Deputy Fire Marshal

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Fire Marshal works under the direction of the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal and performs a variety of technical and administrative work related to fire inspection and prevention.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Reviews and approvals of site and building plans (commercial and residential) to assure compliance with all relevant codes and standards.
• Coordinates plan reviews with building personnel to determine if review is needed.
• Reviews and approves fire suppression, fire alarm and detection, life-safety system, electrical and mechanical system plans.
• Schedules and conduct field inspections for all types of structures and remodels.
• Inspects fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fixed fire extinguishing systems, engineered smoke management systems and other elements of fire prevention or protection systems.
• Provides support and training to field combat personnel to ensure that standard inspection procedures are implemented and followed.
• Responds to and investigates potential code violations.
• Meets with owners or tenants to review and explain code requirements.
• Issues warnings, correction notices or citations to secure code compliance.
• Establishes and maintains comprehensive records of all business transacted, such as complaints, inspections, investigations, notices served and permits written.
• Assists Fire Investigators in investigating fires and coordinating the activities of fire investigation.
• Testifies and presents evidence in court and administrative hearings.
• Recommends and develops proposed fire prevention policies, procedures, and codes.
• Coordinates activities with other City departments including local, county, state, and federal agencies as appropriate.
• Serves as the Fire Marshal in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Two years' experience as a Fire Inspector OR five years supervising fire company inspections; some coursework in fire prevention or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fire Inspector I certification.
• Fire Code certified (ICC or NFPA) within two years of employment.
• Fire Investigator I certification desired but not required.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and positive record (Driving records will be checked in all 50 states.

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NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of goals and objectives of a fire control program; knowledge of effective fire prevention and suppression techniques and methods; knowledge of effective operation of policies and procedures, building, fire and electrical codes.
• Skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, office machine usage and the operation of computers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and in making decisions; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, business owners and citizens on all fire inspection and prevention related issues.
• Ability to accurately interpret related buildings, fire, and electrical codes.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift or carry weight or exert forces of 25-50 pounds, stand, walk on even and uneven/rough ground and surfaces, twist or turn, reach objects from waist to shoulder and hold/grasp firefighting tools and appliances. The employee is occasionally required to lift or carry weight or exert forces of 50-100 pounds, run, sit, drive, balance, work at heights, climb stairs or ladders, bend/stoop, crouch/squat, crawl, kneel, work in awkward positions reach from shoulder height to overhead, reach from waist to floor, have good extension and flexion, finger feel and operate foot controls.

Work is performed primarily in office, vehicle and outdoor settings, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergent and stressful situations. The employee is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including bodily fluids, smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents, and oils.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and loud at emergency scenes.

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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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SALARY: GRADE 20, $29.65 - $44.85 (TYPICALLY START AT MINIMUM) OPEN UNTIL FILLED

MUST COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION

Resumes submitted without application will not be considered.

Application available on website at www.sslc.gov

FINAL APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER