Fire Marshal-Prevention Division

Fire Marshal

Primary:
Under general direction from the Fire Chief, provides effective leadership within the organization and specifically the Fire Prevention Division. Supervises, plans, directs, and evaluates the administrative and support aspects of the Prevention Division. The responsibilities under this Division include Fire investigations, Fire Inspections, Plans Review, Code Enforcement, Public Education, and Special Programs. As the Fire Marshal for the Fire Department, assures the enforcement and compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines related to fire prevention and investigations.

Collateral:
When necessary, directs the activities of others during emergency incidents safety and with accountability in the capacities of Safety Officer, Occupant Services Liaison, and PIO. Part of the Emergency Management Team. May act as a Fire Department representative in the absence of the Fire Chief, the Deputy Chief of Operations, or Battalion Chiefs as needed.

• Provide for the health, welfare, and safety of citizens and personnel under their responsibility and supervision.
• Sustaina work schedule that is conducive to department business within a window of 7 am to 7 pm on weekdays.
• Supervise, plan, direct, and manage all programs within the responsibility of the Fire Marshal over Fire Prevention.
• Executewithcompetency and efficiency in thepositionof Fire Marshal for the Princeton Fire Department.
• Accountable for firefighter/occupant/building safety through code enforcement, inspections, and investigations.
• Manage the Prevention Division budget with fiscal responsibility pertaining to all department functions under their supervision which provide a consistent level of operational capability and service delivery.
• Attends pre-construction and other meetings for new and existing facilities to ensure fire code compliance and safety
• Conducts fire investigations and determines the origin and cause of fires. Coordinates arson investigations with the Police Department and completes investigative reports.
• Inspect the equipment, personnel, and records of your assigned Division to assure compliance with department, local, and state guidelines, standards, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Work cohesively with public officials, businesses, outside agencies, local jurisdictions, city/department employees, and the citizens in meeting the community's needs through fire prevention and fire protection.
• Develop realistic and measurable goals/objectives which improve prevention administration and support functions.
• Monitor and evaluate subordinate's performance, maintain records, and prepare reports as needed.
• Maintain proficiency/certifications and CErelatedto the position and the code and ordinances of the city.
• Embracehealthandfitnessinaccordancewithcity and departmentdutiesandSOP's.
• Exhibit aprofessionalexample to the publicandpracticegoodhygiene/ groomingstandards.
• Respect our customers and the City'sand Department'smissionsandorganizationalvalues.
• Obedience to the orders and direction of the Fire Chief in the performance of duties.
• Delegate responsibilities through coordination with other Branches and Divisions.
• Enforcement of the fire code, city anddepartmentalrules, regulations,and procedures.
• Flexibilityandinitiativeinallaspectsrelatedto departmentobligations.
• Integrityrelatedtothe city,department,andthecitizenswe serve.
• Dependabilityandunselfishcommitmenttoour community.
• Communicate effectively,tactfullyandwithapproachability.
• Complete other duties as directed by the Fire Chief.

High School Diploma or equivalent.
4 years full-time continuous experience primarily focused on fire inspections, fire prevention, and fire/arson investigations, NFPA certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) designation with six months of appointment, TCFP Basic Fire Marshal, TCFP Fire Inspector w/Plans Review, TCFP Fire Investigator, TCFP Arson Investigator, Hold current Peace Officer certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800. Preferred: TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter, TCFP Fire Instructor, TCFP Fire Officer I, TCFP Incident Safety Officer, TCFP Fire and Life Safety…