Assistant Fire Marshal

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING #58: ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Fire Department/Admin

WORK LOCATION: Varied

HOURS WORKED: Varies

PAY GRADE: P

DAYS WORKED: Varies

HIRING RANGE: $73357.1921 to $114054.9981/Salary

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular FullTime

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Until Filled First Review in Two Weeks

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees other agencies officials and all members of the general public.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Works under the general supervision of the Fire Marshal.

Reviews and approves commercial construction plans for fire code compliance. Resolves compliance problems with building officials contractors and architects within the scope of authority.

Provides public education in fire prevention including talks demonstrations and presentations before community groups schools and other organizations or institutions.

Inspects existing commercial structures construction and remodel sites for compliance with fire codes. Resolves compliance problems with owners within scope of authority.

Will witness acceptance testing on special systems such as automatic fire sprinkler systems fire pumps fire alarms and fixed fire extinguishing systems.

Conducts annual inspections located within the City of Farmington.

Responds to complaints regarding fire code violations and fire hazards.

Maintains a variety of data and records regarding fire inspection plan review or prevention activities; prepares reports regarding fire inspection or prevention as required.

Conducts fireworks patrol fireworks retail location inspections and public fireworks display licensing inspections.

Conducts or assists in the investigation of fire incidents.

Will conduct detailed investigations of fire scenes to determine origin and cause of fires and prepare detailed fire investigation reports.

May be required to prepare and present documentation in a court of law to support fire origin and cause determination.

Will be required to be available to serve as oncall fire investigator a minimum of 12 shifts per month.

May be assigned to or assist with special projects as directed.

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assists in other department administrative activities as assigned.

In the absence of the Fire Marshal would assume duties including attending meetings and reviewing planning and zoning petitions.

Instructs classes in assigned subject areas.

Issues burn permits.

Conducts voluntary home inspections.

Responds when assigned to major fires and functions as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmingtons Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes preemployment testing postaccident testing random testing reasonable suspicion testing return to duty testing and followup testing.

All candidates must:

• Successfully pass an assessment center to include but not limited to interview panel(s) and a written examination.
• Pass an extensive background check.
• Pass a preemployment physical examination and psychological examination.
• Pass a preemployment drug screen.
• Have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Be 18 years or older at the time of employment.

Possess a valid drivers license with acceptable driving record for the past three years. Must be able to obtain a drivers license applicable to Fire Department apparatus.

Be able to read and write the English language.

Must reside within 15 miles of Farmington City Limits and be able to respond after hours (oncall).

Must obtain and maintain New Mexico Emergency Medical Technician certification within one year of hire.

IFSAC Fire Fighter I IFSAC Fire Fighter II or equivalent.

ICSand 800 preferred.

Extensive knowledge of modern fire prevention principles procedures techniques and equipment.

Working knowledge of building electrical and mechanical systems.

Working knowledge of inspection techniques and fire codes.

Working knowledge of building construction and fire suppression techniques.

Knowledge of the city including streets hydrants target hazards and addressing system.

Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment listed below.

Ability to effectively apply standard fire prevention techniques.

Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to manage time and work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to obtain International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I and II certification within one year and Fire Plans Examiner within 18 months of date of hire.

Shall complete the Fire Investigator taskbook and obtain National Certifications as Fire Investigator within 18 months of hire date.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Vehicle radio pager personal computer calculator phone first aid equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PREFERENCE POINTS

Preference points will be awarded to candidates based on the highest level of formal education completed 0.5 point for an Associates Degree 1 point for a Bachelors Degree and 1.5 points for a Masters Degree or higher; based on a 100 point grading scale).

0.5 points New Mexico licensed EMT 0.5 point IFSAC Fire Inspector 1 point ICC Fire Inspector I 1.5 points ICC Fire Inspector II 2 pointsICC Fire Plans Examiner .5 point IAAIECT or NAFICVFI 1 point IAAIFIT or NAFICFEI 2 points IAAICFI.

A copy of your formal education certificates and licenses must be attached to your application prior to the application deadline.

A Military preference point will be awarded to candidates based on submission of a qualifying DD214 1 point based on a 100 point grading scale).

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V.