Deputy Fire Marshal

In partnership with local, county, state, and federal agencies, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizona’s people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies, technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting, plan reviews and building inspections.

Address: 316 W. White Mountain Blvd., Unit A
Lakeside, AZ 85929

Salary: $22.8671 - $31.7308 Hourly
Grade: 22
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

The principal function of an employee in this position is to promote community safety through fire prevention activities. These duties include fire code inspections that are the responsibility of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards per Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. 37-1383.A.7 and A.R.S. 37-1383.A.8). Fire prevention activities include but are not limited to: periodic life safety inspections, general construction inspections, installation or modification to fire protection systems (Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, etc.),

conducting public education activities.

The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Fire Marshal of the OSFM. However, considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The Deputy Fire Marshall position is responsible for creating and managing their own inspection/administrative schedule to meet the current needs of the OSFM. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, but may include some nights and weekends.

The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships within the Department of Forestry and Fire Management, OSFM, and other State personnel, Fire Departments, local and county agencies, insurance companies, contractors, engineers, professional builders, designated school officials and the general public.

The principal duties of the position are performed at all properties where OSFM has jurisdiction, and construction sites where fire safety systems may be installed and tested. These duties will require travel to all parts of Arizona as assigned.

• Conducts Periodic Life Safety Inspections.
• Conducts Permit Inspections (Fire protection system installation inspections, construction inspections, and special inspections).
• Travel between inspection sites throughout the state.
• Administrative functions as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Arizona State Fire code as currently adopted.
• The applicable building code as related to the Arizona State Fire Code as currently adopted.
• Various NFPA Guidelines for the installation of fire protection systems (Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Kitchen Suppression, etc.).
• Fire prevention and inspection methods.
• Agency policies and practices as they relate to fire prevention.

Skills in:

• Meeting and dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Oral presentations.
• Keeping detailed records.
• Entering and retrieving data using a modern computer system.
• Organization and planning.
• Applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Using Office Products and PDF software and programs.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors and the general public.
• Applying federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Explai…