Fire Marshal - 0423 Jobs

Within broad parameters and in accordance with general organizational requirements and accepted practices, manages the Fire Prevention Division, reviews plans and documents for code compliance, and conducts and oversees fire investigations. Supervises and coordinates the fire prevention and inspection activities of the Fire Prevention Division to ensure compliance with codes, standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs fire prevention and fire investigation services and activities, reviews plans and specifications for buildings and fire protection systems, and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and the general public. Resolves customer complaints by meeting with citizen groups and serving on problem-solving committees. Conducts review and permitting of all special events. Participates in prosecution of cases as needed. Assists with the filing of court cases related to unlawful fires and arson in court hearing jurisdiction. Develops and prepares the operating budget for the Fire Prevention Division. Prepares reports and ordinances for the Fire Chief, Mayor, and City Council. As needed, represents the Fire Department before the City Council and committees concerning fire prevention matters. Researches, presents, and recommends revisions to policies, procedures, and ordinances. Attends and participates in professional group meetings. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue operations, and fire investigation.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Work Location: Office environment, vehicle, and outside.

Protective Equipment Required: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), gloves, hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, safety vest, fire investigation coveralls, respirator, and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Weekly exposure to noise and vibration. Monthly exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Occasional exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and fire hazards. Rare exposure to explosives, communicable diseases, and physical danger or abuse.

Physical Demands: Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, vision, foot controls, balancing, talking, hearing, and twisting. Occasionally requires carrying, sitting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, bending, and crouching. Light strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly and/or walking or standing to a significant degree.

Mental Demands: Frequently requires time pressures, emergency situations, frequent change of tasks, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires irregular schedule/overtime and performing multiple tasks simultaneously. Rarely requires tedious or exacting work.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.