EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
   Storey County Fire Protection District
   Fire Marshal
    
   Class Title:                 
   Fire Marshal 
   Department:              
   Fire District
   Grade:                        
   144      
   Step:                           
   1
                                     
   Annual Salary:          
   $83,944.71 at Step 1 of 10
   FLSA Status:             
   Exempt
   Benefits:                     
   100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees; 100% employer-paid Nevada PERS retirement; available state and county employee deferred compensation retirement program; competitive leave allowances. 
    
   Notes:
                            
   *This position is pending PERS approval for inclusion in the Police/Fire retirement fund will remain in the regular retirement fund until approval is granted.* 
   Notes
   :                         Initial recruiting will occur around 11/23/2021, but applications will be accepted for an applicant pool through 1/3/2022, unless otherwise posted.
    
    
   JOB SUMMARY: 
   The Fire Marshal directly oversees and manages fire prevention activities conducted by the District, including fire investigations, plan review process, community education, fire code inspection / enforcement, permit issuance, training of District employees in the relevant areas of fire prevention, and is responsible for the overall administration of the Fire Prevention Division’s programs and services; Coordinates and collaborates with fire districts, fire departments and fire agencies regarding fire code development, adoption of standards and fire code enforcement; advocates for fire service issues. The Fire Marshall reports to the Fire Chief and keeps the Fire Chief informed of all functions and important matters concerning fire prevention activities. The position also supervises personnel assigned to Fire Prevention. The majority of work is performed in an office environment with trips to locations in the surrounding communities for the purpose of performing inspections, investigating fires and emergency scenes, and speaking before community groups.
    
   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: 
   The incumbent typically works under general supervision of the Fire Chief and is required to perform the full-range of duties required in the fire prevention and code enforcement building disciplines, and life-safety inspection and enforcement field, including reviewing plans and conducting field inspections of new buildings and structures, additions to and alterations of existing buildings and structures, including commercial and non-commercial buildings and structures, for compliance with currently adopted codes. The incumbent is responsible for code enforcement, fire investigations, and issuing citations. The position is FLSA Exempt, non-union representation, and supervisory.
    
    
   EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
   The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by an employee in this position. Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.
   Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive Fire Prevention Division and associated community risk reduction programs. Evaluate Fire Prevention Division activities and goals on a regular basis and make adjustments as appropriate. Coordinate the fire prevention activities with other programs of the District and engine companies.
    
   Reviews construction documents, plans, specifications, and calculations of complex projects to ensure compliance with currently adopted codes; approves building permit applications and documents prior to permit issuance; calculates Fire permit fees; coordinates plan review and approvals with other county departments, the Storey County Community Development, Comstock Historic District Commission, applicable architectural review boards, and other applicable agencies.
   Directly supervise and evaluate assigned employees by applying District policies and procedures. Provide assistance and direct assigned employees on daily tasks and assignments. Maintain discipline through administration of District policies and procedures, including issuing discipline to the level authorized in policy, and make effective recommendations to the Fire Chief on other related personnel actions.
    
   Oversee and review annual inspection program. Interpret codes and mitigate solutions for Fire Prevention and Suppression personnel and building/business owners
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   Instructs subordinate positions in regard to fire scene preservation, isolation of suspected point of origin, and how to secure an area until resources arrives; enters recently burned and flooded buildings and structures to conduct fire investigations and inspection, including to determine origin and cause; provides written documentation and follow-up on all investigations as necessary to requesting agencies and personnel; works with law enforcement to assist in the apprehension of individuals suspected of committing crimes associated with violations of fire codes and laws. May work on task force investigation teams to determine cause and origin of fire, arson, fires, and other matters impacting reginal arson incidents.
    
   Completes testing and evaluates effectiveness of various fire detection and suppression systems and equipment; calculates needed fire flows for given structures and ensures that fire-flow water supply is adequate and reliable, the gallons per minute of water to which the system is capable of moving throughout the town, neighborhood, specific site, or local system, and how readily the fire district will have access to the water supply whenever it is needed; requires corrective action, and approves and denies.
    
   Prepares detailed reports on the condition of structures, and compliance and non­ compliance with relevant codes; issues compliance, non-compliance, and abatement notices; maintains inspection files, conducts follow-up inspections, and applies abatement procedures. This position has the authority to deem a building or structure unsafe and uninhabitable, and issue orders for stop-work, nuisance and abatement, do-not-occupy, and condemnation.
    
   Develop, implement and conduct procedural methods and practices for reviewing plans, conducting inspections and investigating fire loss incidents.
   Observes tests and demonstrations by private fire protection companies to ensure that their equipment performs in accordance with applicable regulations; has authority to sign-off on related documentation.
    
