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*Position Summary: * An employee in this classification investigates fires to determine origin, cause and circumstance, conducts criminal investigation of fires determined to be arson or involving other criminal activity, reviews fire alarm, sprinkler, building construction, fire protection and water supply plans for code compliance, inspects new construction projects and existing occupancies for code compliance and, undertakes enforcement actions as required for conditions found to be out of compliance with adopted fire and building codes. Serves as a program lead. The incumbent works closely with and provides assistance to individuals in Community Development, other county departments, fire districts, law enforcement, other prosecutorial agencies, the public, and project applicants.

This position will be posted continuously until filled.  * *A first review of applications will occur the week of September 16, 2024. Virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for the first week in October.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

[REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE]{.underline}

• High school diploma or GED; [AND]{.underline}
• Five (5) years' experience in fire prevention and investigation, plan review, existing occupancy, and new construction inspection; [OR]{.underline} two (2) years' experience at the Deputy Fire Marshal 1 Level, [AND]{.underline}
• Current ICC (International Code Council) certification as a Fire Inspector II, [AND]{.underline} Current ICC Fire Plan Review, Building Inspector or Commercial Plan Reviewer is required at the time of hire; [AND]{.underline}
• Certification as a Fire and Explosion Investigator issued by the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI), or as a Fire Investigator issued by the International Association of Arson Investigators is required within twelve months of the date of hire.
• An Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. 
• Position may be underfilled as a Deputy Fire Marshal 1 (four years of related experience, twenty-four months to obtain investigator certification.

[PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE]{.underline}

• Current Fire Investigator certification issued by either NAFI or IAAI.
• Additional ICC certifications relating to fire protection or commercial building construction and use. 
• Associate or higher degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Fire Investigation, Fire Science, Fire Technology, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year experience as a supervisor or lead worker.
• Additional education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.  

The hourly amount for this position ranges from $30.05-$42.47. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.