FIRE MARSHAL

CITY OF BROOKHAVEN GA•Atlanta, GA

1d•$29 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Fire Marshal is responsible for overseeing inspections, plan reviews, and enforcement of applicable life-safety and fire codes. This role involves investigating complaints, interpreting fire codes, issuing permits, and representing the department in meetings. The Fire Marshal also meets with various stakeholders, inspects buildings for code compliance, calculates and issues Occupant Load Certificates, and conducts after-hours monitoring of assembly occupancies. The role requires creating reports, assisting with budget items, issuing and monitoring permits for fireworks displays, and witnessing final tests of fire safety systems. Additionally, the Fire Marshal reviews plans for code compliance (except for high-hazard and high-rise structures), conducts code research, monitors fire drills, provides public fire safety education, reviews inspection reports from contractors, issues and reviews burn permits, approves fire department access to properties, identifies fire lanes, and reviews site plans for access, fire lanes, and fire hydrant placement. The position ensures that all required IFC Chapter 5 Fire Service Features are submitted to the DeKalb County Fire Department for review and performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
NFPA Certified Fire Plans Examiner (CFPE)
Five (5) years of experience in fire prevention codes enforcement; Or equivalent education, and/or experience
Must possess' a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used in the suppression of fires and in the delivery of emergency medical services.
Knowledge of fire and life safety codes.
Knowledge of building construction, plumbing, fire alarm and suppression systems, and fire extinguishers.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including the use of computers, scanners, spreadsheet and database software.
Knowledge of city personnel policy.
Skill in the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and guidelines.
Skill in the operation of fire apparatus and in the delivery of emergency medical services.
Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection
Knowledge of effective writing techniques
Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS
Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public
Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems
Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously
Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed
Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind

Responsibilities

Investigates complaints regarding fire code violations.
Interprets fire codes for staff and for internal and external customers.
Issues permits for events where combustible materials will be used and provides notice and copies of all fire-related special permits issued by the City to the DeKalb County fire chief at least one (1) business day prior to the event.
Represents the department in meetings with city management personnel.
Meets with architects, engineers, developers, and property owners.
Inspects new and existing buildings for compliance with applicable codes.
Calculates and issues Occupant Load Certificates in conjunction with the building official.
Completes inspections for new business licenses or change of occupancy, in conjunction with the building official.
Conducts after hours monitoring of assembly occupancies.
Creates reports, memoranda, incident reports, and other required documents.
Assist the Community Development Director with annual budget items for Fire Marshal's Office.
Issues and monitors permits for fireworks displays.
Witness's final tests of fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and fire suppression systems.
Reviews plans for compliance with applicable codes and standards, except for high-hazard and high-rise occupancy structures which shall be forwarded to the DeKalb County Fire Department.
Conducts code research for inquiries from architects, engineers, and citizens.
Monitors fire drills in private schools and other occupancies.
Provides public fire safety education.
Reviews inspection reports received from contractors.
Issues and reviews burn permits.
Approves Fire Department access to properties; identifies fire lanes; reviews site plans for access, fire lanes, and fire hydrant placement.
Ensures that all required IFC Chapter 5 Fire Service Features are submitted to the DeKalb County Fire Department for review.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.