   Conduct field inspections of construction projects and inspect buildings and facilities as necessary. Evaluate and enforce existing fire safety conditions and Federal, State and local codes applicable to fire safety.
    
   Investigates and processes data and other information relative to site inspections and effective code enforcement; coordinates with other department staff on administering applicable land use regulations, special use permits and variances, court data, corporation status, county assessor, and other databases and organization sources.
    
   Maintains International Code Council membership; remains current on applicable fire and life safety codes, rules, and regulations pertaining to commercial and non-commercial buildings and uses; works closely with other departments in administering applicable regulations; and reviews agenda items, inspection reports, special use and other planning permits and reports, and other information needed to assure that commercial and non-commercial uses, existing and proposed, conform to fire codes, land use regulations, and other regulations.
    
   Assist in the development and implementation of District policies, goals, objectives and priorities and recommend policy, procedure and ordinance revisions as necessary.
    
   Prepare and administer Fire Prevention budget, based on goals and objectives of Fire Prevention Division and the District.
    
   Make presentations before the Board of Fire Commissioners, commissions, boards and committees on fire prevention matters, as necessary.
    
   Meet with and assist architects, engineers, contractors and others involved in development and construction activities where fire codes, ordinances or standards may affect such activities.
    
   Provide fire prevention content training to District personnel.
    
   Conduct and oversee emergency scene and fire investigations, determine cause and origin, and coordinate activities with law enforcement.
    
   Maintain complete and permanent records of all Fire Prevention Division activities including: public education contacts, inspections made, conditions corrected, citizen complaints, special hazards, the cause of fires occurring within the District, the owner and occupant of the property involved, and loss of such property and other information considered necessary.
    
   Submit monthly and annual reports to the Fire Chief summarizing fire prevention activities.
    
   Attend regional and state meetings of related agencies, and other relevant meetings/ conferences to maintain current knowledge of regional affairs, with impact to Fire Prevention activities. Stay current with code interpretations, fire investigation and public education programs/techniques.
    
   Keeps abreast on new and proposed federal and state legislation related to the field; provides comments and recommendations to the Fire Chief as necessary.
    
   Coordinates with the Storey County Community Development, nuisance officer, law enforcement personnel, and other departments in locating vacant and abandoned buildings and structures; posts notices as necessary.
    
   Assists with and/or conducts educational fire safety training in cooperation with the Storey County School District, National Fire Protection Association, and otherwise as approved by the Community Development Director or his/her designee. Each year is a new topic as published in the NFPA, and this position is to be aware of the topic and deliver said topics in a professional manner at all educational facilities within the department.
    
   Writes and administers grants for fire prevention and life safety programs.
   Represent the District in the court of law and testify on matters pertaining to code enforcement, violations, arson cases, and related matters, as necessary.
    
   Responds to call-out in emergencies, other than normal working hours, as needed. For example, may respond to and actively participate in all-hazard Incident Command Systems (ICS); may provide assistance in the integration of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organization ICS structure; may assist in coordinating responses among various jurisdictions and functional agencies, both public and private; and may assist in establishing common processes for planning and managing resources in the ICS; may assist departments on their emergency management and ICS plans.
    
   Acts on behalf of the District in meetings with developers, general contractors, engineers, architects, planners, land surveyors, prospective private companies, local and state entities including the Nevada State Fire Marshall's Office, and companies proposing to build or locate in Storey County; maintains active involvement and coordination with the county team attracting, enhancing, and improving private enterprise and private-public partnerships in the county; liaises with community groups including the Highlands Fire Safe Council, property and homeowners associations, general improvement districts, and other community groups.
    
   Directs other division staff as necessary; prioritizes and reviews work of others to assure quality and the timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities; provides and/or coordinates training programs for subordinate and non-subordinate staff; counsels, coaches, and instructs employees; prepares performance evaluations of subordinate employees; and hires, terminates, promotes, disciplines subordinate employees as permitted by the Fire Chief.
    
    
   QUALIFICATIONS:
    
   Knowledge of
   Universal building construction and plan vocabulary, techniques and principles as related to fire prevention and life safety; International Building Codes (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC) and other federal, state, and county regulations applicable to residential and non-residential fire prevention and suppression; and field inspection practices.
    
   Federal, state, and county codes and regulations relating to fire prevention and related life safety, hazardous material use and storage, wildland urban interface codes including residential and non-residential clearances.
    
   Advanced fire and arson investigations and inspections, including determining origin and cause.
    
   Business and geometric mathematics to cross-check complex building plans and calculations to ensure compliance with currently adopted fire codes, and to calculate permits and other fees.
   Correct English usage including grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
    
   Principles of customer services and working within a team-oriented work environment; methods and techniques for dealing with the public during stressful situations.
    
   Customer service while enforcing model codes and methods.
    
   Principles of supervision and leadership.
    
