ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL/COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION SPECIALIST Position Available In Iredell, North Carolina

ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL/COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION SPECIALIST 3.0 3.0

out of 5 stars Iredell County, NC 1

DATE CREATED:

8/2015 …

DATE REVIEWED/REVISED

8/2016, 6/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019, 4/2020, 4/2021, 11/2023, 12/2024, 5/2025

DEPARTMENT:

FIRE SERVICES & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT POSITION TITLE

ASSISTANT

FIRE MARSHAL/COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION SPECIALIST OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

the County’s Fire Safety Program. Work involves inspecting buildings for fire hazards and enforcing County and State Fire Codes, investigating fires of suspicious origins, and assisting in firefighting and hazardous material response operations. Employee must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Must also exercise professionalism, courtesy, and firmness in contact with property owners and developers, responders, the general public, and the media. Reports to the Fire Marshal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts Fire and Life Safety Inspections of new and existing commercial establishments and multi-family residences to determine the existence of fire hazards, the efficiency of fire protection equipment and general compliance with state and county fire codes and fire prevention standards; maintains knowledge of changes or additions to state and County fire codes. Investigates complaints of fire safety hazards, compiling data and ordering actions to comply with codes and ordinances, as applicable codes and state building codes; inspects all work upon completion, giving final approval to work that meets applicable codes. Inspects and conducts investigations (along with other Officials) of fires of suspicious nature or involving injury or death to determine their cause; collects physical evidence, sketches fire scene, interrogates witnesses or suspects; prepares documentation of all investigative actions for presentation in criminal or civil court; testifies in Court, as necessary. to improve fire prevention and safety throughout the County to promote community risk reduction. Assist with Emergency Management as requested. as necessary. Maintains fire investigation equipment and vehicles; maintains individual fire protective equipment and respirators.

POSITION DESCRIPTION X

On-Call X Safety-Sensitive

DOT X MVO DATE CREATED

8/2015 …

DATE REVIEWED/REVISED

8/2016, 6/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019, 4/2020, 4/2021, 11/2023, 12/2024, 5/2025 ADDITIONAL

FUNCTIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of the types of industrial and commercial operations in the county and any related potential hazards. Thorough knowledge of the methods of readily ascertaining the presence of existing or potential fire hazards. Thorough knowledge of the laws, codes, regulations, principles and practices regarding fire prevention. Thorough knowledge of fire equipment operation and maintenance, and skill in its operation. Thorough knowledge of specialized fire database program and ability to use program to develop fire reports and data. Considerable knowledge of the cause and origins of fire and scientific detection principles. Skilled in collaborative conflict resolution. Ability to read, interpret and apply a wide variety of codes, policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to prepare reports and make effective public presentations. Ability to react quickly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations. Ability to use sound judgment and determine best options and decisions for handling emergency matters. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, public officials, hospitals, schools, and general public. Ability to enforce codes and laws with firmness and fairness.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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REQUIREMENTS

“: Graduation from High School supplemented by special training in Firefighting, Fire Inspection/Service work, Emergency Management and/or Hazardous Materials Management, and at least four (4) years related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

DATE CREATED

8/2015 …

DATE REVIEWED/REVISED

8/2016, 6/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019, 4/2020, 4/2021, 11/2023, 12/2024, 5/2025 ADDITIONAL “

REQUIREMENTS

“: Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License. Possession of Level II Certification from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board in Fire Prevention of the North Carolina Building Code within reasonable period after hiring. Ability to obtain Fire/Arson Investigator Certification within four (4) years after hire and Fire Educator Certification within two (2) years after hire. This position is designated as an authorized Motor Vehicle Operator for Iredell County and requires adherence to the Iredell County Vehicle Operations Policy. “

PREFERRED

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QUALIFICATIONS

Prefer Certification in at least one (1) of the following: Certification as a Haz-Mat Responder Operations Level, State Certified Firefighter, and/or State Certified Fire Instructor.

