JOB
Under the direction of the Chief Building Official, or designee, the Fire Marshal is responsible for performing the activities of fire prevention and inspection; plans examination; field inspections related to construction, maintenance, and complaints; and is responsible for administering fire prevention programs.
This is a fully qualified single class.
The Fire Marshal is responsible for performing the full range of plan review, inspection, and enforcement duties.
Positions at this level perform a full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Depending upon assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following: Perform administrative duties such as establishing, organizing, and maintaining records related to fire inspection code enforcement, writing reports and issuing performance evaluations to probationary personnel.
Evaluate program needs and provide recommendations on appropriate courses of action that meet program goals and objectives, and/or methods to improve programs.
Write procedures and guidelines consistent with program goals and objectives.
Coordinate with other local and state agencies, as needed, regarding inspection, plan, review, investigation, compliance, and regulatory consistency.
Develop and conduct training sessions regarding fire safety inspections and plan reviews that conform to established codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Review plans and specifications on proposed buildings and subdivision development for adherence to fire and safety laws and codes; confer with architects, engineers, and contractors, offering recommendations on laws and regulations covering fire and panic safety in the design and construction of buildings.
Provide guidance and technical expertise to Department personnel in the interpretation and enforcement of state and local laws and regulations relating to fire prevention.
Conduct specialized and complex inspections of buildings and other structures for compliance with fire laws, ordinances, and regulations concerning design, construction, and the installation of fire protection equipment.
Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations in the construction, operation, and maintenance of commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential facilities, and in the storage and handling of hazardous materials such as compressed gases, flammable liquids, oxidizers, toxics, and corrosives.
Inspect and make fire safety recommendations for schools, hospitals, residential care facilities and other institutions; conduct fire and safety inspections and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations in the operation of places of public assembly.
Conduct fire safety inspections of weekend fairs or festivals, public fireworks display, and/or special effects.
Participates in public education and outreach projects and activities with the community; assists and participates in educating the public regarding a variety of fire safety, fire prevention, and other related programs and services; makes presentations and leads participatory discussions as a representative of the County.
Attend, as directed, training sessions and conferences concerning, but not limited to, fire prevention and personnel management.
Investigate complaints of fire hazards; prepare reports and notices of liability to owners.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
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