Job Description
CITY OF ALABASTER
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE!
Assistant Fire Marshal
Salary Range: 58,052.80 - $80,350.40
The purpose of this position is to assist in fire prevention and investigation activities of the department to safeguard public safety, health, and general welfare.
- Conducts fire prevention inspections; examines interiors and exteriors of buildings to detect hazardous conditions or violations of fire laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards; issues notices for corrections; conducts re-inspections as needed.
- Reviews plans and specifications for proposed construction and remodeling plans to ensure compliance with state and local fire and building code requirements.
- Inspects and/or test fire protection and/or fire detections systems to verify that systems are installed in accordance with laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
- Condemns houses and other structures; issues and approves certificate of occupancy and permits; declares buildings or systems safe.
- Explains code violations to the general public and assists citizens with code compliance.
- Investigates suspicious and accidental fires, and fire-related injuries and deaths to determine the cause and origin of the fire; seeks out and questions victims, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; obtains and preserves evidence; evaluates facts and evidence, obtains warrants and makes arrests as appropriate.
- Prepares case files and other documents needed for prosecution; testifies at criminal proceedings or fire code violations proceedings as needed.
- Assists with code enforcement activities; responds to and/or investigates complaints; patrols City to locate potential code violations and takes appropriate action as needed; documents code enforcement activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 3 years of experience in the fire service, including completion of Professional Firefighter I/II, Fire Investigator I, Fire Inspector I, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must obtain APOST certification within one year of employment.
OR
APOST Certified with 3 years of experience and must obtain Professional Firefighter I/II, Fire Investigator I, Fire Inspector I within one year of employment.
Minimum age 21. High school diploma or G.E.D. Certification. Must be able to successfully complete a Class-A physical, drug screen, thorough background check, polygraph examination, and psychological examination. Must not be legally precluded from possessing/carrying a firearm and must not have been convicted of felony or misdemeanor involving domestic violence, weapons, or a crime of moral turpitude. Must possess a valid Alabama Driver’s License.
WHY JOIN OUR ELITE TEAM?* Consistent merit step increases and COLA adjustments
• BCBS insurance - City paid portion 90%
• Tier 1 benefits to Tier 2 employees for pension retirement • Out of Zone waiver for Alabaster City Schools for dependents • Life, AD&D at no cost to employee & voluntary benefits • 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time • Supportive leadership and team environment
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