What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Fire Marshal position at Union County?
The Union County Fire Marshal's Office recognizes that each qualified applicant offers a different combination of experience and education. We seek to engage the applicant whose qualifications best fits our needs and recognize the selected candidate's knowledge and skill with an assignment to a corresponding classification and compensation appropriate for the level of ability (all levels are listed below).
Conducts fire prevention inspections of existing county buildings, including institutional, commercial, industrial, and storage facilities.
Recommends required corrective action where code violations are found.
Writes technical reports listing all violations found during inspections and makes follow-up visits to ensure that violations have been corrected.
Pursues appropriate judicial actions to ensure code compliance as necessary.
Investigates the cause, origin, and circumstances of any fire occurring in the county which is of a suspicious nature, or which involves loss of life or injury to persons.
Conducts fire scene examination, collects and documents evidence, conducts interviews, and examines statements made by witnesses, suspects, or others.
Works with law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, and District Attorney's office in the investigation of both accidental and incendiary fires.
Provides emergency responses to hazardous materials incidents in conjunction with other local agencies such as Environmental Health, Emergency Management, and Hazardous Material Response Team.
Researches technical data to determine accurate probabilities, direct, and perform physical containment and cleanup work, or fill some other on-scene roles.
Assists local fire departments with pre-fire planning activities, emergency response and hazard mitigation.
Assists with special projects such as fire prevention activities, fire department training programs, and safety programs.
Participates in an On-Call rotation which allows for 24-hour response throughout the County for fire investigation services, code enforcement and emergency management response. This position is also subject to call after normal working hours at the discretion of the supervisor.
Gives presentations and performs other public relations activities to improve public consciousness of fire prevention and safety devices and procedures.
Maintains an on-call status as assigned to provide 24/7 availability.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Exercises safe defensive driving techniques and maintains clean, orderly vehicle and equipment.
Functions in accordance with County's Emergency Operations Plan and assumes assigned tasks related to Emergency Management.
Assistant Fire Marshal I (Salary Range $44,092.00 - $68,343.00):
Education and Experience:
Requires an Associate’s Degree from an accredited university in Fire Science or Emergency Preparedness Technology, and three (3) years of experience as a fire investigator; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
North Carolina Firefighter certification.
North Carolina Hazardous Materials Responder certification.
North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Federal Emergency Management Agency NIMS Certifications at a level to prepare to assume duties at the management level. (100,200,700 and 800).
Ability to obtain North Carolina Probationary Fire Inspector Level I certification and North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I certification within one (1) year of appointment.
Ability to obtain North Carolina Fire Officer I certification and North Carolina Fire Investigator Technician certification within two (2) years of appointment.
Completion of National Fire Academy Chemistry of Hazardous Materials Course or equivalent is desired.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Assistant Fire Marshal II (Salary Range $46,120.00 - $71,486.00):
Education and Experience:
Requires an Associate's Degree from an accredited university in Fire Science or Emergency Preparedness Technology, and four (4) years of experience as a fire investigator; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
NFPA Plans Examiner
North Carolina Firefighter Certification.
North Carolina Standard Fire Inspector Level II Certification.
North Carolina Fire Investigator Technician Certification.
North Carolina Hazardous Materials Responder Certification.
North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
North Carolina Fire Instructor Level I Certification.
North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Educator II Certification.
Federal Emergency Management Agency NIMS Certifications at a level to prepare to assume duties at the management level. 100, 200, 300, 700, 800
Ability to obtain North Carolina Fire Officer I Certification within one year of appointment.
Completion of National Fire Academy Chemistry of Hazardous Materials Course or equivalent is desired.
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Assistant Fire Marshal III (Salary Range $48,242.00 - $74,775.00):
Education and Experience:
Requires an Associate's Degree from an accredited university in Fire Science or Emergency Preparedness Technology, and four (4) years of experience as a fire investigator; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
NFPA Plans Examiner
IAAI International Certified Fire Investigator
North Carolina Firefighter Certification.
North Carolina Standard Fire Inspector Level III Certification.
North Carolina Certified Fire Investigator Certification.
North Carolina Hazardous Materials Responder Certification.
North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
North Carolina Fire Instructor Level I Certification.
North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Educator III Certification.
Federal Emergency Management Agency NIMS Certifications at a level to prepare to assume duties at the management level. 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Ability to obtain North Carolina Fire Officer I and II Certification within one year of appointment.
Completion of National Fire Academy Chemistry of Hazardous Materials Course or equivalent is desired.
Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, air compressors, carbon monoxide testers, radiation kits, smoke machines, firefighting, rescue, medical, SCBA and emergency management equipment, copiers, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for Medium Work. Must successfully pass entry level firefighter physical and job suitability testing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Participates in IDLH (Immediately dangerous to life or health) environments as needed.
Salary : $44,092 - $68,343
