What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Marshal position at Scotland, County of (NC)?
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We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. An employee in this class performs technical and public safety work in providing fire prevention, investigations of suspicious fires, training, and serving as a liaison with volunteer and paid fire departments, Federal, State, and County agencies in promoting overall fire prevention efforts within Scotland County.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responsible for the fire prevention programs to ensure compliance with State and local fire laws, codes, rules, and regulations. Provides liaison, coordination and technical guidance for volunteer fire departments, and with the NC Insurance Department; manages County fire districts; establishes contracts between fire departments and the County. Coordinates fire district boundaries and maintains fire contracts with county fire departments; works with volunteer departments to identify and encourage actions that will improve ISO fire ratings.Investigates fires of suspicious origins or fire deaths; coordinates investigations with local fire departments, NC Department of Insurance, local law enforcement, ATF and SBI; conducts interviews, gathers evidence, prepares reports and testifies in court.Prepares and maintains records and reports of departmental activities; assists volunteer departments with training and regulatory compliance and record-keeping.Reviews contractor's plans to ensure compliance to fire code including fire alarm and fire sprinkler permits. Performs plan review; works with businesses and places of public assembly to insure fire safety and prevention.Instructs various segments of the community on fire safety through education of the existing codes, laws, and regulations.Conducts fire code inspections and enforcement; Responds to hazardous material spills and structure fires and may participate in incident command, safety, and/or fire suppression; recommends private contractors for hazardous materials mitigation.Participates with other Emergency Services Department staff in responding to various emergency conditions and disasters. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Subject to after hours calls and hazards associated with fire investigation in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as high heat, chemicals, and in the proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working in high places. May be exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens. May be required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must possess the visual acuity to perform administrative and computer related tasks and to inspect buildings.Criminal Records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.High school diploma or college degree must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County ! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. An employee in this class performs technical and public safety work in providing fire prevention, investigations of suspicious fires, training, and serving as a liaison with volunteer and paid fire departments, Federal, State, and County agencies in promoting overall fire prevention efforts within Scotland County.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responsible for the fire prevention programs to ensure compliance with State and local fire laws, codes, rules, and regulations. Provides liaison, coordination and technical guidance for volunteer fire departments, and with the NC Insurance Department; manages County fire districts; establishes contracts between fire departments and the County. Coordinates fire district boundaries and maintains fire contracts with county fire departments; works with volunteer departments to identify and encourage actions that will improve ISO fire ratings.Investigates fires of suspicious origins or fire deaths; coordinates investigations with local fire departments, NC Department of Insurance, local law enforcement, ATF and SBI; conducts interviews, gathers evidence, prepares reports and testifies in court.Prepares and maintains records and reports of departmental activities; assists volunteer departments with training and regulatory compliance and record-keeping.Reviews contractor's plans to ensure compliance to fire code including fire alarm and fire sprinkler permits. Performs plan review; works with businesses and places of public assembly to insure fire safety and prevention.Instructs various segments of the community on fire safety through education of the existing codes, laws, and regulations.Conducts fire code inspections and enforcement; Responds to hazardous material spills and structure fires and may participate in incident command, safety, and/or fire suppression; recommends private contractors for hazardous materials mitigation.Participates with other Emergency Services Department staff in responding to various emergency conditions and disasters. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Subject to after hours calls and hazards associated with fire investigation in extreme cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as high heat, chemicals, and in the proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and working in high places. May be exposed to atmospheric conditions and blood borne pathogens. May be required to wear a respirator, and may be required to work in close quarters. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Must possess the visual acuity to perform administrative and computer related tasks and to inspect buildings.Criminal Records check, drug screen, and references will be required for the successful candidate.All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.High school diploma or college degree must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.
