Fire Marshal

Performs difficult protective service work in fire inspections, fire investigations, fire prevention, and emergency management, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Fire Chief, and Deputy Chief of Clinton Fire Department.

An employee in this classification is responsible for performing inspections for commercial, industrial, retail establishments, schools, health care facilities and residential (upon request only). Performs varied tasks in conducting a fire prevention program to ensure compliance with federal, state and local fire laws, codes, rules, and regulations. The employee is also involved in reviewing site plans for new construction to ensure that all fire codes are being met. The majority of the work is performed independently with considerable latitude and judgment in interpreting and complying with these laws. Considerable public contact requires that the employee exhibit tact and diplomacy in seeking compliance with fire laws, codes, rules, and regulations.

Essential Duties and Tasks: Ensures compliance with all State and Federal regulations such as National Incident Management Systems (NIMS). Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from the public. Conducts and provides fire code enforcement through inspections, plan reviews and code and standards research; directs and reviews fire preplans; conducts business consultations; records fire inspections and sets up follow up inspections; researches applicable codes and standards; requests clarifications and official determinations. Conducts fire and explosion investigations; develops and maintains fire investigation reports; photographs fire/event scenes for evidence and documentation; identifies, analyzes, and collects evidence; determines origin and cause; conducts witness interviews; compiles and prepares detailed diagrams and reports. Provides testimony for civil and criminal proceedings as required. Maintains HazMat records; enforces communities Right-to-Know Act and regulations. Serves on committees and attends various meetings as assigned. Maintains equipment for emergency response and investigations. Supervises and manages the inspections and permitting databases. Issues permits for special events; ensures events comply with the NC Fire Code. Availability to respond to emergencies and investigations after hours, weekends, and holidays. Works closely with fire departments, EMS agencies, 911 Communications, law enforcement, and other first responders to improve response capabilities throughout the county. Works alongside the shift captains and performs firefighting duties and/or safety operations as assigned by the chief officer on working incidents. Assumes a leadership role during emergencies to include working in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and/or Public Safety Director. Must respond in accordance with pre-identified emergency response assignment in the event of an emergency declaration by County Emergency Services/Administration.

Desirable Education and Experience: Completion of high school and fire inspection and prevention schools and advanced courses and seminars in the fire service and considerable experience in the fire service and/or fire inspections; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred: Possession of Level III Probationary Fire Inspector, Level II NC Fire Fighter Certification, NC Fire Investigation Technician, TIMS, NC Fire & Life Safety Educator Level I. Complete NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 training within three months of hire. Complete Electrical Fire Investigation training within one year of hire.

Benefits: All full-time regular employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package which includes vacation, sick leave and twelve holidays. Also available are medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Requirements: Fire Marshal certification, fire prevention experience, knowledge of fire codes and regulations

Salary: $67,169.00 - $80,616.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-09-21