FIRE MARSHAL - Fire Marshal's Office
Tarrant County, TX
- Tarrant County, TX
- $83,979-104,974 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
13 County HolidaysFor more information, please click on the link below:Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates and supervises the organization and operations of the Tarrant County Fire Marshal's Office, ensuring and providing fire, EMS, and arson investigation services for unincorporated areas within the County. Supervises the Fire Marshal's Office staff and related projects and activities.
- Advises the County Administrator's Office and coordinates the process for burn ban declarations and limitations on the sale and use of certain types of fireworks based on weather information and drought conditions. Works closely with local and state officials to ensure a coordinated effort to provide for the safety of the citizens and property in the County.
- Works in concert with rural, volunteer, and municipal fire departments, Fire Chiefs, Fire Marshals, EMS providers, and State and Federal Agencies to establish and maintain effective training, response and preparedness programs for arson, wildfires, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) issues, and large-scale incidents within the County. Works with County Emergency Management to coordinate county-wide response, external assistance and requested resources in the event of a major incident. Participates in the planning, conducting and evaluation of emergency drills and exercises as needed.
- Coordinates with Tarrant County 9-1-1 District to ensure that all location addresses in the unincorporated areas of the County are assigned and routed to the correct fire and EMS services areas when a 9-1-1 call is dialed from that location.
- Investigates fires for cause and origin in order to determine if arson has been committed. Gathers evidence and information for arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for arson. Testifies in court as an expert witness on findings.
- Serves as coordinator for the Tarrant County Arson Task Force and participates in various HazMat, Explosive and Technical Rescue Teams in the County.
- Develops, recommends, and administers the Fire Marshal's Office annual budget and forecasts funds needed for equipment, materials, supplies, and staffing. Monitors expenses, approves needed funds, and plans for budget purposes.
- Manages and monitors grants related to fire service.
- Inspects all County facilities as well as daycare centers, foster homes, schools and commercial businesses in the unincorporated areas for compliance with fire safety codes.
- Works cooperatively with the County Emergency Management Coordinator and staff to ensure emergency response and preparedness in the County.
- Makes presentations regarding Tarrant County's fire/EMS/arson programs as needed and requested.
- Provides County input and assistance by serving on various public safety/fire/EMS/emergency management committees with local, regional, state, and federal Government entities and/or other public agencies to ensure coordinated preparedness and response efforts.
- Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the business as assigned or required.
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TO APPLY, must have an Associate's Degree + Ten (10) full-time years of increasingly responsible experience in fire service, EMS, emergency management and/or law enforcement.
OR TO APPLY, must have a High School diploma or GED + Twelve (12) full-time years of increasingly responsible experience in fire service, EMS, emergency management and/or law enforcement.TO APPLY, must be a Law Enforcement Peace Officer, a Texas State Certified Arson Investigator, and a Certified Fire Inspector. NIM/ICS and Hazmat/WMD training and certification highly preferred.Must possess a valid Texas Drivers' License.Must have knowledge of operational fire services procedures, emergency response protocol and general services and activities of a fire/EMS response program.Must have knowledge of complex principles and practices of arson investigation.Must have knowledge of methods and techniques of emergency response as related to wildfires, multi-alarm fires, weather-related emergencies, utility/power outages, evacuations, hazardous materials/chemical spills, explosives safety and domestic terrorisms is essential.Must have knowledge of administration and enforcement of fire code.If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment
at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, climb, lift, push, pull, and bend. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to dig out structure fires, lift, pull and wale. Hazards include making arrests and a risk of smoke inhalation, chemicals, explosives, and electrical shocks. Eyesight with the ability to differentiate colors, sense of smell, good hearing and speaking voice required.Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.