Assistant Fire Marshal: Fire Code Enforcer & Investigator

Johnston County, NC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johnston County Fire Department seeks an Assistant Fire Marshal to lead fire code enforcement, inspections, investigations, and plan reviews. You will provide technical consultation to fire departments, conduct public safety education, and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies during emergencies.

Applicants must have extensive knowledge of fire codes, hazardous materials management, and incident command; the role requires independent judgment, strong analytical skills, and the

Qualifications

• Graduation from a two year college or university with 5 years of experience in fire and rescue services.

Responsibilities

• Conducts fire and life safety inspections on various occupancies to ensure compliance with codes.
• Investigates illegal burn complaints and issues actions to comply with codes.
• Investigates fire safety hazards and reports findings with recommended actions.
• Reviews commercial plans for building code conformance and conducts inspections for compliance.
• Conducts or witnesses life safety system testing to verify initial compliance.

Skills

Fire inspections

Fire investigations

Public education

Emergency management

Incident command

Hazardous materials

Communication skills

Supervision

Education

Two-year degree + 5 years fire/rescue

Tools

Google Workspace

Word

Excel

SmartDraw

GIS

Job description

The Johnston County Fire Department seeks an Assistant Fire Marshal to lead fire code enforcement, inspections, investigations, and plan reviews. You will provide technical consultation to fire departments, conduct public safety education, and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies during emergencies.

Applicants must have extensive knowledge of fire codes, hazardous materials management, and incident command; the role requires independent judgment, strong analytical skills, and the