Deputy Fire Marshal - Fire Code Enforcement
Deputy Fire Marshal - Fire Code Enforcement
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$ 74568 - 86499
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Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Deputy Fire Marshal performs advance technical investigative work conducting and coordinating investigations into fires/explosives weapons of mass destruction hazardous materials incidents environmental crimes public nuisance and other criminal violations of laws and regulations in unincorporated areas of Denton County and within municipalities when requested. Responds to and assumes command of major emergency response operations in unincorporated areas of the County and municipalities through Interlocal Emergency Management Agreements. Also work involves functioning in an investigative capacity for the Denton County Arson Task Force. Employee is on call 24 hours of the day.Examples of Duties
Prepares criminal cases for prosecution and reviews peers casefiles. May need to testify in court as to results of investigations.
Searches crime scene to collect and preserve physical evidence and processes the physical evidence to examine such elements as latent fingerprints tool marks etc.
Reconstructs crime scenes to determine probable sequence of action.
Photographs crime scenes accidents hazmat and industrial accidents and accidental fires.
Conducts plan review of proposed construction to determine Fire Code compliance fire code inspections seeking abatement of fire hazards and meets with Owners Investors Engineers Architects Construction Manager etc. to coordinate alternate means to comply with Fire Code requirements. Issues certificate of compliance if plan is approved.
Accepts or denies permit applications and processes payments.
Inspects existing structures construction and remodel sites for compliance with fire codes.
Enforces laws and regulations pertinent to fire health environmental explosives safety nuisance violations and other state statutes and locates and arrests persons wanted for criminal activity as a commissioned county peace officer.
Responds to and assumes command of major emergency response operations including but not limited to multiplealarm fires hazardous materials incidents explosives weapons of mass destruction and severe weather events.
Functions as Command Staff during EOC operations and responsible for operations of disaster response equipment/mobile operations platform and disseminating Public Information (PIO) as directed by the Chief of the Department or his designee.
Works cooperatively with local Amateur Radio Emergency Services (A.R.E.S. and Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Prepares reports regarding fire inspection fire investigations or prevention as required.
Responds to environmental violations fires explosives weapons of mass destruction county governmental operations county facilities emergency operations and natural /manmade disasters timely.
Functions as a field training officer for personnel; coordinates and performs inservice training.
Meets with Jurisdiction counterparts and coordinates extraterritorial jurisdiction inspections that involve both entities.
Facilitates boat patrol programs for the Fire Marshals Office.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required for this position and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Texas required.
Must obtain the following certification TCFP Basic Fire Inspector TCFP Basic Fire/Arson Investigator Plans Examiner One and Marine Safety Enforcement Officer within the first year of employment.
TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter certification Hazmat Technician and/or Environmental Investigation experience preferred.
Possession of a valid drivers license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas Class B drivers license within 90 days.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
