Deputy Fire Marshal

The Deputy Fire Marshal provides fire safety inspections, fire plan reviews and life safety education. Incumbents conduct comprehensive, technical inspections of buildings and property to verify that exits, fire protection equipment and systems, building construction, interior finishes and occupant loads conform to applicable fire and safety laws, regulations and standards.

Work includes advanced, skilled reviews of building systems or structure plans for compliance with building codes. Integral core work involves investigating the origin, cause and circumstances of fires and/or explosions, processing fire scenes, collecting, identifying and preserving evidence following chain-of-custody procedures, interviewing witnesses and suspects, documenting findings and preparing reports, responding to requests for assistance, participating in the investigation of major crimes with other jurisdictions and law enforcement

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As needed, this role may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Additional responsibilities include providing public fire and life safety education to local citizens, organizations, governmental agencies and schools through lectures, training and demonstrations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Explains and interprets provisions of fire codes to building owners, managers and employers
• Issues summons for fire hazards not corrected on subsequent inspections and enforce code when responsible party fail to cooperate
• Leads educational training related to fire and life safety procedures and practices
• Gathers and document details of plans and submittal review; determines compliance and issue permits based upon approved plans
• Provides technical expertise, advice and guidance related to code compliance questions and interpretations. Communicates with and supports customers regarding permit applicants and other stakeholders, coordinates reviews with other departments, and recommends alternatives and solutions for maintaining compliance

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma (or GED) and three (3) years of directly related experience and certified technical training in fire protection and prevention

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• North Carolina certification as a Fire/Arson Investigator
• Possess a minimum of a probationary Fire Inspector Level II or higher certification issued through the NC Department of Insurance Code Official’s Qualification Board. Fire Inspector Level III must be obtained within four (4) years of employment