ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE MARSHAL                                                                                                         5127

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Chief Fire Marshal in planning and administering town or village programs of fire preven­tion.  The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment and initia­tive, and supervises a small staff.  Performance is reviewed by the Chief Fire Marshal through written reports, conferences and inspections.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Makes recommendations pertinent to the policies and programs of fire prevention;

          Prepares reports on the progress of various programs;

          Assists in assigning work to and supervising the activity of a staff of Fire Marshals;

          Assists in supervising and participates in the inspection of buildings and structures and notes their condition and safety for continued use;

          Assists in supervising the investigation of complaints, follows up cases and reinspects premises to insure correction of violations;

          Assists in supervising and participates in inspection of sites after fires to determine the cause of the fire;

          Performs duties of Chief Fire Marshal as necessary.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, aims and purposes of the fire service; thorough knowledge of modern fire fighting and fire prevention techniques and of typical sources of fire hazards in buildings and equipment; ability to detect fire hazards in buildings and equipment; ability; to explain pertinent provisions of laws and regulations to property owners, municipal officials and the general public and to enforce fire safety laws with firmness, tact and impartiality; 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, at least one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory position; 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, at least one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory position; 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, at least one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory position; 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 REQUIREMENTS

          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 New York Fire Fighting and Code Enforce­ment Personnel Standards and Education Commission.  The program must be complet­ed in the appropriate time period as specified in the regulations, and upon completion, the required in-service training programs shall be attended as scheduled.

 

 

 

R11/20/96

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR01/23/03