Assistant Fire Marshal

The Assistant Fire Marshal, under general supervision, performs technical and specialized inspections, examining various occupancies to ensure compliance with the state and local fire codes and ordinances fire / explosive investigations, and conducts Emergency Management functions. Work involves coordinating and conducting field inspections/investigations, and documenting inspection findings. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Please note: The start date for this position will be in January 2027.

Essential Functions
Interprets, explains, enforces, and applies county, state, and national fire codes related to fire prevention. Conducts fire prevention inspections of existing county buildings and commercial 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. 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. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. 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. Assists with firefighting activities on an as needed basis. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements: Associate's Degree in Fire Science or Emergency Preparedness Technology, 3 years experience as fire investigator, North Carolina Firefighter Certification, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Certification, Federal Emergency Management Agency NIMS Certifications (100, 200, 700, 800), ability to obtain NC Probationary Fire Level I within 1 month, ability to obtain NC Fire Investigation Technician, NC Fire Level I Standard, and NIMS ICS 300 within 1 year, ability to obtain NC Fire Officer I and NC Fire and Life Safety Educator Level I within 2 years, ability to obtain NC Fire Level II Standard and NC Fire and Life Safety Educator II within 3 years, valid Driver's License

Salary: $61,207.26 - $91,810.89 Annually