Assistant Fire Marshal , Ii, Iii

Performs technical and protective service work to promote fire and life safety through enforcement of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, applicable local laws and ordinances, fire inspections and investigations, and community fire and injury prevention education. Performs related work as required under the supervision of the Fire Marshal and/or Deputy Fire Marshal.

• Assistant Fire Marshal I
  Entry/Developmental Level
  . Performs fire inspections within the scope authorized by the NC Level I Fire Inspector certification. Conduct fire investigations under the supervision of, or in conjunction with, an experienced fire investigator and deliver assigned fire and injury prevention programs. Develops proficiency in fire code enforcement, inspections, investigations, and public education
• Assistant Fire Marshal II
  Journey/Intermediate Level
  . Performs a broader range of fire inspections authorized by the NC Level II Fire Inspector certification and conducts most fire investigations independently. The ability to perform pre-construction plan reviews and new construction inspections within the scope authorized by the North Carolina Level II Fire Inspector certification, deliver fire prevention programs to a broader range of occupancies, and support emergency operations, including departmental drone operations
• Assistant Fire Marshal III
  Advanced/Fully Qualified Level
  . Performs the full range of fire inspections authorized by the NC Level III Fire Inspector certification, including hazardous, institutional, and high‑rise occupancies. Independently conduct fire investigations, performs plan reviews and new construction inspections across all occupancy levels, and plans, manages, and conduct community fire and injury prevention programs. Supports advanced emergency incidents and coordinate with law enforcement when incendiary fires are suspected

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Conducts fire and life-safety inspections to identify hazardous conditions and code violations, determine required corrective actions, and verify compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Conducts fire investigations by examining fire scenes, collecting and analyzing evidence, determining probable origin, photographing scenes and evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing investigative reports.
  • Performs pre-construction plan reviews and new construction inspections, as authorized by certification level, to ensure compliance with applicable fire prevention codes and requirements.
  • Inspects and tests fire protection and detection systems, as authorized, to determine compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Develops, coordinates, and/or conducts community fire and injury prevention programs for schools, businesses, industries, healthcare facilities, churches, and other community organizations.
  • Responds to emergency incidents and performs assigned duties within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
  • Operates departmental unmanned aircraft systems (drones), as authorized, in support of fire suppression, search and rescue, fire investigations, inspections, and other emergency operations.
  • Coordinates with fire personnel, law enforcement, property owners, contractors, businesses, and other stakeholders in carrying out fire prevention, inspection, investigation, and code-enforcement activities.
  • Prepares and maintains inspection, investigation, educational program, and other required records and reports.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.