The Orange County Emergency Services Department has an opening for an Assistant Fire Marshal. An employee of this class is responsible for enforcing the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and assisting with planning and implementing fire prevention, fire response, fire suppression, and investigation activities.
 
Work is performed under the direction of the Fire Marshal with leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures in the performance of duties. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class; however, the employee may serve as a team leader. Does related work as required.
 
This position is on-call 24/7, and may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employees of this classification will be required to report to a worksite or incident within 60 minutes upon any activation of a fire event under exigent circumstances or required by the County Manager, Director of Emergency Services, or management in charge. This may also include reporting for activation of the EOC, hazardous weather events, events that takes down power and internet services, disasters, building emergencies and at the directive of the County Manager, Director of Emergency Services, or management in charge.
* This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Background Check is required.Click the link below for full job specifications including essential functions, knowledge, skill, abilities, and physical requirements.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1372502MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Technology, Fire Investigation, Safety, Emergency Management, or related field AND two (2) years’ fire service experience; OR
 
Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency AND four (4) years’ of fire service experience; OR
 An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
 
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
 
Possession of North Carolina certification as a NC Probationary Fire Inspector II or NC Certified Fire Inspector II.
Possession of NC Certified Fire and Life Safety Educator I.
 
Possession of NC Fire and Emergency Services Instructor certification.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 
Possession of Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or NC Certified Fire Investigator Technician (FIT) certification or in the process of obtaining FIT certification within 2 years of hire.
 
Possession of or ability to obtain NC Fire Inspector Level III certification within five (5) years of hire.
 
Possession of or ability to obtain NC Fire Officer Level II within 12 months of hire.
 
All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of pre-employment drug testing and background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
 
Participation in the County Drug and Alcohol Screening program is required.
 
May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the Fire Marshal.
 
Possession of NC Certified Fire Fighter II preferred.
 
Applicants should:

• Possess strong communication skills for workplace success.
• Possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Have demonstrated experience with solving issues in a team environment.