Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, provides leadership, supervises, and coordinates all programs and activities of the Fire Marshal officer, community relations initiatives, internal affairs investigations, and community risk reduction. Provides highly responsible and complex support to the Fire Chief in the position's areas of responsibility.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assumes management responsibility for all activities associated with the Fire Marshal’s office, community relations, and internal affairs.
Collect, maintain, and manage reports and records, and ensure compliance with agencies that regulate departmental policy, procedures, practices, and programs.
Assists in planning departmental operations concerning personnel, training, policies, and procedures within the compliance standards of state and federal agencies and/or laws.
Oversees and supervises the department training regarding fire marshal and inspection, ensuring compliance with continuing education requirements set forth by state regulatory agencies, Insurance Standards Office, and other applicable accreditation agencies, through developing and implementing related programs.
Manages and coordinates the annual inspection program for existing buildings.
Manages the permitting of existing and new buildings regarding fire code permits, inspections of buildings and property for fire hazard, efficiency of fire protective equipment, adequacy of fire exits, and general compliance with fire prevention best practices and standards.
Investigate fires to determine causes and damages; maintain records of fire losses, investigations, and fire deaths and injuries.
Oversee and manage all personnel assigned to investigation and/or inspection duties.
Complete new developmental plans review and new construction field acceptance inspections.
Direct and manage the department's TCOLE certification and requirements.
Coordinate all members' TCOLE training and ensure compliance.
Participate in coordinating the operation division's public education programs for local schools, community groups, and members of the general public.
Respond to requests and inquiries from suppression personnel, the general public, contractors, architects, and the media regarding fire and life safety codes and standards.
Maintain various records, files, and maps related to prevention, public safety activity programs, fire loss, and trends.
Coordinate and manage the department’s pre-incident survey program.
Surveys, develops, and coordinates community risk reduction initiatives.
Conduct various organizational investigations and operational studies; recommend appropriate modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures.
Assist in the promotional and hiring processes, including scheduling preemployment screenings and conducting background investigations.
Review, create, and submit injury incidents and reports as department and regulatory agency requirements require.
Provide responsible staff assistance to the Fire Chief and prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence to the Fire Chief, City management staff, and City Council as required.
Respond to emergency incidents that require the activation of the Fire Marshal's office for fire code compliance concerns and/or investigation.
Respond to and resolve complex and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Assist in the implementation of the department's goals and objectives.
Abide by and enforce all policies and procedures of the City and Department.
Assign, supervise, and review the work of staff conducting the Fire Marshal's office operations.
Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications.
Participate in budget preparation and administration; submit justifications for needed equipment; assist in monitoring and controlling expenditures.
Initiate necessary discipline per policy.
Drive assigned apparatus to and from the location of emergency calls for service.
Respond to fire alarms, lay and disconnect hoses, maintain pumping apparatus, hold nozzles and direct water streams, raise and climb ladders, and assist with all aspects of firefighting activities as necessary.
Operate numerous types of fire suppression, rescue, salvage, and emergency medical equipment.
Provide medical care for medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergencies involving a threat to human life.
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 HIPAA 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.
Safely performs all work activities and follows all safety rules.
Performs related duties as assigned or required by the supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED
Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Fire Protection Technology or a related field.
A minimum of 10 years of paid full-time Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) experience and 3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience are required.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

NIMS Training: 100, 200, 700, 800
NIMS Training: 300, 400 (preferred)
Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Advanced Structure Fire Protection
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: Instructor I
Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Fire Officer I (preferred)
Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Incident Safety Officer (preferred)
Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Intermediate Fire Inspector
Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Intermediate Fire/Arson Investigator
Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Plan Examiner I
Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Fire & Life Safety Educator (preferred)
Texas Commission on Fire Protection: Basic Fire Marshal (preferred)
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement: Basic Peace Officer
Texas Department of State Health Services: Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
Texas Department of Public Safety: Valid Texas driver's license with an insurable driving record
Texas Department of Public Safety: Class B or higher Texas driver's license (within 6 months)

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