Deputy Fire Marshal II - IG0026 - FIRE PREVENTION
City of Denton
Job Job Description
Effective Date:
07/06/2013
Revision Date:
09/21/2015
Position ID:
IG0026
Career Ladder:
Fire
FLSA Designation:
Non-Exempt
Title:
Fire Inspector Specialist II
Department/Division:
Fire/Prevention
Reports to:
Fire Protection Specialist
Definition: The Fire Inspector Specialist II position will be filled by the Fire Marshal with the approval of the Fire Chief. Responsible for inspecting properties for conformance
with federal, state, county, and locally recognized laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards. Fire Inspector Specialist II is responsible for performing advanced technical
fire prevention, complex plan review, and inspection work that is of a diversified and complex nature. Employees in this classification work independently in the field and are responsible
for decision-making requiring discretion, judgment, and familiarity with laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards. The Fire Inspector Specialist II provides analysis and
approval of plans, specifications, and construction documents for buildings, processes, operations, and fire protection systems and equipment to ensure compliance with applicable codes
and standards. Compliance is ordered when violations are discovered. Incumbents provide technical advice of moderate complexity to City staff, private developers, and the general public.
The Fire Inspector Specialist II may perform general inspections, new construction inspection, plan review, fire investigations, or other duties related to fire prevention codes, ordinances,
regulations, or standards. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Fire Protection Specialist.
Key Responsibilities:
Inspects public, commercial, and residential properties to ensure compliance with fire laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards
Identifies corrective actions which must be made in order to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, and ordinances. Conducts fire code compliance follow-ups
to ensure corrective action has been taken
Conducts inspections of fire hazard complaints. Identifies conditions or situations that may hinder firefighting operations and the safety of emergency response personnel and recommends
remedies to correct the conditions
Inspects and tests fire protection and/or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate fire laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and
standards.
Issues permits in accordance with the policies of the jurisdiction
Assists citizens and other agency personnel with code interpretations and information when requested, prepares written documents, and maintains files
Provides court testimony regarding fire code violations
Conducts plan reviews for construction, systems, and permit plans
Assists in the investigation of major fires. Conducts fire investigations for origin and cause
Conducts public education activities
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Additional Duties:
May supervise Fire Inspector Specialist I position
Performs other related duties as assigned
Subject to on-call status
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary
Light
Medium
Heavy
Very Heavy
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
Task
Code
Task
Code
Task
Code
Standing
M
Pushing/Pulling
M
Crawling
I
Vision
Y
Sitting
M
Overhead Work
M
Bending
M
Hearing
Y
Walking
M
Fine Dexterity
M
Twisting
I
Talking
Y
Lifting
M
Kneeling
M
Climbing
I
Video Display
Y
Carrying
M
Crouching
M
Balancing
I
20. Other
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a personal computer including Microsoft applications; and hand tools such as shovels, chainsaws, and lighting equipment
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in extreme weather, construction sites and Fire/explosion scenes
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Current City of Denton Fire Department Civil Service Driver or Fire Inspector Specialist I
Education and Experience necessary to accomplish Key Responsibilities and Core Competencies of Fire Inspector Specialist II
Core Competencies:
Knowledge of:
City of Denton Fire Code and Building Code
Fire Codes, ordinances, laws, regulations and standards
Mathematical principles required to perform necessary technical calculations
The street system and physical layout of the City of Denton
Fire prevention practices
Ability to:
Make field determinations of compliance with fire codes, laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards
Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar
Climb ladders or steps while performing inspections
Understand and interpret instructions, such as complex blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids
Communicate orally in English language with customers, clients, or the public in face-to-face one-on-one settings, in group settings, or using a telephone or other means of communication
Work cooperatively with other City employees and the public
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
Supervise Fire Inspector Specialists I
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid driver’s license prior to employment
Must pass drug test
Must obtain Basic Fire Inspector certification within 180 days of assignment if not already certified
Must obtain Basic Fire Investigator certification within one year of employment if not already certified
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Preferences:
Bilingual (Spanish)
Haz Mat Technician
Certified Fire Inspector
Certified Fire Intermediate Instructor
Fire Prevention Training from National Fire Academy
Bachelor degree with a concentration in fire science, fire protection engineering, or related field
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.