Job title: Deputy Fire Marshal (Non-Safety)

Summary

Under general direction, reviews, inspects and investigates for fire prevention-related activities; inspects fire protection systems, construction sites, occupancies, structures, buildings, and storage and usages to ensure an appropriate level of fire protection and compliance with applicable state and local ordinances, and with nationally recognized fire protection standards; investigates and reviews a variety of fire-related issues; enforces the fire- and building-related codes and other aspects of the municipal code relating to construction, code enforcement, and building inspection; conducts field inspections for compliance with fire and life safety standards; conducts the full range of simple to complex plan reviews; presents education to the public on fire prevention, code enforcement; environmental management; vegetation management and does related work as assigned. Performs other non-fire prevention related duties as directed.

This position receives direct supervision from the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal. This position directly supervises the Fire Inspectors and other defensible space inspection staff as needed.

Distinguishing characteristics

This is the journey-level, mid-management, non-safety class position. Advanced experience in building and fire code applications and specialization in fire prevention and municipal code enforcement is required. It is distinguished from the Fire Prevention Inspector classifications by the greater independence and technical expertise which the incumbent is expected to effectively demonstrate. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the inspector class after demonstrating the higher-level knowledge and skills; or when filled from outside the City. Incumbents must have significant fire prevention training and experience.

Essential duties

• Reviews plans and specifications for fire suppression systems and fire alarm systems.
• Supports fire suppression specifications and Fire and Building Code requirements to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local fire safety regulations, laws, standards, and codes.
• Performs or oversees field inspections of construction sites for compliance with all fire code requirements.
• Reviews site and building development plans for local fire protection and system requirements and Fire Department suppression operational standards.
• Provides technical advice to City staff, contractors, architects, developers and the general public.
• Performs basic and complex calculations necessary to review plans and to calculate fees. Issues permits and processes reports and other data on the computerized permit tracking system.
• Designs and prepares informational handouts for distribution to the public.
• Participates in fire investigation efforts - structural, transportation, and wildland.
• Advises building and fire inspectors on fire and life safety issues arising in the field during construction inspections.
• Provides work review/information and instruction to Fire and Building division personnel as directed.
• Assigns work, including field inspections and reviews performance for the Fire Inspectors, as determined by the Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, and in communication/collaboration with Deputy Chief and/or Battalion Chiefs.