Deputy Fire Marshal - Fire Inspector - Tiered Sign-on Bonus Up To $5,000

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

9d • $32 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Fire Marshal works as part of a team in the prevention of fires by enforcing the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and performing plan review and field inspections of new construction projects, periodic compliance inspections of existing buildings and the issuance of mandatory permits. The positions performs fire origin and cause investigations and serves as a subject matter expert and a liaison for county resources that may be needed during fire and emergency management operations.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Fire Protection Technology, Fire Science or related field
• Two years of fire services experience
• Two years of code enforcement experience
• North Carolina Fire Inspector Level III Standard Certificate - Candidates will be considered for employment with a NC Fire Inspector Level I Standard or the ability to pre-qualify for a Level II Certificate (standard or probationary) through the NC Code Qualifications Board, but must obtain a Fire Inspector Level III Standard Certificate on an timeline as defined during the hiring process
• Candidates with these credentials outside of NC, must receive a NC prequalification letter issued by the Code Qualifications Board prior to an interview
• NC or IAAI FIT or must obtain within two years and part of the employment
• Hazardous Operations Certification Operations or equivalent as determined by NC OFSM
• Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Nice To Haves

• Standard Fire Inspector Level III certification issued by the NC Code Officials Qualification Board
• Five years of code enforcement experience
• Two plus years of experience in Fire Investigations
• North Carolina Fire/Arson Investigator Certification
• NIMS 700, 800, 100 & 200
• Bloodborne Pathogens training
• North Carolina Firefighter Certification

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic fire inspections in existing buildings and educate the public on fire prevention tactics
• Perform inspections for new construction, alterations and renovations of commercial occupancies
• Perform fire origin and cause investigations and other emergency response related duties
• Conduct plans review for new construction, alterations and renovations of commercial occupancies
• Issue mandatory permits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree