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Assistant Fire Marshal
Salary
$59,960.00 - $77,500.00 Annually
Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Fire Department
Job Number
21/22-01497
Closing
2/17/2022 11:59 PM Eastern
Summary
The purpose of this position is to protect the life and property of the citizens and visitors of Chapel Hill. This is accomplished by performing fire code inspections and enforcement in commercial occupancies within the Town and ETJ and providing technical support to Town employees, property owners, and developers on matters of code compliance and safety.
Essential Functions
Schedules and conducts inspections of properties; documents findings; writes inspection reports and citations; performs data entry into electronic database; coordinates with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. ToCH employees, contractors, architects and engineers); generates permits for compliant projects and processes; evaluates and interprets current and prior codes; interprets and applies regulations to sites, work areas, buildings, structures and systems; utilizes interpersonal skills and education to facilitate compliance; may perform technical reviews of construction plans to ensure compliance with local, state and federal codes.
Performs and coordinates fire scene investigations and is required to be on-call according to a rotating schedule; excavates and reconstructs fire scenes and other incidents; determines origins and cause of fires; photographs, sketches and documents findings; maintains chain of custody of evidence; testifies in court as needed; Interviews/documents witness, victim, suspect and responder testimony; communicates with outside entities such as NC Office of State Fire Marshal, insurance companies, NCSBI on matters related to the investigation of fires.
Provides fire and life safety education outreach; maintains a professional public relations image; creates, coordinates, manages and delivers fire education programs; oversees delivery of fire education programs delivered by the fire companies; coordinates and manages child injury prevention reduction program
Provides fire and life safety education outreach; maintains a professional public relations image; creates, coordinates, manages and delivers fire education programs; oversees delivery of fire education programs delivered by the fire companies; coordinates and manages child injury prevention reduction program
Responds to emergency incidents; operating within the ICS system in accordance with departmental SOP’s; provides emergency care; assignment to operational roles as needed; participates in regular continuing training.
Provides high level of customer service and positive interaction with all.
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree in a related field of the occupation or equivalent balance of experience and education.
Experience
At least 1 year as a Fire Inspector II (internal progression) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications
- Class B NC Driver's License
- Standard Fire Inspector Level III
- NC Fire Investigation Technician (NCFIT)
- Child Passenger Safety Technician or Instructor; within 12 months of appointment
- Fire Officer I
- Fire Instructor I
- Firefighter II
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Fire and Life Safety Educator I
- NC EMT
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
- Fire prevention and life safety practices and procedures
- Fire protection systems compliance, inspection, testing and maintenance
- Local, state, federal and model fire and building codes and laws
- Public information practices
- Fire investigation practices, processes and procedures
- Customer service, conflict resolution and complaint handling
- Press release writing
- Witness interview techniques
- Scientific photography and evidence handling techniques
- Basic safety practices
- Technical report writing
- Public education techniques
- Technology software and hardware
- Fire suppression practices, strategies, tactics and standards
- Search and rescue methods and extrication techniques
- Fire scene management principles and methods, practices, strategies, tactics and standards Building construction principles, methods and practices
- Town and department policies and procedures
- Water supply analysis, locations and limitations; hazardous materials
- First-aid and CPR
Ability to:
- Read and comprehend
- Perform mathematical problem solving
- Communicate orally and in writing
- Work in a fast pace environment at times in high stress situations
- Facilitate problem resolution through collaborative methods and means
- Deliver public presentations
- Prepare and maintain accurate, timely and detailed information, note, records and reports Display a professional image, manner and demeanor
- Work independently with little direction or supervision
- Demonstrate time management and organizational skills
- Utilize and care for technology equipment
- Respond, participate or assist with emergency incidents and operate within the ICS system in accordance with departmental SOP's
- Provide emergency care as needed
- Be assigned to operational roles as needed
- Participate in training courses
- Model behavior consistent with TOCH values of RESPECT
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