Fire Marshal

Performs difficult protective service work in fire inspections, fire investigations, fire prevention, and emergency management, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Fire Chief, and Deputy Chief of Clinton Fire Department.

An employee in this classification is responsible for performing inspections for commercial, industrial, retail establishments, schools, health care facilities and residential (upon request only). Performs varied tasks in conducting a fire prevention program to ensure compliance with federal, state and local fire laws, codes, rules, and regulations. The employee is also involved in reviewing site plans for new construction to ensure that all fire codes are being met.

The majority of the work is performed independently with considerable latitude and judgment in interpreting and complying with these laws. Considerable public contact requires that the employee exhibit tact and diplomacy in seeking compliance with fire laws, codes, rules, and regulations. The employee is subject to hazards associated with fire inspection, administrative, and firefighting duties including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as exposure to high heat, exposure to chemicals, and in the proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in confined areas, and working in high places.

Employee is also exposed to atmospheric conditions and OSHA level blood borne pathogens, and is sometimes required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters. Work is performed under the supervision of the Fire Chief, and is evaluated through observation and conferences, review of records, by periodic field review of job assignments for thoroughness, proper interpretation and application of codes, and public acceptance and receives an annual performance review.

• Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulations such as National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).
• Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Conducts and provides fire code enforcement through inspections, plan reviews and code and standards research; directs and reviews fire preplans; conducts business consultations; records fire inspections and sets up follow up inspections; researches applicable codes and standards; requests clarifications and official determinations.
• Conducts fire and explosion investigations; develops and maintains fire investigation reports; photographs fire/event scenes for evidence and documentation; identifies, analyzes, and collects evidence; determines origin and cause; conducts witness interviews; compiles and prepares detailed diagrams and reports.
• Provides testimony for civil and criminal proceedings as required.
• Maintains Haz Mat records; enforces communities Right-to-Know Act and regulations.
• Serves on committees and attends various meetings as assigned.
• Maintains equipment for emergency response and investigations.
• Supervises and manages the inspections and permitting databases.
• Issues permits for special events; ensures events comply with the NC Fire Code.
• Availability to respond to emergencies and investigations after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Works closely with fire departments, EMS agencies, 911 Communications, law enforcement, and other first responders to improve response capabilities throughout the county.
• Works alongside the shift captains and performs firefighting duties and/or safety operations as assigned by the chief officer on working incidents.
• Assumes a leadership role during emergencies to include working in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and/or Public Safety Director.

• Performs related duties as required
• Must respond in accordance with pre-identified emergency response assignment in the event of an emergency declaration by County Emergency Services/Administration.

Completion of high school and fire inspection and prevention schools and advanced courses and seminars in the fire service and considerable experience in the fire service and/or fire inspections; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Preferred Possession of Level III Probationary Fire Inspector
• Level II NC…