Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2024-00117
Department: Fire Department
Division: FIRE PREVENTION & INSPECTION
Opening Date: 01/17/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position Description
TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $96,314 - $105,945 DOQ
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Re-Advertisement of a previously posted position.
Under limited direction, the Assistant Fire Marshal performs professional supervisory, administrative, and technical work in all areas of emergency management, permitting and code enforcement, investigations, and formulating and implementing strategy to obtain fire prevention, construction, and education goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, supports, and manages a comprehensive municipal fire prevention, investigation, public education, and emergency management program for enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and codes as they pertain to fire safety.
  
• Empowers, develops, and manages assigned personnel involved in fire prevention inspection, arson investigation, and fire safety work, resolving conflicts; promotes teamwork and ensures communication among shifts and districts.
  
• Ensures and encourages uniformity of fire prevention and investigations management and facilitates coordination of activities among shifts, districts, and other departments and agencies.

• Manages and ensures coordination of Emergency Management Plans and Procedures, the Department's fire investigations, Fire Code Enforcement Operations, and Public Education programs.
  
• Plans, develops, prepares, and implements the Fire Prevention and Investigations Bureau annual budget and manages operations within that budget; tracks and monitors expenses and ensures the adherence to all budgetary guidelines and standards.
  
• Promotes innovation, improvement, and employee development to achieve the vision of the department; participates in policy and protocol development; implements new procedures and encourages staff development.
  
• Supervises, oversees, and assists in the management of fire staff and personnel; administers appropriate disciplinary action as necessary, provides performance evaluation and feedback, and monitors department goals and objectives.
  
• Oversees the preparation and compilation of division records and statistics.

• Investigates cause and origin of fires; collaborates with other staff and personnel to investigate and gather information about fire and emergency incidents.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses , Certifications , and Equipment :

• A valid State driver's license is required.

• State of Florida Firefighter Certification is required.
  
• Fire Officer One Certification required.
  
• Fire Safety Inspector I Certification required.
  
• Fire Investigator I Certification must obtain and maintain withing one (1) year of hire date.
  
• Fire Instructor I Certification must obtain and maintain within one (1) year of hire date.
  
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification must obtain and maintain within one (1) year of hire date.
  
• Fire Pumps and Hydraulics Certification preferred.
  
• Must be in compliance with FS.633.081 to be eligible for hire and must maintain full compliance as prescribed in FS.633.081 to maintain employment.

Education and Experience:
Associate degree in Fire Science, or a related field AND five (5) years of experience in the fire service, including two (2) years of fire investigation and two (2) years of fire inspection; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -

• Modern techniques of fire prevention, inspection methods, and fire hazards
  
• Methods of eliminating hazards
  
• Ordinances and laws regarding fire prevention and fire safety

• Building construction and materials
  
• Emergency management and planning
  
• Administration, budget management, and personnel management
  
• Training and educational coordination and planning
  
• Department policies and protocols

Skill in -

• Communicating effectively with diplomacy and tact
  
• Writing complete and accurate reports
  
• Delegating duties and responsibilities, providing feedback and follow up

• Evaluating performance and counseling subordinates
  
• Providing effective leadership
  
• Reading and interpreting plans and blueprints
  
• Conducting analyses, writing reports, and making presentations
  
• Setting priorities and managing time

• Identifying, defining, and evaluating the objectives, activities, and methods of the department
  
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
  
• Dealing tactfully with the public

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives •100% employee health care coverage •Option for dependent health care •Life Insurance •Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan •Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan •Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans •Competitive Salaries •Tuition assistance •Training and development opportunities •Travel compensation •Military leave •Bereavement leave •Discount coupons •Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans •Employee Assistance Program (EAP) •Competitive hourly rates •Flexible schedules •Training and development opportunities •Discount coupons •Service and employee recognition awards
SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
01

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

02

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

03

Do you have a State of Florida Firefighter Certificate?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Fire Officer I Certificate?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a Fire Safety Inspector I Certificate?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Fire Investigator I Certificate?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a Fire Instructor I Certificate?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a Fire Pumps and Hydraulics Certificate?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have an Emergency Vehicle Operations Certificate?

• Yes
• No

10

How many years of experience do you have in the Fire service?

• No experience
• 1-3 years' experience
• 3-5 years' experience
• 5-7 years' experience
• 7-9 years' experience
• 9-11 years' experience
• 11-12 years' experience
• 12 or more years' experience

11

How many years of experience do you have in fire investigation?

• No experience
• 1-2 years' experience
• 2-3 years' experience
• 3-4 years' experience
• 4-5 years' experience
• 5 or more years' experience

12

How many years of experience do you have in fire inspections?

• No experience
• 1-2 years' experience
• 2-3 years' experience
• 3-4 years' experience
• 4-5 years' experience
• 5 or more years' experience

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