Deputy Fire Marshal

City of La Porte • Full-time • La Porte, Texas, United States • $28.84 - $36.05 / hour • 2d ago

DEFINITION

The Deputy Fire Marshal will alternate between Fire Inspections and Fire Investigations. The Deputy Fire Marshal will inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws. The Deputy Fire Marshal may investigate and gather facts to determine cause and origin of fires and explosions and will assist the Fire Marshal in case development.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Fire Marshal.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Will conduct fire and life safety inspections of mercantile and manufacturing businesses, public buildings, and state licensed facilities.
Develops and presents fire education programs to businesses, various groups and public/private schools.
Provides classroom instruction fire/life safety hazards.
Investigates complaints regarding hazardous conditions and fire code violations.
Investigates cause and origin of fires.
Investigates reported burn injuries.
Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects.
Collects evidence.
Prepares documentation for civil and criminal courts.
Arrest arson suspects and testify in court (If TCLEOSE Certified).
Review blueprints for fire code compliance.
Prepare memorandums and technical reports.
Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to toxic waste, chemical, dust/mites, fume, odor, explosive, electrical and mechanical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature swings, and heights; walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; running; pushing, pulling, lifting, dragging, and carrying up to 40 pounds; climbing; crawling; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation; operation of calculator, personal computer and typewriter; operation of flam/comb detector and a variety of hand tools; operation of a motor vehicle through city traffic.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of modern fire inspections and fire investigations.
Applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and codes pertaining to fire inspection and investigation.
Plan, direct and organize public fire education programs.
Have ability to work independently and self initiate activities.
Experience with public speaking and/or presentation of fire prevention programs.
Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE

High school diploma or GED
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license
2 years of experience in conducting fire inspections preferred.
Basic Fire Inspector, required.
Arson Investigator License issued by Texas Commission on Fire Protection, preferred.
Basic Texas Peace Office License issued by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education, preferred.

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