Fire Marshal #2842 - Emergency Management - Unassigned Division

Hamilton County•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Marshal directs operations and manages the daily responsibilities of the Fire Prevention Bureau under general direction. The position oversees departmental programs, projects, procedures, systems, budgets, grants, office administration, records, and personnel, and coordinates with other departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards. This is a departmental promotional opportunity open only to current employees of the Hamilton County Emergency Management Department. It is an exempt, salaried position. The role is essential/situational during inclement weather and may require reporting to or remaining at work during administrative closings. The employee is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Equivalent of a high school diploma.
Five years of direct work experience in Life Safety/Fire Codes Enforcement.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license with F endorsement, or equivalent license from state of residence.
Tennessee Code Inspector Certification.
NFPA or ICC Fire Inspector 1 Certification.
Fire Officer I (FO1) Certification.
Fire Officer II (FO2) Certification, held at hire or obtained within 18 months of hire.
Hazardous Materials Operations Level certification.
Tennessee Emergency Medical Certification at a minimum of Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).
Additional certifications may be required depending on assignment.
Knowledge of applicable Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, case law, and federal rules and regulations, as well as Hamilton County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and incident-command principles; fire suppression, firefighting, rescue, vehicle extrication, building structures, investigations, fire inspections and behavior, hazardous materials, customer service, emergency medical care, and vehicle, equipment, and apparatus maintenance.
Knowledge of Hamilton County geography, roads, and critical infrastructure layouts.
Knowledge of grant procurement, technical proposal writing, funding-source rules, compliance frameworks, public administration, municipal/county budget development, resource allocation, and expenditure tracking.
Skill in monitoring and evaluating subordinate fire service personnel and prioritizing and assigning work.
Skill in incident command; developing and implementing fire prevention and mitigation strategies; conducting pre-fire planning and fire hydrant inspections; and developing and facilitating fire training.
Skill in identifying and isolating hazardous materials and driving emergency fire and rescue vehicles.
Skill in conducting investigations; maintaining vehicles, buildings, equipment, and apparatus; reading and interpreting blueprints, maps, and diagrams; and preparing, reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining reports and records.
Skill in customer service and representing the office or Hamilton County in professional, community, judicial, and other settings.
Skill in managing office staff and functions and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Skill in preparing, analyzing, balancing, and executing department-level operational budgets.
Skill in technical writing, including preparing persuasive, data-backed grant proposals and funding applications.
Skill in operating a personal computer and specialized software, including County financial databases, reporting networks, and standard office tools.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including wearing heavy fire protection equipment, lifting and carrying heavy items, climbing ladders, and working in confined quarters exposed to extreme heat and flames.
Availability to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Compliance with safety-sensitive drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Tennessee Fire Instructor I (FII) Certification.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the Fire Prevention Bureau’s daily operations, including planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, and standard operating procedures.
Coordinate activities with other departments and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
Develop, project, and monitor the Bureau’s annual operational budget; justify material and staffing needs; authorize and track expenditures; and ensure fiscal responsibility under County guidelines.
Research, develop, and draft grant proposals for federal, state, and private funding; track metrics and prepare post-award utilization and compliance reports.
Prioritize and assign work, conduct performance evaluations, maintain a safe and collaborative work environment, and oversee office administrative staff and functions.
Review, analyze, complete, process, distribute, and maintain documentation and records related to incidents, inspections, and fiscal actions.
Review and complete pre-fire plan drawings, supply orders, and accident reports; verify data accuracy and make corrections as needed.
Provide direction, advice, and technical expertise on complex or problem situations.
Respond to and resolve concerns, issues, and complaints from internal departments, external agencies, and citizens.
Design and facilitate training sessions and safety presentations for appropriate audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete the County defensive driving course and/or a department-level Emergency Vehicle Operations Course before operating a County-owned vehicle.
Report to or remain at work during inclement-weather administrative closings when directed by the Department Head.