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Job Description
Summary
The purpose of this position is to assist the Fire Marshal in his or her efforts to prevent fires and hazardous conditions in the City of Lancaster through education, inspection, code compliance, investigation and enforcement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Maintains a working knowledge of the applicable code or standards related to fire inspections.
- Maintains all required certifications.
- Conducts fire prevention inspections of buildings/structures in the City.
- Maintains reviews and updates reports on fires and hazardous material spills.
- Inspects apartment complexes, City facilities, convalescent homes, nursing homes, group homes, assisted living centers, daycares and foster care facilities. Inspects fireworks presentations, tents, and issues permits as needed.
- Supervises fire prevention activities throughout the year including Fire Prevention Week.
- Conducts and oversees public fire safety education with the community to include but not limited to businesses, schools and churches.
- Responsible for certain portions of the City of Lancaster’s Emergency Management Plan.
- Tests fire protection-related systems.
- Prepares inspections, fire and arson reports and field observation reports.
- Works closely with the Lancaster Police Department in the investigation of potential or
- Works closely with the Fire Department when requested to assist with tactical inspections.
- Verifies that businesses have emergency planning and preparedness measures in place.
- Conducts fire exit drills for commercial occupancies when required by code and residential (upon request).
- Attends training to maintain all State and Local Certification and qualifications.
- Covers office as necessary when other personnel are not available.
- Conducts research in response to inquiries from architects, construction planers, engineers, builders, developers, and property owners.
- Assists with special events, programs, major incidents and Emergency Operations Center activations.
- Conducts fire safety training classes to City employees
- Works with State and Federal agencies when required.
- Researches, coordinates and prepares grant proposals for available funding.
- Other related duties as required by the Fire Marshal.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Required- Texas Certified Fire Inspector
- Ability to Review Fire Plans
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Peace Officer Certification (Will be required to obtain within two years)
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Fire Investigator Certifications (Will be required to obtain within two years)
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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