Fire Marshal (SSJCFA) - Open Until Filled

Fire Marshal (SSJCFA)

This recruitment is open until filled and can close without notice at any time. Early applications are encouraged! Selection interviews will be determined later.

Information regarding the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority as an organization can be found at www.sjcfire.org.

FIRE MARSHAL - SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY DESCRIPTION

The Fire Marshal supervises, plans, organizes, manages, and coordinates the activities of the Fire Prevention Bureau, with responsibilities that encompass fire safety, code compliance, public education, fire cause, and arson investigation, building and construction inspections and plan checks for compliance with fire codes and ordinances. Responsible for the enforcement of all laws, ordinances, and regulations related to protecting lives and property from fire, conducting and overseeing fire origin investigations, ensuring public fire prevention education, and providing highly complex assistance to higher-level management.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The position of Fire Marshal receives general direction from the Fire Chief. It is distinguished from the Battalion Chief in that the former coordinates and supervises the activities of the Community Risk Reduction Division to include fire investigations, inspections, and prevention, while the latter directs the activities of personnel assigned to suppression and emergency rescue operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Fire Chief. Supervises personnel assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau including career and reserve personnel.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL DUTIES

• Serve as a key member of the Fire Authority's Management Team that develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive fire protection and community risk reduction program.
• Conduct and supervise fire prevention activities, including inspections, plan review, and issuance of permits for proposed developments and pre-construction and renovations of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.
• Enforce and supervise those who enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the prevention and control of fire and the protection of life and property from the impacts of fire and other emergencies. Inspect and supervise those who inspect the proper installation and maintenance of fire control and fire and life safety systems and the storage and handling of combustible materials, which create fire hazards.
• Establish policies and develop and implement fire code ordinance adoption process.
• Supervise the maintenance and reporting of local fire loss, cause, and investigation records, and similar data obtained from state and national records, including fire deaths and injuries.
• Perform and supervise activities related to the review of annexations and subdivisions.
• Coordinate and perform required plan checking functions.
• Calculate water fire flows for building requirements.
• Issue warnings and citations for fire code violations; issue burn permits.
• Prepare and maintain various reports, records, and files related to assigned activities and personnel, including emergency incidents, fire prevention, fire investigations, fire training, and equipment maintenance.
• Provide public education in fire prevention for schools, community groups, and other organizations or institutions. Develop and maintain a comprehensive training program for personnel assigned to the Community Risk Reduction Division performing inspection duties.
• Communicate with administrator, personnel, the public and outside organizations to coordinate activities, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information.
• Select, supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Develop and administer Division operating budget.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed at the position through the probationary or introductory period. Knowledge required for this classification includes :

Demonstrated ability to :

Education : Bachelor of Arts / Science degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in fire science, fire technology, fire prevention, fire protection engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience : Equivalent to five (5) full-time years of progressively responsible experience in Fire Prevention and Inspection or building inspection, with at least two years supervisory and budget experience.

Licenses and Certifications :

Special Requirements :

Tools and Equipment : Emergency medical and fire apparatus, radio, pager, personal computer, phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described represent those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; operate office equipment requiring repetitive arm / hand movements when assigned to the office. The incumbent may also sit for extended periods of time and must have the ability to change positions frequently. Specific vision abilities are as outlined by DMV requirements. The incumbent must have the ability to discriminate among colors and shades of color and have hearing sufficient to test alarms and other auditory devices. Must be able to coordinate more than one limb's movement simultaneously to drive in a Code 3 situation. Incumbent occasionally works at heights greater than 10 feet, climb ladders or steps to reach objects, use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body repeatedly or continually over time, and walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. When responding to emergency incidents, must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, unable to rest at will, bend and stoop repeatedly; lift and use arms above shoulder level, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. When responding to emergency incidents, the incumbent may be exposed to a variety of