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Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Marshal - City of Portland, TX
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What they do
A Fire Chief manages the operation of a fire station and leads teams of firefighters at the site of a fire. A Fire Marshall leads safety inspections of buildings to ensure compliance with local fire codes, and leads investigations to determine the cause of a fire.
$74,596 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Are you an experienced fire service professional who can lead fire prevention, inspections, plan review, investigations, and community risk-reduction efforts while helping guide a growing municipal fire department? If so, apply to be the City of Portland's next Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Marshal! We're looking for an exceptional, service-minded leader who is: Experienced in fire prevention, inspections, plan review, and investigations A thoughtful decision-maker with strong judgment, ethics, and integrity A collaborative team player who builds productive relationships across departments and throughout the community Located just across the Harbor Bridge from Corpus Christi, Portland is a thriving Gulf Coast community of approximately 20,800 residents. The community combines strong residential neighborhoods, award-winning schools, outstanding recreational amenities, and continued economic growth with an attractive coastal location. The Portland Fire Department is an all-career department with 25 employees and operates regional HazMat and Technical Rescue teams serving a multi-county area. With continued community growth and a department operating budget of $3.6 million, the City is also planning for an additional fire station and second engine company. The Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Marshal has primary responsibility for the City's Fire Marshal functions, including fire prevention inspections, plan reviews, code compliance, and post-incident investigations. The successful candidate will also help improve inspection processes, expand fire prevention and community education efforts, build strong relationships with businesses and City departments, and support the department's long-term staffing and service-delivery needs.