Fire Marshal, Deputy

30.94 - 30.94 USD per hour

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

This role will apply and enforce the provisions of the adopted fire code through inspection and interpretation; plan, develop, and coordinate activities to safeguard life and property from hazards of fire and explosions; investigate the origin and cause of fires in an assigned district and at the request of local authorities; assist local jurisdictions with the prosecution of arson fires.

• Perform and assist local authorities with complex investigations, to determine the origin and cause of fires without direct supervision
• Serve as expert witness at the request of the court
• Serve as a technical expert in the application of specific fire safety and technical codes and standards
• Develop and present fire investigation instructional materials to train local authorities in fire investigation and code compliance
• Prepare and deliver presentations on fire related issues to civic groups, fire district commissioners, city councils, and the public
• Aide local fire agencies with the development and implementation of fire prevention/public education programs
• Promote fire prevention practices throughout the state
• Travel extensively to contact professional/government agencies requesting assistance in fire suppression, prevention, investigation, and code enforcement
• Review building and fire alarm plans and specifications for predominantly nonstructural components of new construction and remodeling of state buildings
• Provide plans examination services to Idaho fire agencies as well as public and private entities
• Determine design compliance with specific fire, life safety, and technical codes and standards
• Inspect schools, prisons, and government buildings and premises
• Manipulate computer database to store, retrieve, compile, and analyze data to develop complete, accurate, and concise correspondence as well as regular detailed and special reports
• Respond to telephone and walk-in inquiries regarding fire investigation and prevention

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Accounting and statistics. Typically gained by at least six (6) months of full-time professional work experience using accounting and statistics; OR at least three (3) credits of college-level coursework covering each topic of accounting and statistics; OR at least 16 hours of professional training in the use of accounting and statistics.
• Building construction practices.Typically gained by at least six (6) months of full-time professional work experience using building construction practices; OR at least three (3) credits of college-level coursework covering building construction practices; OR at least 16 hours of professional training in the use of building construction practices.

• The International Fire Code.Typically gained by at least two (2) years of experience with a fire department in various investigation or management areas of work and/or providing consultation to combination and/or volunteer fire departments. (e.g., Fire Investigator, Fire Marshal, Captain, Battalion Chief, or Chief).

• Making oral and public presentations. Typically gained by at least six (6) months of full-time professional work experience making oral and public presentations; OR at least three (3) credits of college-level coursework covering oral and public presentations; OR at least 16 hours of professional training in making oral and public presentations.
• Preparing concise written reports of findings and recommendations. Typically gained by at least six (6) months of full-time professional work experience preparing written reports of findings and…