety and health programs, and provide teams with training and resources to deliver timely and quality efforts.
• Oversaw investigative division efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety and health administration.
• Conducts performance appraisals of fire inspectors, fire prevention specialists, and administrative staff.
• Manage office staff to ensure adequate staffing.

• Directly responsible to the Chief of Fire.
• Manage personnel records for 172 members.
• Responsible for the management, record keeping, and maintenance records of the administrative functions of the fire department, which includes Information Technology, Inventory and Purchasing, and Human Resource functions.
• Liaison between the fire department and the City Risk Management Office for health and safety concerns.
• Interact with federal, state, and local agencies, insurance representatives, and others to provide copies of fire incidents (safety and health, injury or accident reports) to as requested.
• Maintained records for monitoring sick leave, vacation, and dispensary records and notify members of their status.
• Shall prepare the necessary documents for the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment to maintain an effective operating force, safety and health program, and a incompliance personal protective equipment program. Shall monitor the expenditures in order to maintain budget allocations.
• Shall have a thorough knowledge of fire administration and related techniques; knowledge of the organization, functions, policies, rules and regulations of the fire department.
• Shall design and update workplaces, procedures, and products to control or eliminate hazards.
• Shall have knowledge of fire department personnel procedures and policies; ability to interpret, explain, and enforce regulations.
• Shall implement safety and occupational health standards, regulations, and practices to eliminate and control workplace hazards.
• Shall serve on committees and perform such other duties as may be ordered by the chief of Fire such as analyzing and evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, and procedures to determine the extent and severity/probability of firefighter hazards.
• Manage and supervise fiscal operations of a 26 Million dollar Fire department budget.
• Assisted in development and maintenance of effective system of records and reports of alarm responses, fire and casualty reports, personnel actions, quarters, apparatus equipment, training, hose maintenance and testing activities.
• Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.

• Manage Safety and Health and Training records for 172 members.
• Responsible for the management, record keeping, and maintenance records of the Safety and Training Division.
• Liaison between the fire department and the City Risk Management Office for health and safety concerns.
• Direct and apply safety and health regulations, National Fire Academy Training, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), principles, theories, practices and procedures .
• Maintained records for Occupational Safety and Health records (OSHA) 300 logs.
• Inspect and monitor fire ground operations, training evolutions, and workplaces for safety in occupational health compliance.
• Shall be responsible for the implementation and training of workers, supervisors, and managers and maintenance of records of all employees related to all firefighter training and health and safety subjects.
• Shall have a thorough knowledge of fire administration and related techniques, knowledge of the organization, functions, policies, rules and regulations of the fire department.

• Oversee base activities and report to Wing Commander; notify unit commanders and headquarters of emergency situations.
• Monitor aircraft movement and coordinate arrival/departure of all aircraft at base.
• Possess Top Secret Clearance; monitor and receives headquarters classified transmissions.
• Manages and performs activities within command posts (CP), operations centers, and command centers.
• Provides command, control, communications, and information support.
• Receives and relays command and control (C2) instructions and records, collects, processes, and submits manual and automated data products.
• Establishes procedures for operational reports, readiness reports, and the Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS) report.
• Reports international treaty compliance information.
• Uses communications systems and consoles to affect positive control of assigned forces and weapons systems.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup.

3.9 GPA

• Relevant Coursework: Safety Engineering,
• Professional Development: Graduate Safety Professional Certification
• 2023 Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) Certification # GSP-19540

Authorized OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Trainer

Authorized OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Trainer

Authorized OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Trainer

Fire Fighter I & II
Pro Board Certified Fire Officer I-IV
Fire Instructor I-II
Pro Board Health and Safety Officer.