Summary

Under the direction of the Fire Marshal, the inspector/investigator will assist the Fire Marshal in the daily operations of the Community Risk Reduction Division. This position will assist in enforcing the City of Red Oak ordinances and the adopted fire code. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, fire prevention, inspections, plans review, complaint resolution, public fire safety education, fire investigations, code/ordinance enforcement, and community relations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assumes the duties of the Fire Marshal in his/her absence.
Coordinate fire prevention programs to educate faculty, schools, and local businesses.
Conducts permit inspections and issues permit in compliance with adopted codes.
Prepares and maintains records and reports as required.
Drive assigned apparatus to and from location of emergency calls for service.
Participate in and/or direct fire drills; attend training sessions that include firefighting techniques, emergency medical care, and the proper use of all equipment and related tools.
Clean apparatus and equipment and perform general custodial duties as required.
Represents the City of Red Oak in a professional, appropriate manner always, cultivating good community relations by appearing before civic and community groups.
Protects classified, confidential, and sensitive information in compliance with HIPPA Privacy Rules.
Supports the relationship between the city and the public through courteous and cooperative interactions.
Performs all job duties, tasks, and activities according to work instructions, defined procedures and policies.
Identifies, records, and reports problems that interfere with completion of job duties, and initiates, recommends, or provides solutions as appropriate.
Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
Exemplifies a cooperative attitude and works effectively with others.
Performs all work activities in a safe manner and follows all safety rules.
Performs related duties as assigned or required by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma
A minimum of 45 college hours from an accredited college.
5 years of paid full-time TCFP experience
3 years of fire prevention experience

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

NIMS Training 100, 200, 700, 800
Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Intermediate Structure Fire Suppression
Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Traffic Safety Course
Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Courage to be Safe
Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Cancer Awareness Training
Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Intermediate Fire Inspector
Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Intermediate Fire Investigator
Texas Commission on Fire Protection – Plan Examiner I
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement – Basic Peace Officer (Preferred)
Texas Department of State Health Services - Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
Texas Department of Public Safety - Valid Class B or Higher Driver License with an insurable driving record.

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