Concord, NH
Job Overview
The Assistant Fire Marshal under the direction of the Fire Marshal inspects buildings, storage sites, and other installations for compliance with local, state, and federal fire prevention laws, ordinances, and codes aimed at improving and maintaining public safety and security through inspections and fire prevention programs. Make a direct impact in your community in the Fire Marshal's office.
Department:
Concord Fire Department
Typical Work Shift/Schedule:
40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday
Salary Range:
$31.34 - $37.26 with Top of Range $45.40
Comprehensive Benefits Package. Program eligible for On the Job Training Benefits under the GI Bill.
Closing Date:
This job posting will remain open continuously until position(s) are filled.
Application Instructions All applicants must complete and submit an online application and resume through the City of Concord Human Resources job application website at
www.concordnh.gov . Applications will be reviewed daily.
Additional Instructions: City Application is required. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
The City of Concord is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V/LGBTQ
Responsibilities
Conduct fire and arson investigations of all fires within the city to determine origin and cause, including analyzing the scene, collecting evidence, conducting interviews and interrogations, writing reports, and presenting court testimony; work with insurance companies, independent investigators, the Police Department, and the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Conduct plan reviews for code compliance for new and renovated automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, special hazard suppression systems, and cooking suppression systems.
Conduct inspections for code compliance for new and renovated automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, special hazard suppression systems, and cooking suppression systems.
Inspect new and existing buildings to ensure fire and life safety code compliance in accordance with state and local codes, standards, and ordinances.
Investigate code violation complaints from the community and suppression staff.
Provide fire and life-safety code interpretation to members of the department and community.
Prepare written letters and reports on all inspections, plan reviews, and investigations.
Process applications for fire prevention permits and coordinate inspections.
Maintain the National Fire Incident Reporting Software (Firehouse).
Conduct quality assurance reviews of the Firehouse entries.
Prepare statistical reports to senior staff and other members of the department based on NFIRS reporting.
Analyze water supply to determine suitability for fire protection for new development.
Assist with fire prevention education program delivery to members of the community.
Respond to and assist at fire, rescue, medical, and hazardous materials incidents as needed.
Perform the duties of the Fire Marshal in his or her absence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Fire Protection/Engineering and at least two years of experience in the area of fire suppression or a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid State of New Hampshire Driver's License.
New Hampshire Level II Firefighter Certification.
NFPA Certified Fire Inspector (desirable).
IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (desirable).
Nationally Registered EMT (desirable).
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of fire dynamics, fire patterns, building systems, electricity, fuel gas systems, human behavior, legal considerations, evidence collection, photography, interview and interrogation techniques, national and state reporting requirements for NFIRS, water supply requirements, key fire prevention initiatives, modern firefighting techniques, fire safety and prevention, applicable laws, computer applications, and more.
Skills include reading and interpreting plans, applying codes and standards, writing clear and concise documents, operating Firehouse Software, understanding NFIRS requirements, analyzing water supply systems, educating the public, incident command, operating as a firefighter and EMT, using tact, communication, organization, and preparing reports.
Mental and physical abilities: understanding policies, analyzing situations, following instructions, reading documents, speaking before groups, writing reports, solving problems, handling difficult individuals. Frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs). Exposure to flames, smoke, light, and hazardous materials; irregular hours; variations from office to loud environments.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Department:
Concord Fire Department
Typical Work Shift/Schedule:
40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday
Salary Range:
$31.34 - $37.26 with Top of Range $45.40
Comprehensive Benefits Package. Program eligible for On the Job Training Benefits under the GI Bill.
Closing Date:
This job posting will remain open continuously until position(s) are filled.
Application Instructions All applicants must complete and submit an online application and resume through the City of Concord Human Resources job application website at
www.concordnh.gov . Applications will be reviewed daily.
Additional Instructions: City Application is required. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
The City of Concord is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V/LGBTQ
Responsibilities
Conduct fire and arson investigations of all fires within the city to determine origin and cause, including analyzing the scene, collecting evidence, conducting interviews and interrogations, writing reports, and presenting court testimony; work with insurance companies, independent investigators, the Police Department, and the State Fire Marshal's Office.
Conduct plan reviews for code compliance for new and renovated automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, special hazard suppression systems, and cooking suppression systems.
Conduct inspections for code compliance for new and renovated automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, special hazard suppression systems, and cooking suppression systems.
Inspect new and existing buildings to ensure fire and life safety code compliance in accordance with state and local codes, standards, and ordinances.
Investigate code violation complaints from the community and suppression staff.
Provide fire and life-safety code interpretation to members of the department and community.
Prepare written letters and reports on all inspections, plan reviews, and investigations.
Process applications for fire prevention permits and coordinate inspections.
Maintain the National Fire Incident Reporting Software (Firehouse).
Conduct quality assurance reviews of the Firehouse entries.
Prepare statistical reports to senior staff and other members of the department based on NFIRS reporting.
Analyze water supply to determine suitability for fire protection for new development.
Assist with fire prevention education program delivery to members of the community.
Respond to and assist at fire, rescue, medical, and hazardous materials incidents as needed.
Perform the duties of the Fire Marshal in his or her absence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in Fire Protection/Engineering and at least two years of experience in the area of fire suppression or a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid State of New Hampshire Driver's License.
New Hampshire Level II Firefighter Certification.
NFPA Certified Fire Inspector (desirable).
IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (desirable).
Nationally Registered EMT (desirable).
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of fire dynamics, fire patterns, building systems, electricity, fuel gas systems, human behavior, legal considerations, evidence collection, photography, interview and interrogation techniques, national and state reporting requirements for NFIRS, water supply requirements, key fire prevention initiatives, modern firefighting techniques, fire safety and prevention, applicable laws, computer applications, and more.
Skills include reading and interpreting plans, applying codes and standards, writing clear and concise documents, operating Firehouse Software, understanding NFIRS requirements, analyzing water supply systems, educating the public, incident command, operating as a firefighter and EMT, using tact, communication, organization, and preparing reports.
Mental and physical abilities: understanding policies, analyzing situations, following instructions, reading documents, speaking before groups, writing reports, solving problems, handling difficult individuals. Frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs). Exposure to flames, smoke, light, and hazardous materials; irregular hours; variations from office to loud environments.
#J-18808-Ljbffr