Deputy Fire Marshal II (Current IFD employees only)

Job Summary

The position is responsible for completing annual fire and life safety inspections of all building types throughout the IFD district. Incumbent in this position looks for fire hazards and inspects fire related equipment. Incumbents will provide fire and life safety training and educational classes to children and adults in a variety of settings. Position assumes after hours details of code enforcement and victim assistance along with responding to serious fires at any time. Incumbent in this position will adhere to agency’s policies and procedures with some independent judgment based on experience and training may be required due to the nature of the position.

Position Responsibilities

• Enforce building and fire codes.
• Pre and final inspections of new construction or renovation of buildings.
• Issues violations and with non-compliance seeks redress through the court.
• Fire protection acceptance testing.
• Responds to complaints brought by constituents or firefighters.
• Provides fire protection systems training to firefighters.
• Specialty training for high-risk occupancy buildings.
• Educates building owners and property management teams in fire prevention measures, fire protection systems and building code guidelines.
• Liaison with the board of health, code enforcement, DPW, prosecutors, state fire marshal, OSHA, and community action groups.
• Able to teach and effectively communicate to target audiences.
• Develops, maintains, and delivers ongoing programs to educate various target audiences in fire prevention, injury prevention, and life safety.
• Facilitates and serves in public events to maintain fire prevention regulations of public safety.
• Aid in fire prevention education with community outreach events.
• Must be able to operate and maintain all educational props and equipment, including wearing firefighter gear as warranted.
• Continuously maintain a broad knowledge of Survive Alive, the firefighters’ gear and equipment, data, activities, and anything else related to fire life and safety division, and community risk reduction.
• Develops and improves current educational programs, including the car seat inspection program.
• Creates and maintains project documentation and requirements through spreadsheets, diagrams, process maps and documents.
• Prepares and manages the smoke alarm installation events and IFD apparatus scheduling for community events.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with five (5) years of work experience related to the position.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of department, fire prevention, pre-planning, and inspections.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of government and private sector agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Customer service oriented and have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products preferred.
• Must be able to pass state certification of Inspector I or II within 12 months (1 year) of hire.
• Maintain working knowledge of state, local, and NFPA codes.
• Must be able to acquire state certification for public fire and life safety educator within two (2) years of holding the position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Job Requirements And Qualifications

• Associate degree in Fire Science, Building Inspections, Architect, or a related field with three (3) years of work experience related to the position preferred.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations, fire prevention, pre-planning, and inspections.
• Mathematical skills and be able to understand blueprint specifications and diagrams.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of government and private sector agencies.
• Pass state certification of Inspector I or II within 24 months (2 years) of hire.
• Maintain working knowledge of state, local, and NFPA codes.
• Pass the state certification of Public Educator I and II within 12 months (1 year) of hire.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.