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CLASSIFICATION TITLE: ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
Salary: $68,890 - $79,144 per year (determined by training/experience)
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this position is to perform operational and administrative duties involved in planning, operation, organization, and evaluation of fire prevention, fire code enforcement, and rapid key box entry. The Assistant Fire Marshal ensures compliance with the County’s currently adopted fire and safety codes. This position inspects new and existing structures, completes fire investigations, reviews construction plans, ensures safety compliance at fire sites, conducts public education programs, consults with the public, and executes necessary reporting. Reports to the Fire Marshal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Works within the enforcement of fire codes and ordinances. • Works with Architects and Engineers on new concepts in building construction and information regarding hazards and violations of fire prevention regulations. • Reviews plans and specifications of fire systems for compliance with established guidelines. • Recommend code improvements and ordinances relevant to the protection of life and property. • Performs office tasks such as issuing permits for burning and fireworks, preparing grant proposals, performing data entry, or managing work related phone calls. • Attends meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills. • Conducts and assists with technical fire and life safety inspections to discover and eliminate hazards in most occupancy types. • Review developments, fire protection, and construction document plans for fire code compliance; witness equipment testing; interact with others to provide requirements and information, as assigned. • Meet deadlines for reviewing plans and obtaining code compliance, maintain accurate records, reports, and files of all plan reviews and inspections conducted; use technology to enter, retrieve, review and modify data. Wilson County, Tennessee  • Perform quality assurance to ensure fairness, consistency, and accuracy of fire inspections and correctly review plans for fire code and ordinance compliance. • Review fire system requirement plans and conduct related inspections, as assigned. Provide code enforcement technical interpretations. • Assists and works within the public fire and life-safety education program. • Conduct frequent telephone, mail, and electronic correspondence. • Maintain assigned vehicle and equipment. • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. • This position provides twenty-four-hour emergency response capability. • Safety sensitive position subject to pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random drug screens.
COMPENTENCIES • Thorough knowledge of NIMS, IFC, applicable laws and ordinances, modern fire suppression, and emergency medical services principals. • Considerable knowledge of fire prevention methods and state and county regulations applicable to firefighting and prevention. • Considerable knowledge of the proper maintenance, retention, and use of fire records and their application to the solution of fire related programs and issues. • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. • Effectiveness in presenting information and responding to questions from government officials, emergency response personnel, civic organizations, media, and the public. • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and to determine the proper course of action and to make independent judgements regarding safety and life issues. • Strong organization and communication skills including verbal and written communication. • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Capability to approach others in a polite and tactful manner, maintain composure and react well under pressure, treat others with respect and consideration, follow through on commitments, and uphold the reputation of the organization through ethical business practices and responsible behavior both on and off the job.  • Demonstrated expression of professional judgement when applying guidelines, policies and procedures, and in adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions. • Demonstration of a strong work ethic and positive attitude, while maintaining an atmosphere of honesty and integrity. • Considerable skill in diplomacy, cooperative problem solving, leadership management and working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma and five-year related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must have a valid Fire Inspector I license or certification. • Must have a valid Fire Investigator I license or certification. • Must have a valid Firefighter II license or certification: • Must have a valid AEMT or Paramedic license or certification. • Must have a valid Class D TN driver’s license. • Ability to pass a physical and drug screen by licensed physician. • Requires a response of thirty minutes or less within Wilson County.
PROGRESSIVE REQUIREMENTS Must obtain the following licenses or certifications (if not already obtained) within three years: • Fire Investigator II • Fire Inspector II • Fire Officer I
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. May have stressful time constraints in daily runs as well as meeting deadlines for meetings. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations. Work closely with other as part of a team. Frequently are asked to professionally deal with difficult and challenging people. Wilson County, Tennessee • Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic algebra; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; the ability to interpret graphs; and the ability to perform calculations related to drug dosage and drip rates. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action in emergency situations. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE/PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of frequent lifting, standing, walking both normal and uneven sometimes slippery surfaces, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, and carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately to extremely heavy objects and materials (20-125 pounds); may occasionally involve even heavier objects and materials (up to 200 pounds). This position requires the ability to constantly be in a position to drive a specialized vehicle, use of fingers, ability to grasp, and flexible wrist motions. Sensory Requirements: Most all tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, visual cues or signals and ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, hazardous materials, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
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Wilson County, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer

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