Lieutenant​/Assistant Fire Marshal

Roanoke Fire-EMS, an Internationally Accredited ISO Class 1 Fire-EMS Department, is seeking candidates for the position of Lieutenant/Assistant Fire Marshal. Employees in this classification serve as a fire inspector/investigator for an assigned zone of the City of Roanoke while also supporting fire investigation activities as needed.

The Assistant Fire Marshals enforce the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, issuing citations and summonses as necessary for enforcement. Assistant Fire Marshals are also responsible for conducting both cause and origin and criminal investigations of fires, explosions, or other incidents.

Ideal candidates are highly energetic and strongly motivated with a passion for fire prevention and fire investigation activities. Candidates should have fire inspection and investigation experience, but current full-time employees of Roanoke Fire-EMS will be considered without this experience, but will be required to obtain all required certifications to maintain appointment. Candidates familiar with the City of Roanoke are encouraged to apply.

Performs responsible protective and technical service work in the Fire Marshal's Office of Roanoke Fire – EMS Department. Enforces the Statewide Fire Prevention Code and the City Fire Prevention Code through fire code enforcement inspections, operational permit inspections and complaint investigations; issues citations and summonses as necessary for enforcement. Provides fire code interpretations and consultations to members of the public; surveys buildings and makes recommendations for egress planning, fire extinguisher locations, and general fire prevention practices.

Performs plan reviews on comprehensive site plans, fire protection system plans, and fire detection system plans. Delivers public fire and life safety education to members of the public. Investigates and determines origin and causes of fires and provides testimony on same. Assists in the work of extinguishing fires and/or related EMS operations related to incident. Subject to call back as well as a routine on call schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Performs responsible protective and technical service work in the Fire Marshal's Office of the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Enforces the Statewide Fire Prevention Code and the City Fire Prevention Code through fire code enforcement inspections, operational permit inspections and complaint investigations; issues citations and summonses as necessary for enforcement.
• Provides fire code interpretations and consultations to members of the public; surveys buildings and makes recommendations for egress planning, fire extinguisher locations, and general fire prevention practices.
• Delivers public fire and life safety education to members of the public through fire safety lectures and demonstrations.
• Investigates and determines origin and causes of fires and provides testimony on same; reviews and provides feedback on investigations conducted by other department members.
• Conducts criminal…