   Ability to
   Perform thorough and accurate examinations of basic and complex commercial and non­ commercial building site plans and specifications; perform mathematical calculations applicable to building plans and permits, including fire prevention and suppression systems; coordinate plan review and approvals with other departments; apply policies and procedures efficiently and in a practical manner.
    
   Perform thorough and accurate code compliance field inspections; apply complex codes and regulations to practical use and under varying conditions; investigate complaints, evaluate alternatives, recommend appropriate resolutions; enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
    
   Effectively communicate verbally and in-writing; gather, analyze, and prepare data and other information; present findings and recommendations to individuals and groups in understandable and persuasive manner; promote constructive and efficient cooperation with existing and prospective businesses in a team-oriented environment; act courteously and communicate effectively with property owners, the public, and others in a variety of different emotional states, from a variety of different backgrounds, and with different educational backgrounds and mental capacities.
    
   Maintain accurate records; exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; work effectively under pressure of deadlines, conflicting demands, and during emergencies.
   Effectively operate basic modem office equipment including telephones, fax machines, and copiers; personal computer programs such as Microsoft Windows and Office, basic AS400 systems, and other programs and systems applicable to the position; type at a sufficient rate and with accuracy to perform the functions of the position; and operate a motor vehicle for intermittent and extended periods.
    
   Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
    
   Carry out and actively participate in an assortment of special and ongoing projects.
   Supervise and lead subordinate staff and co-workers in a supportive and positive manner.
    
   As allowable by law, maintain and handle information in a highly confidential manner. Continue education and training to remain current on latest policies, practices, and required certifications.
    
    
   LICENSING, EDUCATION 
   & 
   OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
    
   Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
   High school diploma or equivalent, required.
   International Code Council (ICC) Fire Plans Examiner - required
   Certified Fire Investigator from the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) or Fire Investigator Certification from the Nevada State Fire Marshal, or equivalent State Fire Marshal's Office - required
   NWCG Certification for S-110, S-130, and S-190 - required
   Firefighter I - required
   Wildland Firefighter II - within one year of hire.
   NWCG Certification for S-110, S130, and S-190 - required.
   Red Card for arson investigator - within 1 year of hire.
   Hazardous Materials Operations certification - required
   International Code Council (ICC) Fire Inspector I and II - required
   Three years of fire operations experience or code enforcement experience - strongly preferred
   At least two years of increasingly responsible professional experience with industrial, commercial, and non-commercial plan checking, fire prevention inspections, code enforcement, or building trades and construction as related to fire prevention.
   Possess and maintain a valid Nevada Driver License appropriate for vehicles and other equipment operated.
   The ability to pass a criminal background investigation.
    
    
   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
   The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
    
   Physical Requirements. 
   Strength, stamina and dexterity to sit in vehicles operating on rough roads, wildland areas and off-road terrains; walk on uneven or slippery surfaces; climb ladders and scaffolding, and walk on high roof tops; frequent bending, sitting, reaching, kneeling, standing for long periods; occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds; reaching for items above the head and below the feet; enter confined spaces and other areas; visual acuity for field inspections; strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods; dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; manual dexterity and cognitive ability to operate a personal computer; ability to communicate via telephone and other telecommunications equipment. 
   In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
    
   This position will require the employee to perform strenuous work seldom, for extended periods of time, while performing some or all of the following: 
    
    
   Wear a respirator (SCBA); 
   Wear and/or carry over 50lbs of protective clothing/equipment. 
   Work in an overheated, extreme cold or wet environment. 
   Work under adverse or stressful conditions
    
   Working Environment. 
   The work area will encompass a wide variety of settings including: administrative duties in an office setting; occasionally works outside, in poor weather conditions, in hazardous traffic areas, in and around structures that may be hazardous and/or unstable, and under unfavorable or unsanitary conditions, which may include biohazards, air and blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may reach extremes where hearing protection is required.
    
   This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all­ inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
    
    
    
    
    
   NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS
    
   Applications must be received in the Human Resources Office no later than 
   5:00 p.m.,
   March 11, 2023
   , for initial hiring
   .
    
    
   Applications are available at: https://www.storeycounty.org/jobs.aspx
   OR
   Contact Human Resources at 775.847.0968
    
   A full job description is available at:
   Human Resources at 775.847.0968
    
   Submit applications to:
   Storey County Human Resources
   P.O. Box 176
   Virginia City, NV 89440
   OR
   Bring application in-person to:
   Storey County Courthouse, 26 South “B” Street, 1
   st
    Floor
   Virginia City, NV 89440
    
   STOREY COUNTY IS AN Equal Opportunity Employer
    
   “In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age disability (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.”
   Date(s) of Posting:  2/11/2022 – 3/11/2022
   
   

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