Assistant Fire Marshal

Iredell-County,-Nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell County is seeking a Fire Inspector/Investigator to coordinate and participate in the Fire Safety Program. You will inspect buildings for fire hazards, enforce codes, investigate fires, and assist in emergency response.

Strong judgment, professionalism, and public interaction are essential. Requires High School Diploma with firefighting/training and at least four years of related experience; NC Level II/III certifications or higher are preferred, with timelines specified for certification

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with specialized firefighting and inspection training.
• Minimum four years of related experience in fire prevention/inspections, or equivalent.
• Possession of Level II and Level III NC Code Officials Certifications or ability to obtain within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Inspects commercial and multi-family buildings for fire hazards and code compliance.
• Investigates fires for origin and cause; documents actions for court proceedings.
• Reviews fire detection and suppression systems for code conformance and approves work that meets codes.
• Delivers public demonstrations and educational activities to improve fire prevention and safety.
• Assists in Emergency Management and responds to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Fire Inspection

Code Enforcement

Investigation

Emergency Management

Public Presentations

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Level II Certification (NC Code Officials)

Level III Certification (NC Code Officials)

Firefighting Training

Tools

Fire Safety Database

Job description

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, performs specialized administrative and technical work in coordinating and participating in the County's Fire Safety Program. Work involves inspecting buildings for fire hazards and enforcing County and State Fire Codes, investigating fires for origin and cause and assisting in firefighting and hazardous material response operations. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Must also exercise professionalism, courtesy, and firmness in contact with property owners and developers, responders, the general public, and the media. Reports to the Fire Marshal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conducts Fire and Life Safety Inspections of new and existing commercial establishments and multi-family residences to determine the existence of fire hazards, the efficiency of fire protection equipment and general compliance with state and county fire codes and fire prevention standards; maintains knowledge of changes or additions to state and County fire codes. Investigates complaints of fire safety hazards, compiling data and ordering actions to comply with codes and ordinances, as applicable.

Conducts review and technical inspections of Fire Detection and Suppression Systems for conformance with County fire codes and state building codes; inspects all work upon completion, giving final approval to work that meets applicable codes.

Inspects and conducts investigations (along with other Officials) of fires of suspicious nature or involving injury or death to determine their cause; collects physical evidence, sketches fire scene, interrogates witnesses or suspects; prepares documentation of all investigative actions for presentation in criminal or civil court; testifies in Court, as necessary.

Delivers visual demonstrations, presentations, and performs other public relations and educational activities in programs to improve fire prevention and safety.

Assist with Emergency Management as requested.

Responds with other agencies to emergency response calls, performing firefighting or hazardous materials response work, as necessary.

Maintains fire investigation equipment and vehicles; maintains individual fire protective equipment and respirators.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the types of industrial and commercial operations in the county and any related potential hazards.

Thorough knowledge of the methods of readily ascertaining the presence of existing or potential fire hazards.

Thorough knowledge of the laws, codes, regulations, principles and practices regarding fire prevention.

Thorough knowledge of fire equipment operation and maintenance, and skill in its operation.

Thorough knowledge of specialized fire database program and ability to use program to develop fire reports and data.

Considerable knowledge of the cause and origins of fire and scientific detection principles.

Skilled in collaborative conflict resolution.

Ability to read, interpret and apply a wide variety of codes, policies, procedures, and regulations.

Ability to prepare reports and make effective public presentations.

Ability to react quickly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations.

Ability to use sound judgment and determine best options and decisions for handling emergency matters.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, public officials, hospitals, schools, and general public.

Ability to enforce codes and laws with firmness and fairness.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”:

Graduation from High School supplemented by special training in Firefighting, Fire Inspection/Service work, Emergency Management and/or Hazardous Materials Management, and at least four (4) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”:

Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Possession of Level II Certification from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board in Fire Prevention of the North Carolina Building Code Or within 2 years after hiring.

Possession of Level III certification from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board in Fire Prevention of the North Carolina Building Code Or within 4 years after hiring.

Ability to obtain Fire/Arson Investigator Certification:

Fire Investigation Technician within 2 years, and Certified Fire Investigator within 5 years.

Fire Educator Certification within two (2) years after hire.

This position is designated as an authorized Motor Vehicle Operator for Iredell County and requires adherence to the Iredell County Vehicle Operations Policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prefer Certification in at least one (1) of the following: Certification as a Haz-Mat Responder Operations Level, State Certified Firefighter, and/or State Certified Fire Instructor.