Fire Marshal

City of Turlock•Turlock, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, plans, supervises, reviews and performs a variety of inspections and code enforcement duties to ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes for new and existing construction, residential occupancies, and commercial or industrial activities; performs administrative, investigative, supervisory and technical responsibilities in managing the Fire Prevention Bureau of the City’s Fire Department. This position is designated as represented by Turlock Management Association-Public Safety (TMAPS) for Labor Relations purposes and is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is a mid-management classification assigned to the fire prevention division as a Division Chief responsible for the management of discrete sub-departmental organizational component(s) and programs/functions within a department as determined by Department Director (Chief), City Manager and City Council. Serves as a member of the City policy advisory team with responsibilities for developing means for implementing policies and procedures developed by the executive team. The incumbent exercises policy development and promulgation responsibilities for specific program/functional areas. Demonstrates technical competence while working as a team member and exercises independent judgment in a number of confidential and sensitive assignments. Duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with city policy, ordinance, and fire code.

Requirements

Three years of experience comparable to that of a Fire Captain with Turlock Fire Department.
Possession of a California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer Certification.
Must obtain a California P.C. 832 Arrest and Firearms Certification within 12 months from date of appointment.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License, to be maintained as a condition of employment.
Knowledge of investigative techniques related to fire incidents.
Knowledge of analytical techniques and strategies.
Knowledge of report preparation and presentation.
Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances related to fire prevention and fire management.
Ability to apply principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Ability to interpret apply and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Ability to conduct technical plan reviews in residential, commercial, industrial construction and possess the skills needed to articulate requirements to contractors and design professionals.
Ability to perform computer applications related to work, prepare accurate reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Ability to prepare division budget and administer the approved budget.
Ability to conduct cause and origin fire investigations, including the collection of evidence, expert witness, report writing and assisting Police and District Attorney in case preparation.
Ability to work with businesses, property owners, permit applicants, residents, and other City Departments to assure timely and effective customer service.
Ability to understand and use techniques for dealing with people in person and over the telephone in stressful or confrontational situations.
Ability to take initiative and use independent judgment within legal, policy and procedural guidelines.
Must possess strength, mobility, and stamina to inspect various fire and construction sites.
Must possess mobility to work in standard office setting and to use office equipment.
Vision required to read printed materials and computer screens.
Hearing and speech required to communicate in person and over the telephone.
Must be able to respond to major emergency or investigative situations on a 24-hour call as required.

Nice To Haves

Possession of California State Fire Marshal’s level one, two and three classes in prevention and investigation is desirable.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergencies when needed and directs or performs related activities.
Recommends and implements division goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Prepares specialized budgets related to assigned activities assists in budget implementation; participates in forecasts of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administers the approved budget.
Prepares reports; documents policies and procedures; performs research; makes presentations before various groups, including City Council and Planning Commission, as needed.
Represents Fire Chief in his absence, as required.
Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of a comprehensive Fire Prevention program and supervises staff to ensure compliance with fire and life safety standards.
Oversees the work of fire suppression staff in fire prevention activities, including mandated fire inspections.
Interprets, enforces, and explains fire and life safety codes.
Conducts technical fire plan checks including fire sprinklers, fire alarms, residential occupancies, commercial occupancies, and industrial occupancies.
Attends meetings with internal and external customers representing the Fire Department.
Investigates citizen complaints related to Fire Prevention and life safety activities and enforcement; non-criminal and criminal investigations related to fire and legal actions related to non-compliance and abatement proceedings.
Provides pre-development consultations; provides or reviews occupancy and final inspections for new businesses.
Works cooperatively with the Chief Building Official, Community Development staff, the State Fire Marshal and the community to ensure thorough, organized and timely permit processing.
Formulates and recommends changes to the International Fire Code and City Ordinances.
Oversees/participates with the Police Department in the investigation of fires to determine the cause, including preparing reports, gathers evidence and works on case development with the District Attorney’s office in arson cases.
Represents the Department as an expert court witness in Fire Investigations.
Writes citations and makes arrests in the role as peace officer.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Twelve (12) paid holidays and two (2) floating holidays.
Paid vacation that increases with years of service.
Accrual of eighty (80) hours of Annual Management Leave.
Sworn "Classic" employees covered by this agreement participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 3% @ 50, under the "Safety" PERS formula.
Sworn police and Sworn Fire management will pay the employee's 9% PERS contribution.
Final compensation, for retirement purposes, will be calculated on the single highest year of PERS reportable wages as determined by CalPERS.
Conversion of sick leave towards PERS service credit will be allowed in lieu of sick leave cash-out provisions.
The total 9% PERS contribution shall be deducted as a pretax employee pension expense.
Sworn employees are covered by the level four (4) PERS Survivor Benefit.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new employees, as defined by AB 340, will participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 defined benefit formula for non-safety members.
All new employees, as defined by AB 340, who are safety members will participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Safety Option Plan Two, 2.7%@ 57.
New employees shall have an initial contribution rate of at least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever Is greater.
All employees shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB 340.
Fire Safety Members and Fire Management Sworn "New" employees covered by this agreement will follow the requirements of the 2013 Public Employees' Pension Reform Act.
The Employer Paid Member Contributions (EPMC) benefit for all Fire Safety Members will be terminated and eliminated on October 1, 2014.
The City of Turlock will not provide EPMC to classic employees and new employees, as defined by AB 340, hired on or after January 1, 2013.
The City will match employee's contribution up to two and half percent (2.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes six (6) percent to the Deferred Compensation program.
Three (3) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care account.
Generous employer contribution to health plan for employee and family.
Continuous Service Pay: Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 2.5% of base salary. Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 2.5% of base salary. Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 2.5% of base salary.
Master's Degree Incentive Pay: 2.5% of base salary.
Employees are eligible to receive six hundred dollars ($600) in professional development funds.
Fire Officer, Company Officer, P.C 832 (Arrest and Firearms), or equivalent certification: Two and one half percent (2.5%) of the employees base salary.
Chief Fire Officer Certificate: Two and one half percent (2.5%) of the employees base salary.
Annual Uniform Allowance: One thousand three hundred ninety dollars ($1390).
Term Life Insurance: At one and one half percent (1.5%) times annual salary, plus $5,000.