Deputy Fire Marshal - IG0065 - FIRE PREVENTION
City of Denton
Job Description
Effective Date:
4/12/03
Revision Date:
4/27/2017
Position ID:
IG0065
Career Ladder:
FLSA Designation:
Non Exempt
Title:
Deputy Fire Marshal
Department/Division:
Fire Prevention
Reports to:
Fire Marshal
Definition: Responsible for performing enforcement activities in the promotion of life and property safeguards by investigating fires and bombings, determining causes and apprehending
and prosecuting arson and bomb offenders.
Essential Functions:
Assumes the duties of the Fire Marshal in his/her absence
Manages departmental Fire Incident Reporting System
Supervises, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines inspectors and the inspections program
Investigates fires, explosions, and hazmat incidents; determines causes, prepares reports detailing causes and estimated losses, and obtains and preserves evidence
Apprehends and prosecutes arson/bomb offenders and files cases with the District Attorney
Writes citations as a result of conditions found which violates fire codes and city ordinances
Counsels with juveniles and children regarding false alarms and unsafe actions related to fire safety.
Conducts internal affairs investigations
Serves as assistant bomb squad commander
Participates in meetings with civic and service organizations to help promote positive relations with the community
Inspects buildings within the City of Denton and enforces City of Denton Fire Code
Prepares and maintains records and reports as required
Plans for, responds to, and investigates hazardous material to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and ordinances
Performs courtesy home fire and life safety inspections
Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Regular and punctual attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma or GED
Associates degree in Fire Science
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance (evaluate per position)
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a OSHA physical examination
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Advanced inspector Certification
Fire Investigator Certification
Certified Peace Officer
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Two years priorexperience in Fire Prevention
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: I
Kneeling: I
Crouching: I
Crawling: I
Bending: I
Twisting: I
Climbing: M
Balancing: I
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: Y
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of computer, telephone, and hand tools.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed inside and outside and office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.