DATE CREATED

8/2015 …

DATE REVIEWED/REVISED

8/2016, 6/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019, 4/2020, 4/2021, 11/2023, 12/2024, 5/2025 PHYSICAL/MENTAL

REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Summary of Physical/Mental Requirements:

crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, for extensive reading and work with figures; to operate a computer, to inspect fire sites, to use measuring devices, to operate a motor vehicle; and to determine accuracy and neatness of work. . The

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

of this position (please mark ALL boxes that apply) :

A. CLIMBING

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and lefts and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is import if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

B. BALANCING

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

C. STOOPING

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

D. KNEELING

Bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees.

E. CROUCHING

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

F. CRAWLING

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

G. REACHING

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

H. STANDING

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

I. WALKING

Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

J. PUSHING

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

K. PULLING

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. x x x x x x x x x x x

DATE CREATED

8/2015 …

DATE REVIEWED/REVISED

8/2016, 6/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019, 4/2020, 4/2021, 11/2023, 12/2024, 5/2025 L.

LIFTING:

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position- to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

M. FINGERING

Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

N. GRASPING

Appling pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

O. FEELING

Perceiving attributes of objects … such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.

P. TALKING

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Q. HEARING

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability

R. REPETITIVE MOTIONS

Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. x x x x x x

DATE CREATED

8/2015 …

DATE REVIEWED/REVISED

8/2016, 6/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019, 4/2020, 4/2021, 11/2023, 12/2024, 5/2025 . The

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

of this position (please mark

ONLY ONE

box) : The chart below defines the physical demand levels to assist with marking

ONLY ONE

box below: Physical Demand Level Lifting Occurrences Occasional (0-3 hours) Frequent (3-6 hours) Constant (6-8 hours) Sedentary Up to 10 lbs. Negligible Negligible Light Up to 20 lbs.0 lbs. and/or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls Negligible and/or Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls while seated Medium Up to 50 lbs. 10-25 lbs. Negligible Heavy Up to 75 lbs. 25-50 lbs. 10-20 lbs. Occasionally is defined as up to one-third of the time. Frequently is defined as occurring one-third to two-thirds of the time. Constantly is defined as occurring more than two-thirds of the time.

A. SEDENTARY WORK

Occasionally lifting (up to) 10 pounds. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of the time.

B. LIGHT WORK

Occasionally lifting (up to) 20 pounds, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Even though the weight lifted may be a lesser amount, a job should be rated light work if: 1) the job requires walking or standing to a significant degree; 2) the job requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or 3) the job requires working at a west production rate to entail constantly moving a weight less than 10 pounds.

C. MEDIUM WORK

Occasionally lifting (up to) 50 pounds, and/or moving 10-25 pounds frequently.

D. HEAVY WORK

Occasionally lifting (up to) 75 pounds, and/or frequently moving 25-50 pounds, and/or constantly moving 10-20 pounds. x

DATE CREATED

8/2015 …

DATE REVIEWED/REVISED

8/2016, 6/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019, 4/2020, 4/2021, 11/2023, 12/2024, 5/2025 . The

VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS

of this position (for A and B … mark ALL boxes that apply): Preparing and analyzing data and figures Accounting Transcription Computer Terminal Extensive Reading Using measurement devices Other (please specify): ________________________________________________________ Operates machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach. technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The worker is required to have visual acuity to be the operator of trucks, forklifts, cranes, and other equipment. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned (i.e. custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.). Other (please specify): _________________________________________________________ x x x x x x x

DATE CREATED

8/2015 …

DATE REVIEWED/REVISED

8/2016, 6/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019, 4/2020, 4/2021, 11/2023, 12/2024, 5/2025 . The

CONDITIONS

the worker will be subject to in this position (mark ALL boxes that apply): A. The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. B. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions: No effective protection of weather. C. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. D. The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. E. The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. F. The worker is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. G. The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. H. The worker is subject to hazards; includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals. I. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. J. The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. K. The worker is required to wear a respirator. L. The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia. M. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. N. Other (please specify): _______________________________________________________________ O.

None:

The works is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). . Occupational exposure to potentially infectious bodily fluids (please mark the following box “if” it applies): x x x x x x

DATE CREATED

8/2015 …

DATE REVIEWED/REVISED

8/2016, 6/2017, 2/2018, 2/2019, 4/2020, 4/2021, 11/2023, 12/2024, 5/2025 Yes, this applies please list below examples of duties in which possible exposure to potentially infectious bodily fluids occur: . First Aid Treatment. . Handling Deceased Bodies.