Deputy Fire Marshal
Job Description
This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.
Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
Responsibilities
Position Summary
Performs new construction and recurring mandated fire inspections to ensure compliance with the North
Carolina Fire Prevention Code and Mecklenburg County Fire Prevention Ordinance. This position is
responsible for conducting fire and/or explosion origin and cause investigations; and delivering fire
prevention, public education, and other community risk reduction programs.
Essential Functions
Conduct on-site inspections of new construction projects, renovations, and fire protection system
installations to ensure compliance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code.
Conduct recurring mandated fire code compliance inspections to ensure compliance with the
North
Carolina Fire Prevention Code and other adopted industry standards.
Review site plans/building plans for new construction or renovations of structures to determine
compliance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and other adopted industry standards.
Prepare and submit fire inspection reports and thoroughly document all other related activities.
Issue fire code violation notices and/or citations for failure to comply with the North Carolina Fire
Prevention Code and ensure mitigation/compliance.
Educate grade school students and deliver fire prevention and other community risk reduction
programs to the community.
Perform fire and/or explosion origin and cause investigations and prepare investigation reports.
Provide response, resources, and overall support to County Fire Departments.
Perform emergency management liaison and support functions.
Explain and interpret provisions of fire codes to building owners, managers, and employers.
Provide educational training related to fire and life safety procedures and practices.
Gather and document details of plans and submittal review; determine compliance and issue
permits based upon approved plans.
Provide technical expertise, advice and guidance related to code compliance questions and
interpretations.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of three years of fire service experience including but not limited to fire suppression, fire
inspection, fire origin and cause investigation, fire prevention, plan review, fire and life safety education,
or other job-related experience.
Education:
Associate's degree in Fire Prevention, Fire Science or related field
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Must obtain North Carolina Fire Prevention Inspector Level III Certification within one year of hire.
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required.
Preferred Qualifications
North Carolina and/or National Fire Investigator Certification
Professional Fire Engineer
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Applicable State, Federal and County law requirements
Basic fire chemistry and behavior
Fire investigation principles and practices
Emergency management liaison and support functions
Building construction and codes
Fire testing methods, ratings and evaluations
Operating techniques of various equipment
Policies, procedures and practices
Customer service principles
County streets and fire station locations
Skills
Interpreting and applying statutes and ordinances
Operating various equipment and County emergency response vehicle
Reading and interpreting plans and designs
Maintaining and inspecting various equipment
Preparing reports
Public Education in fire prevention
Abilities
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining
good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
information provided
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business
decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and
own organization’s needs
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing
data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course
of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts,
constraints, and probable consequences
Leverage resources: Takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, and
departments) to complete work efficiently
Managing Work (Time Management): Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure
that work is completed efficiently
Safety Intervention: Having knowledge of conditions that affect patient, self, and/employee safety
under normal conditions that occur in crisis situations; skilled in identifying conditions that might
cause health or safety hazards and takes action to remove such hazards; understands all aspects
of providing a safe environment for patient, self, and/or others in crisis
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical
and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current
developments and trends in areas of expertise
Computer Skills
Advanced in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
No
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
