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Form of workGENERAL PURPOSE: Performs responsible management, technical and administrative work in developing and implementing a comprehensive fire prevention program. Under limited supervision, directs and manages the Fire Prevention Division's activities and employees; and assures Department's compliance with state and Federal laws and the public safety goals of the City.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
- Oversees and conducts fire/life safety inspections
- Oversees investigations of fire loss incidents
- Coordinates the activities of fire prevention with other programs of the Fire Department
- Represents the Fire Department before the City Council and Committees concerning fire prevention matters
- Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence
- Directs, supervises, trains, and motivates fire prevention team members; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures as necessary
- Meet with architects, engineers, contractors and others involved in development and construction activities affecting fire prevention
- Perform plan review and new construction inspections
- Provide technical expertise concerning fire protection infrastructure planning
- Conduct field inspections of construction projects
- Develop and maintain a variety of records and reports
- Assist in budget preparation
- Supervise and implement a comprehensive fire prevention program
- Evaluate existing fire safety conditions considering federal, state, county and local codes applicable to fire safety
- Research, present and recommend revisions to policies, procedures and ordinances
- Assist with special projects, reports and studies
- Respond to citizen inquiries and resolve difficult and sensitive complaints
- Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Fire Chief
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Fire Prevention Educator and Fire Inspectors.
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Business or Public Administration, and five (5) year's professional fire prevention experience, including two (2) year's management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
- Fire Inspector I & II
- Fire/Arson Investigations I, II, III & IV
- Haz-Mat 1st Responders
- Leadership I, II & III or equivalent
- ICC Plans Review certification
- Fire Officer I or equivalent
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
Knowledge of:
- City organization, operations, policies and procedures
- Techniques and practices for effective, efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources
- The duties, powers, authorities and limitations of a Fire Marshal
- City, county, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances
- Fire, building and NFPA/LS codes
- Research and analyze information for reports required by the Department
- Assist with special projects, reports and studies
- Assume command level responsibilities and make appropriate decisions, while assuring compliance with Department goals and objectives
- Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands
- Effectively supervise, lead and delegate tasks and authority
Skill in:
- Excellent organization skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Interpreting laws and regulations, making independent decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other emergency services agencies and the general public
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:
- Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations
- Lift and carry upwards of 50 pounds
- Able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned work area
- Manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment, personal computers, fax machines, and photocopiers
- Respond to visual and aural cues
- Read, write, speak and understand English
- Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations
- Ability to remain calm and cooperative in difficult or emergency situations
