Deputy Fire Marshal

Nash County•Nashville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs specialized technical and inspection work in coordinating and participating in the County's fire service programs. An employee in this class performs advisory, training, inspection/code enforcement, and administrative work in the Fire Marshal's Office and the county's emergency management programs. Fire Marshal related work involves inspecting buildings for fire hazards, plans review of all commercial properties in accordance with NC Fire Prevention Code, promoting fire prevention/education and fire safety awareness, investigating fires involving death, injury or suspicious in nature, advising local fire departments, coordinating special search and rescue functions, public information and fire prevention, and acting as liaison with industries on compliance with regulations on potential environmental and fire hazards. Duties also include participating in emergency planning and response activities in the event of man-made and natural disasters. Work is performed independently within the framework of departmental policy. Considerable tact, courtesy, and firmness are required in public contacts in explaining and enforcing pertinent laws and codes. The employee is on call for response to suspicious fires and is subject to hazards associated with fire inspection, administrative, and firefighting work, including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as exposure to high heat, exposure to chemicals, and proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working in high places. The employee is also exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood-borne pathogens, and is sometimes required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters and for long durations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of Fire Marshall’s Office and Emergency Management, and is evaluated through observation and the review of reports on the overall effectiveness of applicable fire service programs.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of standard practices, procedures, and methods involved in fire inspection, prevention, and safety.
Considerable knowledge of the geographical layout of the County.
Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes and building construction.
Considerable knowledge of modern firefighting techniques, methods, and practices.
General knowledge of resources available for fire assistance.
General knowledge of the operation of different equipment used in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Ability to recognize and define fire hazards and to recommend remedial action.
Ability to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and tactfully.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergencies.
Ability to meet and persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers, and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.
Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one and group basis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work.
Associate's degree in Fire Science or related field with additional training in fire inspections and prevention, and considerable experience in the fire service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Class C (Class B Preferred) driver's license.
Possession of NC Level I Fire Code Inspector certification (Level III Preferred)
Possession of NC Firefighter Level II certification
Possession of NC Emergency Medical Technician certification
Possession of NC Level I Fire Instructor certification (qualified preferred)
Possession of NC Hazardous Materials Operations certification.
ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (300 and 400 Preferred)
Possession of NC Fire Officer I Preferred
Possession of IAAI FIT, NC FIT, or CFI Preferred

Nice To Haves

Class B driver's license
NC Level III Fire Code Inspector certification
ICS 300 and 400
NC Fire Officer I
IAAI FIT, NC FIT, or CFI

Responsibilities

Enforces the Fire Code, including plan review and inspections of assigned commercial properties in the County's unincorporated areas; prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.
Conducts investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving injury or death to determine cause; collects evidence, prepares documentation of all actions taken; testifies in court proceedings as required.
Develops and implements public education programs for fire safety and emergency management; conducts public training programs to meet OSHA guidelines.
Supervises and provides guidance to various specialized programs and prevention activities, such as hazmat incidents, missing persons searches, Project Lifesaver, fire safety house, coordinates land and water rescue navigational searches for missing persons.
Advises local communities regarding the organization of a volunteer fire department; assists organized units in purchasing equipment, obtaining and maintaining federal loans, and complying with regulations, preparing budgets, using specialized technology, and obtaining necessary ratings and certifications; assists in the preparation and development of grants.
Inspects volunteer fire departments and advises on the requirements of the Insurance Services Office; maintains mobile data terminals for local fire and rescue agencies.
Responds to working fires and other emergency response incidents to provide command and control or operate in a suppression capacity.
Provides an informational service to the public on a wide variety of subjects related to natural and man-made emergencies, answering questions via mail, telephone, and personal inquiries, and through speaking engagements and news media presentations.
Responds to hazardous materials incidents; investigates and contacts responsible parties for cleanup.
Responds as on-call representative, a week at a time, working variable schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Maintains EMT and Firefighter certifications and responds to emergencies in these capacities when needed.
Performs related work as required.