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Location:
San Marcos, TX (Onsite)
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Senior Deputy Fire Marshal
Hays County, TX
San Marcos, TX (Onsite)
Full-Time
Description
Under direction of the Hays County Fire Marshal, the Senior Deputy Fire Marshal performs advanced level protective service work in fire prevention, fire safety inspection, code enforcement and plan review. Conducts fire and life safety inspections to ensure buildings and facilities are following fire codes. Conducts and leads investigations of origin and cause. This position plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities of the plans review program within the office. The Deputy Fire Marshal is subject to being on call and being called to duty after normal business hours.
Responsibilities
* Maintains training and compliance records for commissioned TCOLE officers assigned to the Fire Marshal's office.
* Maintains records of plan reviews, permits and inspections.
* Investigates fires for cause and origin to determine arson.
* Gathers evidence and information for arrest and conviction and testifies in court as an expert witness on findings.
* Files investigations and cases with municipal, Justice of the Peace, District and Federal courts.
* Conducts fire inspections of businesses and homes to provide information on how to better protect property and life. Schedules and responds to citizen requests for fire inspections.
* Performs inspections of homes, businesses, schools, and other structures. Identifies fire hazards and makes recommendations for corrections. Performs timely follow-up inspections to ensure compliance. Performs inspections of county owned and leased facilities.
* Approves fire protection equipment, construction, and fire safety plans for organizations and new construction within Hays County.
* Provides support to Emergency Management operations in disasters.
* Assists in educating Hays County employees on disaster readiness, safety protocols, incident management system and continuity of operations.
* Makes public education presentations.
* Trains emergency service organizations, community awareness organizations, and emergency responders on fire safety, fire protection, fire inspections and emergency response.
* Plans, coordinates, and assists with all county fire districts, volunteer fire departments, and other emergency services agencies in relation to fire protection and emergency services functions.
* Develops strategies and techniques of fire protection and safety that best fits Hays County. •Maintains all current certification and continuing education requirements as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Emergency Management, or a closely related field.
* Five years of firefighting, public safety, or emergency services experience, including investigation experience in arson, criminal investigations, or similar fields.
Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
* Basic Fire Inspection certification as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
* Plans Examiner certification as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
* Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
* Basic Fire Investigation or Arson Investigation certification as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
* Fire or TCOLE Instructor certification as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection preferred.
* Fire and Life Safety Educator I issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection preferred.
* Current TCOLE Peace Officer certification.
Under direction of the Hays County Fire Marshal, the Senior Deputy Fire Marshal performs advanced level protective service work in fire prevention, fire safety inspection, code enforcement and plan review. Conducts fire and life safety inspections to ensure buildings and facilities are following fire codes. Conducts and leads investigations of origin and cause. This position plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the activities of the plans review program within the office. The Deputy Fire Marshal is subject to being on call and being called to duty after normal business hours.
Responsibilities
* Maintains training and compliance records for commissioned TCOLE officers assigned to the Fire Marshal's office.
* Maintains records of plan reviews, permits and inspections.
* Investigates fires for cause and origin to determine arson.
* Gathers evidence and information for arrest and conviction and testifies in court as an expert witness on findings.
* Files investigations and cases with municipal, Justice of the Peace, District and Federal courts.
* Conducts fire inspections of businesses and homes to provide information on how to better protect property and life. Schedules and responds to citizen requests for fire inspections.
* Performs inspections of homes, businesses, schools, and other structures. Identifies fire hazards and makes recommendations for corrections. Performs timely follow-up inspections to ensure compliance. Performs inspections of county owned and leased facilities.
* Approves fire protection equipment, construction, and fire safety plans for organizations and new construction within Hays County.
* Provides support to Emergency Management operations in disasters.
* Assists in educating Hays County employees on disaster readiness, safety protocols, incident management system and continuity of operations.
* Makes public education presentations.
* Trains emergency service organizations, community awareness organizations, and emergency responders on fire safety, fire protection, fire inspections and emergency response.
* Plans, coordinates, and assists with all county fire districts, volunteer fire departments, and other emergency services agencies in relation to fire protection and emergency services functions.
* Develops strategies and techniques of fire protection and safety that best fits Hays County. •Maintains all current certification and continuing education requirements as needed.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Fire Science, Emergency Management, or a closely related field.
* Five years of firefighting, public safety, or emergency services experience, including investigation experience in arson, criminal investigations, or similar fields.
Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
* Basic Fire Inspection certification as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
* Plans Examiner certification as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
* Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
* Basic Fire Investigation or Arson Investigation certification as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
* Fire or TCOLE Instructor certification as issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection preferred.
* Fire and Life Safety Educator I issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection preferred.
* Current TCOLE Peace Officer certification.
Recommended Skills
- Code Enforcement
- Commercial Driver's License (Cdl)
- Construction
- Education
- Incident Management
- Justice
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