Fire Marshal

City of Plant City • Fire Rescue, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for managing all activities of the municipal fire department’s fire prevention and fire inspections division. This position requires that the employee direct, through subordinate supervisors, all investigations of fires and explosions and all fire prevention inspections of commercial and industrial buildings. Work is performed under administrative direction of the Fire Chief and includes responsibility for coordinating all fire prevention training and inspections throughout the department.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with staff, elected officials, business owners, contractors and the public.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and national fire and life safety codes.
• Knowledge of fire prevention principles, fire behavior, and fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of fire investigation methods, including origin and cause determination and evidence preservation.
• Knowledge of building construction types and their impact on fire and life safety.
• Knowledge of public education and community risk reduction strategies.
• Knowledge of incident command principles and emergency response operations.
• Proficient knowledge of computer skills and Microsoft Office-based computer programs.
• Ability to interpret technical plans, codes and legal documents.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make sound, defensible decisions related to life safety.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful or sensitive situations.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Fire Safety I Inspector Certification
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable under the City of Plant City’s insurance policy
• Possession of a Florida State Firefighter Certification

Nice To Haves

• Florida State Inspector II Certification
• State Fire Investigator Certification
• ICS 300 and 400

Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce fire prevention codes and ordinances at the local, state and federal level.
• Oversee the fire prevention division which includes inspections, plan reviews, and public-education programs.
• Direct and conduct fire inspections of commercial, industrial, multi-family, and public assembly occupancies to ensure compliance.
• Review and approve building plans for fire and life safety compliance, coordinate with building and planning departments.
• Supervise fire investigations to determine origin and cause; ensure proper documentation and legal compliance.
• Develop and deliver public fire safety education programs for schools, businesses and the community.
• Train, supervise and evaluate fire prevention personnel.
• Serve as the Authority Having Jurisdiction or designee for fire code interpretations and enforcement decisions.
• Coordinate with other agencies on inspections, investigations and safety initiatives.
• Participate in emergency response and incident command as assigned, especially for major incidents or investigations.
• Stay current on changes to fire codes, standards, and best practices and recommend policy or ordinance updates.
• Handle citizen and business inquiries or complaints related to fire and life safety issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: The City of Plant City is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
• EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the City and its citizens.
• VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager