Assistant Fire Marshal

Under general direction of the Fire Marshal performs responsible, technical, and specialized work in the field of fire and life safety inspection, fire investigation, code enforcement, and advanced plan checks. Reviews, and researches codes; issues permits for the control of hazardous materials, hazardous processes and public assembly, checks building plans for compliance with fire and life safety standards, performs a variety of duties related to conducting fire safety education programs;

participates in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, and hazardous materials; provides responsible technical support to the Fire Marshal.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and may not necessarily convey the qualifications of incumbents within the position.

• Inspects industrial plants, certain commercial establishments and places of public assembly, determines compliance with applicable code and ordinances, writes reports, generates necessary correspondence to obtain code compliance, and issues appropriate permits.
• Checks plans for new building construction and confers with other concerned City departments to determine compliance with fire and life safety requirements and makes necessary contacts with developers, property owners, architects, engineers, and contractors; follows through with related field inspections and tests.
• Investigates complaints received by the department and determines whether a fire hazard exists, and issues notices to abate and follows through with the City Attorney's office when necessary to secure abatement.
• Plans and conducts educational programs on fire safety, water safety, injury prevention, CPR and first aid; speaks before school groups and other organizations on public safety, fire prevention and other public safety subjects.
• Advises and assists in the formation of evacuation and emergency action plans for large public and private buildings; prepares and maintains records and reports related to all activities.
• Participates in Fire Department training programs relating to particular areas of expertise; participation may be advisory to the training division or may involve organizing lesson plans and providing instruction under direction of the training officer; participates in firefighting training evaluations to maintain skills and proficiency in suppression.
• Responds to emergency calls to assist in departmental operations in areas of particular expertise, e.g., unauthorized discharges chemical spills, system malfunction, investigation regarding origin, cause and responsibility of fire hazardous conditions.
• May issue citations to gain compliance.
• Conducts investigations related to apprehending and prosecution of suspected arsonists, and evaluates fire scenes to determine origins and cause of fires, fix responsibility and performance of building construction and protection systems.
• May be requested to perform complex field inspections for conflict resolution in the areas of architectural, construction, hazardous materials, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems as it relates to new or existing buildings.
• May be requested to climb ladders, scaffolding, trenches, or crawl in areas of confined spaces, while in the performance of fire investigation duties or field inspections.
• May be placed in hazardous environments (smoke, heat, and toxic levels) while performing fire investigation duties.
• May be called upon to use heavy and or specialized equipment to dismantle, or collect evidence for prosecuting the crime of arson.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

• Methods and techniques of fire department administration.
• Fire hazards and prevention requirements, inspection procedures, firefighting methods and techniques, and equipment used in modern firefighting.
• Hazardous materials storage, use, handling and plan review.
• The principles and practices of fire cause and fire origin investigations.
• Arson investigations, investigative case preparation and court testimony.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations including health and safety codes, uniform building codes and uniform fire codes.
• Methods and techniques of public education pertinent to fire prevention and safety.
• Local geography, including the location of water mains, hydrants, major fire hazards of the City and City streets.
• Principles and techniques of research and analysis.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety…