Assistant Fire Marshal III

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is comprised of approximately 848 employees and 1,127 total volunteers. The Department is a growing organization that serves a large and diverse population located 30 miles northwest of Washington, DC. We provide a full range of emergency and non-emergency services to approximately 400,000 residents within a 520 square mile area. We seek to hire a highly motivated, effective, and diverse workforce to meet the needs of the County's residents, visitors, and business community, and support the Department's core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, and Service.

Loudoun County offers a meaningful career, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue is seeking qualified applicants to develop an eligibility pool for a full-time Assistant Fire Marshal III position in the Fire Marshal's Office, working 42 hours per week. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supervises inspections and investigations related to fire, life safety, explosives, and hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with Virginia Department guidelines. Responds to citizen concerns and enforces corrective actions as required by law. Conducts inspections, issues orders and reports, investigates incidents, interviews involved parties, collects evidence, determines causes, and performs related law enforcement duties, including obtaining arrest warrants. Maintains operational readiness of assigned vehicles and equipment, provides reports, and educates the public on fire and life safety.

Issues permits and responds to complaints, researches laws and codes, reviews technical plans, and offers guidance. Required to provide expert testimony in court, maintain flexible work schedules including nights, weekends, and extended shifts, and respond to emergencies as needed. May be exposed to hazardous environments and must adapt to changing priorities. Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Candidates must be at least age 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred) and four years' experience in a career or combination fire/rescue or law enforcement agency (preferably) as a fire marshal/fire investigator or related work experience in this field); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires a valid driver's license and good driving record (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).

Certification or licensure required by federal, state or local regulations:
Preferred certifications at time of hire or required to obtain within 18 months of appointment include:
Virginia NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector, Virginia NFPA 1033 Fire Investigator and Virginia Fire Marshal Academy (VFMA) or DCJS equivalent, to include firearms and ASP certification, EVOC III, Haz Mat Awareness, AHA CPR, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, VCIN, and Virginia DHCD Core (and successfully pass the Civilian Entry for VFMA Schools, if applicable). Desired, but not required, certifications include NFPA Firefighter II, Virginia EMT (or equivalent), NFPA Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, FBI HDS, Post-Blast School, USDOT Federal CMV inspector, IAAI-CFI, IAAI-FIT, NAFI-CFEI, DCJS Firearms instructor, VDFP Haz Mat Ops or Technician, CIA/ATFE Canine Handler, Environmental Investigations, DHCD Advanced Core module, and Reid Technique of Interviewing.

Applicants must fully complete County of Loudoun application and must submit copies of preferred certifications via email to LCFRHiring or hand-delivered to 801 Sycolin Road, Suite 200, Leesburg VA 20175 by date of ad closure. The selection process will include a review of candidate's application; verification of certifications and experience; panel interview(s); polygraph; physical agility test (offered to those who advance past the interview stage);

background check including fingerprinting; and occupational medical exam. The panel interview may contain technical and/or situational questions requiring knowledge of:
Federal, state, and local laws and investigative techniques. Court decisions, criminal laws, and practices that may influence the investigation of fire, explosive, or hazardous materials incidents. The theory, principles, practices, and techniques related to general fire prevention and fire suppression as outlined in NFPA 1031, 1033 and 921. The content and application of local, state, and national laws, codes, and standards related to: building construction;

fire detection and suppression systems; general fire protection; canine operations; the handling, storage, and use of explosives; and the storage and use of hazardous materials. Of techniques utilized to investigate a fire and explosive or hazardous material events. Anticipated timeline and details for this recruitment are listed below. All dates and locations are subject to…