Lieutenant/Assistant Fire Marshal

• Community Impact: Play a key role in protecting the lives and property of our residents.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Diverse Responsibilities: Engage in a wide range of tasks, from emergency response to public education and code enforcement.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

• Conduct complex investigations of fires, explosives, and hazardous materials incidents.
• Perform administrative, technical, and supervisory tasks related to fire inspections and prevention.
• Interpret and enforce complex code requirements and monitor compliance with state and local fire codes.
• Assist in preparing division budgets and manage public fire education programs.
• Inspect public facilities for code compliance and investigate complaints or inquiries.
• Respond to environmental incidents, fires, explosions, and disasters as part of a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and other agencies on suspicious fires, explosions, and related crimes.
• Serve as Officer-in-Charge in emergency situations and represent the Department in court as needed.
• Act as a resource for volunteer fire and rescue officers and perform duties of the Fire Marshal in their absence.

• Must be a current lieutenant or specialist on the lieutenant’s list.
• Proven experience in fire inspections, investigations, and code enforcement.
• Must obtain and maintain certifications including Virginia NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector, Virginia NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator, Virginia DHCD Core, and successfully complete the Virginia Fire Marshal Academy (VFMA) or DCJS equivalent within 18 months of promotion.

• Valid driver’s license
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent 
• Current certifications: Virginia EVOC III, Firefighter I & II, HazMat Awareness and Operations, Fire Instructor I & II, Fire Officer I, CPR, and Virginia EMT (or equivalent).
• Certification as Virginia NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector, Virginia NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator, Virginia DHCD Core, and ability to complete the VFMA law enforcement school or DCJS equivalent within 18 months of hire.
• Preferred qualifications include advanced certifications such as VCIN, IAAI-CFI, NAFI-CFEI, and completion of FBI or ATF Post-Blast School.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Requires physical effort working almost exclusively with moving and lifting items up to 80 pounds for an extended period of time, and walking and standing for extended periods of time, talking, stooping, sitting, kneeling, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, hoisting and gripping.  Performs work on uneven and potentially slippery surfaces and within varying degrees of light. Operates under stressful conditions

Environmental Conditions

Indoor and outdoor work is conducted in variable weather conditions – including extreme heat/cold.  Exposed to high or low temperatures, humid conditions, and other unfavorable weather conditions throughout the year.  During response to emergency incidents, may be exposed to byproducts of combustion, infectious diseases, biological agents and hazardous conditions. 

To learn more about Frederick County, Virginia employee benefits, please visit the following webpage: https://www.fcva.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits 

Salary : $67,675 - $84,593