What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Fire Marshal - Part Time position at Nash County?
Performs specialized technical and inspections work in coordinating and participating in the County's fire service programs.
This position is responsible for performing Level I Fire Prevention Code inspections. Duties include testing suppression and alarm systems; issuing citations and permits; researching laws and ordinances related to construction and fire prevention and representing the County in court; providing fire education to the public; addressing public inquiries; and responding to emergencies as needed. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Emergency Services Director- Fire Marshal and is evaluated through observation and review of reports in terms of the overall effectiveness of applicable fire service programs.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level II
Performs specialized technical and inspections work in coordinating and participating in the County's fire service programs.
This position is responsible for performing Level II Fire Prevention Code inspections. Duties include testing suppression and alarm systems; reviewing and approving plans for buildings under construction; issuing citations and permits; researching laws and ordinances related to construction and fire prevention and representing the County in court; providing fire education to the public; addressing public inquiries; and responding to emergencies as needed. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Emergency Services Director- Fire Marshal and is evaluated through observation and review of reports in terms of the overall effectiveness of applicable fire service programs.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level III
Performs specialized technical and inspections work in coordinating and participating in the County's fire service programs.
This position is responsible for performing Level III Fire Prevention Code inspections to include public safety work inspecting fire suppression equipment in commercial/institutional buildings. Duties include testing suppression and alarm systems; reviewing and approving plans for buildings under construction; issuing citations and permits; researching laws and ordinances related to construction and fire prevention and representing the County in court; providing fire education to the public; addressing public inquiries; and responding to emergencies as needed. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Emergency Services Director- Fire Marshal and is evaluated through observation and review of reports in terms of the overall effectiveness of applicable fire service programs.
Enforces Fire Prevention Code on Level I occupancies, Business, Assembly (1 story, 20,000 sf), Mercantile, Residential, Storage S-2, Factory Industrial F-2, Utility and Miscellaneous, and Excluding High-rise of assigned commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County; prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.
Participates in the enforcement of the County Fire Code, which involves plan review and inspections of all commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County; prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.
Additional Job Duties
Assists in inspecting and conducting investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving an injury or death to determine their cause; collects evidence, prepares documentation of all actions taken in investigations, testifies in court proceedings as required.
Maintains EMT and Firefighter certifications and responds to emergencies in these capacities when needed. Responds as on-call representative, a week at a time, working variable schedules, nights, weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level II
Enforces Fire Prevention Code on Level II occupancies, Business, Assembly (unlimited), Educational, Mercantile, Residential, Storage S-1 and S-2, Factory Industrial F-1 and F-2, Utility and Miscellaneous, Excluding High-rise including plan review and inspections of assigned commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County; prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.
Participates in the enforcement of the County Fire Code, which involves plan review and inspections of all commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County; prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.
Additional Job Duties
Assists in inspecting and conducting investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving an injury or death to determine their cause; collects evidence, prepares documentation of all actions taken in investigations, testifies in court proceedings as required.
Maintains EMT and Firefighter certifications and responds to emergencies in these capacities when needed. Responds as on-call representative, a week at a time, working variable schedules, nights, weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level III
Enforces Fire Prevention Code on Level III occupancies, Business, Assembly (unlimited), Educational, Mercantile, Residential, Storage S-1 and S-2, Factory Industrial F-1 and F-2, Utility and Miscellaneous, High-rise (unlimited), Hazardous, and Institutional including plan review and inspections of assigned commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County; prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.
Participates in the enforcement of the County Fire Code, which involves plan review and inspections of all commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County; prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.
Additional Job Duties
Assists in inspecting and conducting investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving an injury or death to determine their cause; collects evidence, prepares documentation of all actions taken in investigations, testifies in court proceedings as required.
Maintains EMT and Firefighter certifications and responds to emergencies in these capacities when needed. Responds as on-call representative, a week at a time, working variable schedules, nights, weekends and holidays. Performs related work as required.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level IConsiderable knowledge of standard practices, procedures and methods involved in fire inspection, prevention and safety.
Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes and building construction.
Ability to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and tactfully.
Ability to meet, and persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers, and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level II
At least three years of fire inspection experience including one year of inspection experience with a probationary Level II fire inspection certificate on a minimum of two Level II buildings while working under the direct supervision of a certified fire inspector II or III with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor, or
At least two years of experience with a probationary Level II fire inspection certificate conducting fire inspections on a minimum of two Level II buildings.
Considerable knowledge of standard practices, procedures and methods involved in fire inspection, prevention and safety.
Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes and building construction.
Ability to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and tactfully.
Ability to meet, and persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers, and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level III
At least four years of fire inspection experience in fire protection systems including one year of inspection experience with a probationary Level III fire inspection certificate on a minimum of two Level III buildings while working under the direct supervision of a certified fire inspector III with a supporting letter from the applicant's supervisor: or
At least one year of experience with a probationary Level III fire inspection certificate conducting fire inspections on a minimum of two Level III buildings.
Considerable knowledge of standard practices, procedures and methods involved in fire inspection, prevention and safety.
Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes and building construction.
Ability to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and tactfully.
Ability to meet, and persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers, and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level IMinimum Requirements
NC State Level I Fire Inspector certification
Firefighter Level II certification
Valid NC Driver’s License
High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED). Additional training in fire inspections and prevention and considerable experience in the fire service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level II
Minimum Requirements
NC State Level II Fire Inspector certification
Firefighter Level II certification
Valid NC Driver’s License
High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED). Additional training in fire inspections and prevention and considerable experience in the fire service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Deputy Fire Marshal - Level III
Minimum Requirements
NC State Level III Fire Inspector certification
Firefighter Level II certification
Valid NC Driver’s License
High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED). Additional training in fire inspections and prevention and considerable experience in the fire service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.