Deputy Fire Marshal - Part Time

Deputy Fire Marshal - Level I

Enforces Fire Prevention Code on Level I occupancies, Business, Assembly (1 story, 20,000 sf), Mercantile, Residential, Storage S-2, Factory Industrial F-2, Utility and Miscellaneous, and excludes high‑rise of assigned commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County. Prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records. Participates in the enforcement of the County Fire Code, which involves plan review and inspections of all commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County;

prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.

• Test suppression and alarm systems.
• Issue citations and permits.
• Research laws and ordinances related to construction and fire prevention.
• Represent the County in court.
• Provide fire education to the public.
• Address public inquiries.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.

Additional Job Duties

• Assist in inspecting and conducting investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving an injury or death to determine their cause.
• Collect evidence, prepare documentation of all actions taken in investigations.
• Testify in court proceedings as required.
• Maintain EMT and Firefighter certifications and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Act as on‑call representative a week at a time, working variable schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge and Skills

• Considerable knowledge of standard practices, procedures and methods involved in fire inspection, prevention and safety.
• Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes and building construction.
• Ability to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and tactfully.
• Ability to meet and persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers, and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.

Minimum Requirements

• NC State Level I Fire Inspector certification.
• Firefighter Level II certification.
• Valid NC Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma (GED). Additional training in fire inspections and prevention and considerable experience in the fire service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Enforces Fire Prevention Code on Level II occupancies, Business, Assembly (unlimited), Educational, Mercantile, Residential, Storage S-1 and S-2, Factory Industrial F-1 and F-2, Utility and Miscellaneous, Excluding high‑rise including plan review and inspections of assigned commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County. Prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records. Participates in the enforcement of the County Fire Code, which involves plan review and inspections of all commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County;

prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.

• Test suppression and alarm systems.
• Review and approve plans for buildings under construction.
• Issue citations and permits.
• Research laws and ordinances related to construction and fire prevention.
• Represent the County in court.
• Provide fire education to the public.
• Address public inquiries.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.

Additional Job Duties

• Assist in inspecting and conducting investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving an injury or death to determine their cause.
• Collect evidence, prepare documentation of all actions taken in investigations.
• Testify in court proceedings as required.
• Maintain EMT and Firefighter certifications and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Act as on‑call representative a week at a time, working variable schedules, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge and Skills

• At least two years of experience with a probationary Level II fire inspection certificate conducting fire inspections on a minimum of two Level II buildings.
• Considerable knowledge of standard practices, procedures and methods involved in fire inspection, prevention and safety.
• Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes and building construction.
• Ability to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and tactfully.
• Ability…