ASSISTANT
CHIEF COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL 5123
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS
An
employee in this class assists the Chief County Fire Marshal in planning and
administering programs of fire safety and prevention. The employee is responsible for developing
and coordinating fire training and mutual aid programs for paid and volunteer
fire departments and for assisting in administering the emergency operations center. The incumbent is expected to exercise
independent judgment and initiative, and supervises a small staff. Performance is reviewed by the Chief County
Fire Marshal through written reports, conferences and inspections. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists
in developing and coordinating fire-training programs for paid and volunteer
firefighting groups;
Outlines
and recommends new training programs, including new and improved firefighting
methods;
Makes
recommendations pertinent to the policies and programs of fire safety;
Assists
in administering the central Fire/Rescue dispatching unit program;
Addresses
firefighters, public officials and other organizations about fire prevention;
Makes
fire safety inspections of public and private buildings;
Prepares
reports on the progress of various programs and on new and improved methods of
firefighting;
Conducts
field surveys on the condition of fire facilities;
Investigates
fires as to cause and assists police agencies in arson cases;
Coordinates
and participates in the County's Hazardous Materials Response Team;
Assists
the Chief County Fire Marshal in administering emergency management activities;
Performs
all duties of Chief County Fire Marshal as necessary.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of fire prevention and firefighting techniques and pertinent laws and
ordinances; thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, aims and
purposes of the State Fire Mobilization and Mutual Aid Plan and of the fire
service; good knowledge of the procedures and practices of a central dispatch
unit; ability to establish and maintain good relationships with professional
and civic groups; ability to conduct investigations and surveys and prepare
reports; ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and
high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and
in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Either:
(A)
Graduation from a New York State or Regionally
accredited college or university with an Associate's
Degree in the field of fire science and four (4) years of experience as either
a paid or a volunteer member of a fire department actively involved in
firefighting, fire prevention and fire safety; or,
(B)
Possession of a certificate in the field of fire science awarded by a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as either a paid or a
volunteer member of a fire department actively involved in firefighting, fire
prevention and fire safety; or,
(C)
Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school
equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience as either a paid or
volunteer member of a fire department actively involved in firefighting, fire
prevention and fire safety; or,
(D) An
equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of
(A), (B) and (C).
PROMOTIONAL
Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as a Fire Marshal II.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
At
the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates will be
required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York
State or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs
of the job.
All
employees hired after January 1, 1985 must successfully complete the required
basic training program entitled Minimum Standards for Code Enforcement
Personnel, established by the State of
The
incumbent will be required, after appointment, to obtain a Peace Officer
Training Certificate recognized by the New York State Municipal Police Training
Council. For employees appointed on a promotional basis, a certificate obtained
for the employment in the lower title is still valid.
R10/30/06
Competitive