Deputy Fire Marshall

Salary : $57,724.00 Annually

Location : Nashville, NC

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00006

Department : Emergency Services

Division : Emergency Services

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Duties

The starting salary range for this position is $57,723.00 - $63,495.00 / year depending on qualifications.

Performs specialized technical and inspections work in coordinating and participating in the County's fire service programs.

An employee in this class performs advisory, training, inspections / code enforcement and administrative work in the Fire Marshal Office and emergency management programs of the county. Fire Marshal related work involves inspecting buildings for fire hazards, plans review of all commercial properties in accordance of NC Fire Prevention Code, promoting fire prevention / education and fire safety awareness, investigating fires involving death, injury or having a questionable nature, advising local fire departments, coordinating special search and rescue functions, public information and fire prevention, and acting as liaison with industries on compliance with regulations on potential environmental and fire hazards. Duties also include participating in emergency planning and response activities in the event of man-made and natural disasters. Work is performed independently within the framework of departmental policy. Considerable tact, courtesy and firmness are required in public contacts in explaining and enforcing pertinent laws and codes. The employee is on call for response to suspicious fires and is subject to hazards associated with fire inspection, administrative, and firefighting work including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as exposure to high heat, exposure to chemicals, and in the proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working in high places. The employee is also exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens, and is sometimes required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters and for long duration. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant Emergency Services Director- Fire Marshal and is evaluated through observation and review of reports in terms of the overall effectiveness of applicable fire service programs.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Enforces Fire Code, including plan review and inspections of assigned commercial properties in the unincorporated areas of the County; prepares reports on inspection activities and maintains inspection records.

Conducts investigations of fires of suspicious nature or involving injury or death to determine cause; collects evidence, prepares documentation of all actions taken; testifies in court proceedings as required.

Collects fire incident reports from volunteer fire departments and submits to NC Department of Insurance to meet NFIRS requirement.

Develops and implements fire safety and emergency management public education programs; implement public training programs to meet OSHA guidelines; maintains the County's mobile Fire Safety House; coordinates injury prevention programs in the schools, trains teachers and maintains supplies needed for each school.

Supervises and provides guidance to various specialized program and prevention activities such as hazmat incidents, missing persons search, project lifesaver program, fire safety house, risk watch injury prevention; coordinates land and water rescue navigational searches for missing persons; coordinates training and manages the County's USAR team.

Advises local communities regarding the organization of a volunteer fire department; assists organized units in purchasing equipment, obtaining and maintaining federal loans and complying with regulations, preparing budgets, using specialized technology and obtaining necessary ratings and certification; assists in the preparation and development of grants.

Inspects volunteer fire departments and advises of requirements of the Insurance Services Office; maintains mobile data terminals for local fire and rescue agencies.

Performs service testing of all fire trucks and fire equipment as required by NFPA 1901.

Responds to working fires and other emergency response incidents to provide command and control or operate in a suppression capacity

Provides an informational service for the public on a wide variety of subjects involving natural and man-made emergencies by answering questions by mail, telephone calls, personal inquires, speaking engagements and news media presentations.

Responds to hazardous materials incidents; investigates and contacts responsible parties for cleanup.

Responds as on-call representative, a week at a time, working variable schedules, nights, weekends and holidays

Maintains EMT and Firefighter certifications and responds to emergencies in these capacities when needed.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of standard practices, procedures and methods involved in fire inspection, prevention and safety.

Considerable knowledge of the geographical layout of the County.

Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes and building construction.

Considerable knowledge of modern firefighting techniques, methods and practices.

General knowledge of resources available for fire assistance.

General knowledge of the operation of different equipment used in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Ability to recognize and define fire hazards and to recommend remedial action.

Ability to interpret and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and tactfully.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.

Ability to meet, and persuasively and effectively deal with property owners, managers, and the general public to eliminate and prevent fire hazards and to stimulate interest and cooperation in fire prevention activities.

Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively on a one?to?one and group basis.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work

Desirable Education and Experience

Associate's degree in Fire Science or related field with additional training in fire inspections and prevention and considerable experience in the fire service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

Group Health Insurance

Nash County provides full time and part-time benefit eligible employees working 30 plus hours per week with Health Insurance coverage with the North Carolina State Health Plan

Included in each selection is :

• Preventative Care Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Chiropractic Coverage

Health Insurance may become effective for employees the first day of the month following employment.

Group Dental Insurance

Nash County provides full-time and part-time regular employees working 30 plus hours per week. Dental Insurance becomes effective for employees the first day of the month following the 30th day of employment.

Group Life Insurance

Nash County provides term Life Insurance for full-time and part-time regular employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Life insurance is paid for you by Nash County and pays your beneficiary one time your annual salary not to exceed $200,000 in the event of your death. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is also provided.

Life Insurance becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Voluntary supplemental term life insurance coverage for you, your spouse or your dependent children is also available - please see the Human Resources Department for more details.

Short Term Disability Insurance

Nash County provides active full-time regular employees working 30 plus hours per week the option to purchase Short Term Disability Insurance.

Short Term Disability Insurance may cover up to 70% of an employee's monthly salary with a maximum of $2,000 per month, in the event of an injury or illness, for up to 13 weeks.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

Retirement

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute 6% of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have 5 years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a 5% contribution based on monthly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 Deferred Compensation

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

Special Separation Allowance

The Separation Allowance is available to law enforcement officers between the ages of 55 and 62 years that are eligible and retire under the provisions of the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System.

125 Flexible Benefit Plan

Flexible Spending Account options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Convenience Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit is a condition of employment for all employees. Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

Credit Union

Local Government Federal Credit Union membership is available to all employees. Once you join, you can remain a member for as long as you choose. Immediate family members such as spouse, children, stepchildren, brothers, sisters, and parents can all become members.

Employees of both the Departments of Social Services and Public Health are eligible to join the State Employees Credit Union.

LEAVE PROGRAMS

Vacation Leave

For regular full-time County employees, vacation leave accrues based on length of service. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit.

Sick Leave

For regular full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at 8.0 hours per month. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time benefit. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

Holidays

The policy of the County is to follow the holiday schedule as published by the State of North Carolina each year.

The following holidays are observed :

Military Leave

Annual Training - Reserves and National Guard -Ten paid workdays per fiscal year.

Active Duty - Reserves and National Guard - Ten paid workdays upon activation.

Civil Leave

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

Family Medical Leave Act

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

OTHER PROGRAMS

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol / drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

Wellness Center and Telemedicine

We believe that staying healthy is inclusive of exercising regularly and taking care of your physical body. Nash County has a Wellness Center, which consists of various exercise equipment and videos, open to all full and part-time employees.

All full-time employees also have access to telemedicine through Teladoc. Teladoc treats conditions like allergies, sore throats, asthma, and more. Doctors are available by phone or video 24 / 7 from wherever you are. They are available to diagnose symptoms and send a prescription if needed.

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

The benefits offered by Nash County are subject to change. In the event there is a conflict between the above contents and Nash County policies and / or a State or Federal statute, the policy / statute shall control. Plan documents will govern benefits plans should there be a conflict with this information. They are not held out to any employee as part of any contractual agreement. Benefits, policies, and procedures are subject to change or termination at any time.

Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Actual provisions of each plan will be provided on the certificate of coverage as part of the Summary Plan description.

Nash County is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Provider

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family / parental status, income derived from public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).

Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http : / / www.ascr.usda.gov / complaint filing cust.html and any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.

To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by :

1. mail : U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

2. fax : (202) 690-7442; or

3. email : program.intake@usda.gov

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Salary : $57,723 - $63,495