The Assistant Fire Marshal is responsible for fire code enforcement and inspections, technical consultation with fire departments, fire investigations, public education and plan reviews. Work involves establishing and maintaining records and reports and requires exercising independent judgment and initiative, analytical skills, and extensive knowledge of federal, state and local policies and regulations in fire codes and hazardous materials management. Decisions must be made quickly and accurately during emergency situations and communicated in a tactful and diplomatic manner when dealing with the public.
An employee in this position may be subject to hazards associated with fire inspections, fire investigations, hazardous materials, emergency management work and working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to high heat, chemicals, and in the proximity to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens, and is sometimes required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Fire Marshal and is evaluated through conferences, reports and feedback on services and emergency coordination. The position performs origin and cause fire and/or explosion investigations and serves as a subject matter expert and a liaison for county resources that may be needed during fire and emergency management operations.
This position is Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1700.