Deputy Fire Marshal

City Of Statesville • Full-time • Statesville, NC, US • 2w ago

Job Overview

Deputy Fire Marshal

Statesville Fire Department

Salary Range: $33.81 - $55.78 Hourly / $70,324.80 - $116,022.40 Annually

FLSA Position Class: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 – 5 and on call

Posting Closing Date: August 24, 2026

Resume, OSFM transcripts, and EMT certifications are required attachments with your completed application. **

Summary

This position is responsible for the management and supervision of the Fire and Life Safety Division of the Fire Department; in absence of Fire Marshal, may be responsible for functioning on incident management teams in the role of safety officer during emergency operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Assists in managing and supervising work schedules and plans for Fire and Life Safety Division employees.
Conducts informal and formal performance appraisals and evaluations.
Works with assistant chief to develop divisional operating and capital budgets.
Manages the operations and activities of the construction plan review and fire investigations.
Ensures the fire and life safety efforts reach targeted citizen areas to meet preventative educational needs.
Consistently enforces discipline to maintain a high standard of efficiency.
Assists in monitoring all reports developed by employees and ensures all related documents are forwarded to the appropriate individual.
Supports the Fire Marshal in managing the investigation of all fires of serious nature or with injuries or fatalities, and in cases where arson is suspected.
Assists in the coordination of all major fire investigations to ensure that reports are accurate for court testimony; employees may be required to testify in court regarding fire investigations.
Recommends appropriate training to carry out the daily functions of each assignment.
Reviews literature for current trends and developments in the fields of code enforcement principles, technology, and standards for each divisional section.
Aides Fire Marshal in managing fire and life safety activities that deal with other city departments, in addition to local, state, and federal agencies.
Maintains physical fitness by actively participating in PT training.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED.
Five (5) years of experience with the Statesville Fire Department.
Required after January 1, 2027: associate or bachelor’s degree from a college or university, or completion of a Fire Service Management Certificate from an accredited institution

Other Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license, or any valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
NC Firefighter II Certification.
NC Emergency Medical Technician – Basic or NREMT-Basic Certification.
NC Emergency Vehicle Driver.
NCHazardousMaterialsResponderLevel I Certification.
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
NC FIT Class.
NC Inspector Level II Certification.
NC Fire Officer I & II Certification.
NC Instructor Level I and/or Fire Life Safety Educator I.
Must meet and maintain minimum training and experience qualifications for the position as established by the department.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the fire department and city operations, budgeting, policies, and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of fire prevention codes, practices, and policies.
Thorough knowledge of modern principles and techniques for fire prevention, including inspection methods, fire hazards, and methods of eliminating hazardous conditions.
Thorough knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
Knowledge of current computer technology applications relating to the position.
Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and guide divisional sections with reporting needs.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and accurately check building plans and specifications for compliance with fire codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Ability to react quickly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations and major disasters.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the general public.

Job Related Physical Requirements

This position involves medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation, gases, oils, and hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, work in narrow passageways, and uneven surfaces. An employee may be exposed to blood, blood-borne pathogens, and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits At A Glance

Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees’ benefits differ from full-time employees’ benefits and are listed below.

Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here: City of Statesville Benefits

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits