Deputy Fire Marshal

City of Minnetonka•Minnetonka, MN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult protective service work inspecting buildings and properties to minimize fire hazards, participating in fire investigations, performing public fire prevention education, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal. The Deputy Fire Marshal’s shall be capable of performing all work as outlined in the job description with each of the Deputy Fire Marshal’s having primary and secondary duties. Both Deputy Fire Marshal’s shall be capable of being assigned to either role within the Fire and Life Safety Division.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of five years of firefighting work experience
Must be a licensed firefighter in the state of Minnesota, or the ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire
Current Emergency Medical Technician certification with the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulations Board
Certified MFSCB Firefighter I
Certified MFSCB Fire Inspector I or obtain within one year of hire
Certified MFSCB Public Fire Educator I or obtain within one year of hire
Experience using a computer, specifically Microsoft Office Suite and Emergency Reporting software
Valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license
Ability to successfully pass a physical ability test, pre-employment physical, psychological evaluation, and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous experience as a fire inspector
Previous experience as a fire investigator
Previous experience with plan review
Certified MFSCB Fire Inspector II
Certified MFSCB Firefighter II
Certified Fire Investigator through IAAI or NAFI
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Principles and modern methods of fire suppression and prevention
Additional coursework in fire science, business, finance, management and/or public administration
Coursework in plan review, fire investigation, public fire safety education and code enforcement
Education/teaching experience

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency incidents and non-emergency incidents and participates in city/department events and activities both during normal business hours, and after-hours as available.
Carries out the department’s fire inspection function to include research of code issues; conducting scheduled periodic inspections; conducting investigations of life safety complaints and false alarms; coordinating activities with other city departments and agencies; accurately completing and evaluating inspection reports and maintaining data and files.
Manages the division’s Public Fire Safety Education Programs; conducts fire safety classes; plans, organizes and conducts fire safety programs and events; conducts juvenile fire setter interventions.
Performs a variety of administrative duties including incident report review; inspection/incident data entry; prepares written correspondence; develops inspection policies and procedures; appropriately manages confidential and privileged information.
Assists with the department’s fire investigation function to include: conducting investigations, coordinating with other agencies, preparing reports, and maintaining data and files.
Assists with plan reviews of fire protection systems for new construction and alterations of existing buildings; reviews construction site plans for issues related to provision of fire protection.
Coordinate, schedule, and conduct periodic and follow-up building inspections to ensure compliance with the state fire code and city ordinances.
Issue written correction orders to building owners, property managers, building maintenance personnel, and/or occupants.
Educate and explain fire code violations and solutions for compliance in plain language.
Manage existing building Knox Boxes.
Update keys and maintain key boxes.
Conduct building follow-up visits after calls for service to ensure suppression and alarm systems are back in service, operational, and that building access keys work
Investigate concerns or complaints from the public to determine if a code violation exists
Review and issue permits for outdoor fireworks displays
Develop and maintain relationships with building owners, property managers, building maintenance personnel, and community partners
Perform customer stabilization at fire scenes, and conduct or assist with fire investigations, or other assignment as determined by the incident commander
Utilize the department’s record management system to track data related to fire inspections
Create age appropriate fire and life safety lesson plans and presentations for various age groups and audiences.
Coordinate, schedule, and conduct presentations, station tours, and specialized training utilizing training props (fire extinguishers, hands-only CPR, and AED).
Coordinate and conduct fire department outreach programs including the Quality of Life Follow-up Program, Care Facility Follow-up Program, and the Home Visit Smoke Alarm Program
Plan, coordinate and execute department events, and participate in other city events and community outreach events
Develop content for social media, digital platforms and print publications
Assist various buildings in emergency planning and preparedness
Analyze data to determine fire and injury risks in the community and refine existing, or develop new programs and solutions to increase fire prevention and injury reduction
Develop and maintain relationships with building owners, property managers, building maintenance personnel, and community partners
Perform customer stabilization at fire scenes, and conduct or assist with fire investigations, or other assignment as determined by the incident commander
Utilize the department’s record management system to track data related to education efforts
Develop, maintain, and update pre-incident plans