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Asst Fire Chief/Fire Marshal - IG0081 - FIRE PREVENTION City of Denton Job Description Effective Date: 9/21/2017  Revision Date:   Position ID: IG0081  Career Ladder: IG80  FLSA Designation: Exempt   Title: Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Marshal  Department/Division: Fire  Reports to: Fire Chief/Director of Emergency Management      Definition: The Fire Marshal/Assistant Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Fire Chief in accordance with the current Meet and Confer contract. Responsible to oversee assigned Division to include the Fire Prevention Section and other section(s) as assigned by the Fire Chief. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising staff involved in such areas as fire protection plan review; inspection of existing properties; development of codes, ordinances, interpretations, and regulations; fire investigations; and community education. This position continuously evaluates Division/Section performance and effects changes in equipment, methods, processes, and training within the limits of delegated authority or recommends changes to the Fire Chief. Work in this classification depends on senior leadership and managerial skill, sound judgement, collaboration, strong communication skills, and effective decision-making. The Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief is a member of the Fire Department’s Senior Leadership Team and represents the Fire Chief and the Fire Department’s policies and procedures to all employees. Essential Functions: Serves as a member of the Fire Department Senior Leadership Team Builds and maintains effective relations with other Division(s) Supervises entire DFD in accordance with policies and procedures Assists in the development of the Department’s budget Enforces laws and ordinances Builds and maintains positive relationships with developers Oversees the Fire Department’s Development Review Committee (DRC) Demonstrates continuous effort in improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality seamless customer service Directs and monitors the investigation of fires and fire deaths Directs and administers fire prevention inspection activities Evaluates and recommends improvements to continually update the fire prevention program and the City of Denton Fire Code Directs and monitors internal investigations as directed by the Fire Chief Initiates and participates in meetings with civic and service organizations and promotes good community relations Responds appropriately and timely to City Management and Council and makes professional presentations as necessary. Maintains positive, respectful, cooperative relationship with peers, subordinates, and supervisors Additional Duties: Performs other duties as assigned Subject to on-call status Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency: Five years of experience performing progressively responsible duties related to the essential functions of the position and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Fire Science or related field 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: Demonstrated management/supervisory experience Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving ability Demonstrated skills in program and process analysis Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in professional writing Conditions of Employment: Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license within 30 days of hire per state law) Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check Must successfully secure intermediate fire inspector certification within one year of appointment Must successfully secure other appropriate certifications within a defined period as directed by the Fire Chief Must be able to respond after normal working hours as necessary in emergency and non-emergency situations Section(s) assigned to the Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief may change at any time at the discretion of the Fire Chief The Fire Marshal/Assistant Fire Chief and the Emergency Services/Assistant Fire Chief and any future appointed Assistant Fire Chief may be rotated at any time at the discretion of the Fire Chief Preferences: Bilingual in Spanish and English Master’s Degree National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer certification Fire Prevention certifications Fire Operations certifications Paramedic certification FEMA Emergency Management certification Models Department commitment to health and fitness 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: M Kneeling: M Crouching: M Crawling: M Bending: M Twisting: I Climbing: M Balancing: M 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 a computer. Environmental Factors: The essential functions of this position are performed in extreme weather, at construction sites, at fire or explosion scenes. 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.