Lieutenant/Deputy Fire Marshal - Greenville, United States - City of Greenville, NC

Description

Salary : $61,526.40 Annually

Location : Greenville, NC

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: 1776

Department: Fire/Rescue

Opening Date: 05/29/2024

Closing Date: 6/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Summary

The City of Greenville seeks an experienced individual to fulfill the role of Lieutenant/Deputy Fire Marshal. The purpose of this position is to perform protective service work in fire prevention, education, investigation, and fire codes, as well as assist with emergency preparation and inspections. This is accomplished by performing inspections, teaching informative classes, meeting and reviewing building codes and project requirements with contractors, reviewing plans, investigating fires, and enforcing fire codes. Join us and be a key player in keeping our community safe.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Examples of Duties

• Inspects commercial, industrial, business, school, and other buildings;
• Investigates fire-related reports and complaints while keeping thorough records of reports;
• Prepares and delivers lectures and informative classes;
• Provides hands-on training in the area of fire safety;
• Updates civic organizations, homeowners' associations, and construction groups on the current qualifications for fire codes and safety regulations;
• Collects evidence, determines cause and origin of the fire, questions witnesses, and testifies in court;
• Attends training classes on new techniques and procedures;
• Performs all EMT duties;
• Performs all other job-related duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED supplemented with college level coursework in fire safety, fire inspection, or a related field; and
• Three (3) or more years of conducting fire inspections and investigations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:

Knowledge of:

• the types of industrial and commercial operations in the City and the hazards typical of each.
• the methods of readily ascertaining the presence of existing or potential fire hazards.
• the sources and use of information about current fire prevention developments.
• the laws and regulations covering fire prevention.
• building construction, flammable liquids, and electricity.
• the modern principles and techniques of fire prevention, including inspection, hazards, and elimination of dangerous conditions.
• the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skilled in:

• giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Ability to:

• understand the ways fires travel and proper methods to trace the point of origin of a fire.
• recognize hazards and exercise safety precautions to avoid injury to self and others.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departmental officers and employees and the general public.
• speak clearly so others can understand you.
• tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• make detailed drawings and conduct investigations as to the cause(s) of fires.
• prepare and submit clear and concise reports.
• communicate effectively in both written and oral fashion.
• analyze and interpret construction and development plans, drawings, and other documents to assure compliance with codes and ordinances for fire protection.
• deal courteously and authoritatively with the public.
• enforce rules, regulations, and policies firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other City employees, community organizations, other agencies, and the general public.
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Special Requirements

• N.C. Standard Fire Inspector Level II or higher or ability to obtain by reciprocity.
• Certified EMT with ability to function in Pitt County or ability to obtain by reciprocity.
• NC Fire Fighter I & II or ability to obtain by reciprocity.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, current N.C. driver's license or another state that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.
• Must obtain a N.C. Class "B" driver's license within one (1) month from date of hire.
• Must obtain the N.C. Fire Investigator Technician (FIT) or NC Fire and Life Safety Educator II certification within three (3) years from the date of hire.
• Must obtain the N.C. Standard Fire Inspector Level III certification within three (3) years from the date of hire.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02

How many years of experience do you have conducting fire inspections and investigations?

• No experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03

Are you a N.C. certified EMT approved to practice in Pitt County or have the ability to obtain by reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you hold a NC Fire Inspector Level II certification (or higher) or have the ability to obtain by reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you hold both the N.C. Firefighter I and II certification or have ability to obtain by reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid driver's license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

• Yes
• No

07

Are you willing to obtain a N.C. Class "B" driver's license within one month from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you willing to obtain the NC Fire Investigator Technician (FIT) or NC Fire and Life Safety Educator II certification within three (3) years from the date of hire?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you willing to obtain the N.C. Standard Fire Inspector Level III certification within three (3) years from the date of hire?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you uploaded copies of all required certifications?

• Yes
• No

Required Question