Assistant Fire Marshal III

Loudoun County Government•Ashburn, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is seeking qualified applicants to develop an eligibility pool for a full-time Assistant Fire Marshal III position in the Fire Marshal’s Office, working 42 hours per week. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supervises inspections and investigations related to fire, life safety, explosives, and hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with Virginia Department guidelines. Responds to citizen concerns and enforces corrective actions as required by law. Conducts inspections, issues orders and reports, investigates incidents, interviews involved parties, collects evidence, determines causes, and performs related law enforcement duties, including obtaining arrest warrants. Maintains operational readiness of assigned vehicles and equipment, provides reports, and educates the public on fire and life safety. Issues permits and responds to complaints, researches laws and codes, reviews technical plans, and offers guidance. Required to provide expert testimony in court, maintain flexible work schedules including nights, weekends, and extended shifts, and respond to emergencies as needed. May be exposed to hazardous environments and must adapt to changing priorities. Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Requirements

At least 21 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years’ experience in a career or combination fire/rescue or law enforcement agency (preferably) as a fire marshal/fire investigator or related work experience in this field).
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Certification or licensure required by federal, state or local regulations.
Ability to provide expert testimony in court.
Ability to maintain flexible work schedules including nights, weekends, and extended shifts.
Ability to respond to emergencies as needed.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work in potentially hazardous environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Virginia NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector[LS3.1]
Virginia NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator
Virginia Fire Marshal Academy (VFMA) or DCJS equivalent, to include firearms and ASP certification, EVOC III, HazMat Awareness, AHA CPR, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, VCIN, and Virginia DHCD Core (and successfully pass the Civilian Entry for VFMA Schools, if applicable).
NFPA Firefighter II
Virginia EMT (or equivalent)
NFPA Fire Officer II
Fire Instructor I
FBI HDS
Post-Blast School
USDOT Federal CMV inspector
IAAI-CFI
IAAI-FIT
NAFI-CFEI
DCJS Firearms instructor
VDFP HazMat Ops or Technician
CIA/ATFE Canine Handler
Environmental Investigations
DHCD Advanced Core module
Reid Technique of Interviewing

Responsibilities

Supervises inspections and investigations related to fire, life safety, explosives, and hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with Virginia Department guidelines.
Responds to citizen concerns and enforces corrective actions as required by law.
Conducts inspections, issues orders and reports, investigates incidents, interviews involved parties, collects evidence, determines causes, and performs related law enforcement duties, including obtaining arrest warrants.
Maintains operational readiness of assigned vehicles and equipment, provides reports, and educates the public on fire and life safety.
Issues permits and responds to complaints, researches laws and codes, reviews technical plans, and offers guidance.
Provides expert testimony in court.
Maintains flexible work schedules including nights, weekends, and extended shifts.
Responds to emergencies as needed.
Adapts to changing priorities in potentially hazardous environments.