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Morehead City is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our Fire-EMS Department as the Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal. This is a leadership role responsible for performing the difficult protective service and administrative work assisting with the daily operations of the Department. If you are ready to help to ensure the safety and well-being of our community apply today!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with planning, organizing and directing departmental operations; establishes departmental policies on fire, rescue, emergency medical and related matters.
- Manages staff to ensure effective EMS response and firefighting operations; maintains sufficient level of preparedness and training.
- 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.
- Coordinates risk management through community engagement and district familiarization.
- Conducts monthly reports and submits an annual report to the Fire Chief.
- Supervises and participates in rescue operations during emergency conditions; responds to and assists during motor vehicle accidents.
- Directs and participates in fire suppression efforts; engages in incident command, operations, safety, accountability, fire attack, ventilation, salvage and overhaul and exposure protection.
- Directs annual hydrant maintenance and fire hose testing.
- Prepares and maintains all fire prevention records and data associated with ISO.
- Coordinates fire prevention through fire education, public safety and code enforcement; assists, presents, plans and organizes fire education and safety classes; researches and upgrades fire prevention education; plans for and provides training aids for fire education classes.
- Participates in and maintains required training for fire, EMS, fire inspector and specialty training.
- Conducts fire investigations; establishes a fire investigation team; develops and maintains fire investigation reports; photographs fire/event scenes for evidence and documentation; identifies, analyzes and collects evidence; determines origin and cause.
- Assists with the recruitment and selection of department personnel; assigns, directs, trains and inspects the work of staff; rewards, disciplines, coaches, counsels and evaluates staff performance; develops staff schedules; recommends transfers, promotions, suspensions, terminations, and demotions.
- Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from the public.
- Facilitates special assignments; develops, researches and presents projects; attends and directs meetings.
- Prepares and maintains department and inspection reports and records; purchases supplies and equipment; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Assists with building and equipment maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of the laws and ordinances pertaining to fire prevention and the construction and occupancy of buildings, state fire codes and related building codes.
- thorough knowledge of the methods of readily ascertaining the presence of existing or potential fire hazards
- thorough knowledge of fire suppression and prevention principles, practices, methods and equipment.
- thorough knowledge of the hazards common to various types of construction and the storage of flammable and hazardous materials and explosives.
- thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of fire investigations and fire educational and prevention programs.
- ability to read and interpret building plans, to recognize fire hazards, and to make recommendations for their correction.
- ability to work independently, to observe carefully, and to interpret and enforce codes and ordinances firmly, impartially, and with tact.
- ability to prepare and maintain accurate, clear, and concise records of work activities.
- ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical personnel, law enforcement personnel, academy recruits, other Fire/EMS agencies, associates and the general public.
The position requires Associates/Technical degree with coursework in fire science, emergency management, or related field and extensive experience in building construction, fire suppression, prevention and inspection as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician - Basic including considerable supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Background/drug tests are required.
The salary range for the position of Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal is $75,453 - $105,634. Placement within range will depend upon a candidate’s successful qualifications and experience. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package which can be found at the City’s website at https://moreheadcitync.org/246/Employee-Benefits
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity to join a professional and dedicated team, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a City application found at https://moreheadcitync.org/247/Employment-Application and either:
Questions regarding this job announcement may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 252-726-6848, extension 174. The City reserves the right to consider only those applicants that meet the qualifications of the position.
Disclaimer
This position announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Town of Morehead City reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.
Morehead City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled / EOE
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