Fire Chief Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Fire Marshal, is responsible for oversee inspections, plan reviews and enforcement of applicable life-safety and fire codes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Investigates complaints regarding fire code violations.

• Interprets fire codes for staff and for internal and external customers.

• Issues permits for events where combustible materials will be used and provides notice and copies of all fire-related special permits issued by the City to the DeKalb County fire chief at least one (1) business day prior to the event.

• Represents the department in meetings with city management personnel.

• Meets with architects, engineers, developers, and property owners.

• Inspects new and existing buildings for compliance with applicable codes.

• Calculates and issues Occupant Load Certificates in conjunction with the building official.

• Completes inspections for new business licenses or change of occupancy, in conjunction with the building official.

• Conducts after hours monitoring of assembly occupancies.

• Creates reports, memoranda, incident reports, and other required documents.

• Assist the Community Development Director with annual budget items for Fire Marshal's Office.

• Issues and monitors permits for fireworks displays.

• Witness's final tests of fire alarms, fire sprinklers, and fire suppression systems. 

• Reviews plans for compliance with applicable codes and standards, except for high-hazard and high-rise occupancy structures which shall be forwarded to the DeKalb County Fire Department.

• Conducts code research for inquiries from architects, engineers, and citizens.

• Monitors fire drills in private schools and other occupancies.

• Provides public fire safety education.

• Reviews inspection reports received from contractors.

• Issues and reviews burn permits.

• Approves Fire Department access to properties; identifies fire lanes; reviews site plans for access, fire lanes, and fire hydrant placement.

• Ensures that all required IFC Chapter 5 Fire Service Features are submitted to the DeKalb County Fire Department for review.

• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School Diploma or GED;

• NFPA Certified Fire Plans Examiner (CFPE)

• Five (5) years of experience in fire prevention codes enforcement; Or equivalent education, and/or experience; and

• Must possess' a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used in the suppression of fires and in the delivery of emergency medical services.

• Knowledge of fire and life safety codes.

• Knowledge of building construction, plumbing, fire alarm and suppression systems, and fire extinguishers.

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, including the use of computers, scanners, spreadsheet and database software.

• Knowledge of city personnel policy.

• Skill in the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and guidelines.

• Skill in the operation of fire apparatus and in the delivery of emergency medical services.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of research and data collection

• Knowledge of effective writing techniques

• Knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS

• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public

• Creative problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems

• Ability to review plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance with such regulations and to apply regulations to field conditions

• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed

• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed

• Ability to attend to details while keeping big-picture goals in mind.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all safety policies and rules and must be willing to report and/or act on safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Incumbent is expected to meet attendance standards as determined by management. Must be available and willing to work according to the assigned schedule.

This employee is regularly required to perform sedentary and light work and exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee is also required to balance, climb, finger objects, grasp, hear, make rational decisions, reach, use repetitive motion, speak, talk, visualize, and walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation Smay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee regularly works in a normal office environment.

• The employee performs some duties outdoors while conducting official business which will require local travel.

• Willing to work overtime, weekends on call and holidays, and may be required to assist in special events.