Division Chief: Fire Marshal, Division of Fire and Life Safety

Who's On the Move; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Who's On the Move seeks a Division Chief to oversee the Division of Fire and Life Safety and report to the Assistant Fire Chief. The role coordinates Fire Prevention, Public Education, Code Enforcement, and Fire Investigations.

The position requires initiative, resourcefulness, and strong judgment to adapt procedures within department policies. Expect a 40-hour work week with office work, plus occasional exposure to heat, dirt, and safety precautions.

Qualifications

• Valid SC Driver’s License.
• SC Resident State Fire Marshal certification.
• NFPA Fire Inspector I certification.
• Six-month probationary period for new career employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Division of Fire and Life Safety.
• Coordinate programs in Fire Prevention, Public Education, Code Enforcement and Fire Investigations.
• Work within department policies and planned goals and procedures.
• Maintain safety practices while performing duties in an office environment with exposure risks.

Skills

Initiative

Resourcefulness

Analytical skills

Judgment

Education

SC Driver's License

SC Resident State Fire Marshal certification

NFPA Fire Inspector I certification

Job description

The position of Division Chief is directly responsible to the Assistant Fire Chief and coordinates various programs with the scope of Fire Prevention, Public Education, Code Enforcement, and Fire Investigations. This is a staff officer position and is not included in the Suppression Division Chain of Command. This position may include one or more job duties as listed in the position description. Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions, planned goals, and established policies and procedures of the department and Georgetown County. An employee in this position functions as the supervisor of the Division of Fire and Life Safety.

The position requires initiative, resourcefulness, analysis, assessment of problems and judgment in deciding upon the appropriate course of action to be taken which are generally applicable; however, the employee may be required to modify existing guidelines or develop new procedures to accommodate changing program requirements. The work is normally performed on a 40 hour work week. Most work is performed in an office environment; however, the work involves occasional exposure to heat, dirt and other very unpleasant conditions exposing the employee to the risk of serious injuries requiring the use of protective clothing and the strict observance of safety precautions and procedures.

Special Requirements

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Shall maintain a valid SC Driver’s License. Shall acquire and maintain South Carolina Resident State Fire Marshal certification. Shall acquire and maintain NFPA Fire Inspector I certification. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New career employees are required to serve a six (6) month probationary period, during which time the performance shall be evaluated carefully to determine if permanent status is awarded.