FIRE MARSHAL
Department: Ogden Fire Department
Division: Multiple Locations Fire
PAY: FIRE MARSHAL STEP PROGRESSION $99286.20-$135880.04. Typically hire at the minimum.
FLSA Status: Exempt Sworn Fire Full-Time Eligible for Benefits.
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position supervises the activities and operations of a Fire Prevention Division assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive fire prevention and inspection program and coordinates and participates in fire operations prevention emergency medical and investigative activities. Receives general direction from the Fire Chief. Exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Schedule and coordinate the organization staffing and operational activities of the prevention division.
- Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive fire operations prevention and emergency medical service programs.
- Seek out and attend continuing education.
- Participate in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Identify resource needs.
- Recommend and implement policies and procedures.
- Select train motivate and evaluate assigned personnel.
- Provide or coordinate staff training.
- Work with employees to correct deficiencies.
- Implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Direct coordinate and review the work plan for assigned programs.
- Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Assign work activities and projects.
- Monitor workflow; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
- Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures.
- Implement improvements.
- Participate in the development and administration of the assigned program budget.
- Forecast additional funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies.
- Direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures.
- Recommend adjustments to the budget and expenditure as necessary.
- Coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions outside agencies and organizations.
- Provide staff assistance to the Deputy Fire Chiefs.
- Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings.
- Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire prevention operations investigation and emergency medical services.
- Respond to major incident alarms.
- Participate in conducting fire drills in various schools and industrial plants.
- Inspect various facilities including schools hospitals factories and buildings for purposes of pre-incident planning.
- Evaluate existing fire safety conditions applicable to fire safety.
- Recommend policies procedures and ordinance revisions as necessary.
- Develop and implement procedural methods and practices for conducting pre-fire inspections by fire companies.
- Schedule and coordinate pre-incident inspection activities for various new and renovation construction projects.
- Prepare and present public information and education presentations on fire safety to various organizations schools and the public.
- Issue notices of violation and citations.
- Assist in the prosecution of violators.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Schedule and coordinate activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
- Participate in fire investigations.
- Determine the need for arson investigators.
- Develop and maintain a variety of records and reports.
- Facilitate specialized educational programs that discourage arson eliminate fire hazards and prevent injury.
- Review and assess available education programs for fire and life safety.
- Assumes primary responsibility for bureau training.
- Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
- Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employees are required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employees are required to communicate in person with the public during office hours; and employees are required to use on-site equipment.
- Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Eight years of full-time firefighter experience with the current rank of Battalion Chief Captain and/or Deputy Fire Marshal.
- Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid Utah drivers license.
- ICC Inspector I Certified ICC Inspector II within one year of appointment. Investigator I from UFRA. Obtain a Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator from NAFI within one year of appointment.
- License or certificates: Utah State Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic Utah HazMat First Responder Awareness and Operations Utah/National Fire Protection (N.F.P.A.) Firefighter I and Firefighter II. Must have a valid Drivers License and a valid CPR certificate.
- Employees will be required to complete NIMS IS100 IS200ICS300 ICS400 IS700 and IS800 within one year of hire.
OGDEN CITY BENEFITS
- Language Pay
- Longevity Pay
- Holidays
- Sick Vacation and Comp Time Leave
- Medical and Dental
- EAP- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Loan Program- Computer Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement