Deputy Fire Marshal - Fire Code Enforcement

Description

The Deputy Fire Marshal performs advance technical investigative work conducting and coordinating investigations into fires/explosives, weapons of mass destruction, hazardous materials incidents, environmental crimes, public nuisance, and other criminal violations of laws and regulations in unincorporated areas of Denton County and within municipalities when requested. Responds to and assumes command of major emergency response operations in unincorporated areas of the County and municipalities through Inter-local Emergency Management Agreements. Also, work involves functioning in an investigative capacity for the Denton County Arson Task Force. Employee is on call 24 hours of the day.

Examples of Duties

Prepares criminal cases for prosecution and reviews peers casefiles. May need to testify in court as to results of investigations.

Searches crime scene to collect and preserve physical evidence and processes the physical evidence to examine such elements as latent fingerprints, tool marks, etc.

Reconstructs crime scenes to determine probable sequence of action.

Photographs crime scenes, accidents, hazmat and industrial accidents, and accidental fires.

Conducts plan review of proposed construction to determine Fire Code compliance, fire code inspections seeking abatement of fire hazards and meets with Owners, Investors, Engineers, Architects, Construction Manager, etc. to coordinate alternate means to comply with Fire Code requirements. Issues certificate of compliance if plan is approved.

Accepts or denies permit applications and processes payments.

Inspects existing structures, construction, and remodel sites for compliance with fire codes.

Enforces laws and regulations pertinent to fire, health, environmental, explosives, safety, nuisance violations and other state statutes and locates and arrests persons wanted for criminal activity as a commissioned county peace officer.

Responds to and assumes command of major emergency response operations, including, but not limited to multiple-alarm fires, hazardous materials incidents, explosives, weapons of mass destruction and severe weather events.

Functions as Command Staff during EOC operations, and responsible for operations of disaster response equipment/mobile operations platform and disseminating Public Information (PIO), as directed by the Chief of the Department or his designee.

Works cooperatively with local Amateur Radio Emergency Services (A.R.E.S.) and Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Prepares reports regarding fire inspection, fire investigations, or prevention as required.

Responds to environmental violations, fires, explosives, weapons of mass destruction, county governmental operations, county facilities emergency operations and natural /man-made disasters timely.

Functions as a field training officer for personnel; coordinates and performs in-service training.

Meets with Jurisdiction counterparts and coordinates extra-territorial jurisdiction inspections that involve both entities.

Facilitates boat patrol programs for the Fire Marshal’s Office.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required for this position and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Texas required.

Must obtain the following certification, TCFP Basic Fire Inspector, TCFP Basic Fire/Arson Investigator, Plans Examiner One, and Marine Safety Enforcement Officer within the first year of employment.

TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter certification, Hazmat Technician, and/or Environmental Investigation experience preferred.

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas Class B driver’s license within 90 days.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf

Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

• 940-349-3088

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