Fire Prevention Division Chief and Life Safety Leader

Publicsafetyapp; DeFuniak Springs (FL); Presencial; USD 82.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Walton County Sheriff's Office seeks a Division Chief - Fire Marshal to lead fire prevention and life safety programs, oversee investigations and inspections, and manage a team of prevention personnel. The role focuses on enforcing codes, reviewing plans, and coordinating with agencies to reduce fire risk.

The position requires extensive experience, Florida certifications, and strong strategic planning capabilities to advance CRR and public education initiatives.

Formación

• Associate degree required in fire science technology or related field.
• Six years’ experience in fire service operations with two years in fire investigation/inspection.
• Valid Florida Driver License.
• Certifications: Firefighter (Florida), Florida Fire Safety Inspector II, Florida Fire Investigator, Life Safety Educator.

Responsabilidades

• Provides administrative direction and management of all fire prevention and life safety programs and personnel.
• Develops and implements fire prevention goals, policies, and procedures.
• Interprets and enforces local, state, and federal building and fire codes for compliance and safety.
• Reviews building plans for code compliance and approval.
• Oversees fire inspections, investigations, and permitting processes.
• Supervises personnel and conducts performance evaluations and development.
• Prepares reports and manages budgets and resource allocation.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and technologies in fire prevention and life safety.

Conocimientos

Fire prevention

Plan review

Budgeting

Public speaking

Leadership

Educación

Associate degree in fire science technology or related field

Herramientas

Fire prevention software

Database management

Word processing

Descripción del empleo

Walton County Sheriff's Office seeks a Division Chief - Fire Marshal to lead fire prevention and life safety programs, oversee investigations and inspections, and manage a team of prevention personnel. The role focuses on enforcing codes, reviewing plans, and coordinating with agencies to reduce fire risk.

The position requires extensive experience, Florida certifications, and strong strategic planning capabilities to advance CRR and public education initiatives.