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Job Summary

This is complex program management level work in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the daily operations of the Fire Marshal's Office of the Community Development Department. In addition, as County Fire Marshal, the employee occupying the position of this classification is responsible for administering and supervising fire code education, inspections, investigations, plans review and enforcement programs. Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of subordinates responsible for the Fire Marshal's Office. The work requires making technical decisions related to State laws, County policy, ordinances, allocation of resources and divisional budgeting. Work is performed with extensive independence requiring the use of independent initiative and judgment in making important decisions and directing day-to-day operations. The work also includes special staff and management assignments normally assigned to a division manager. Supervision, direction and coordination are exercised over professional and technical personnel. Administrative and professional direction is received from the Director of the Community Development Department. Work is reviewed through periodic conferences, analysis of reports, and performance evaluations. Clark County Fire Marshall is to be fully qualified in the field of fire prevention and code enforcement to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the code official as set forth in Chapter 15.12 CLARK COUNTY FIRE CODE . The Clark County Fire Marshal shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Code. In addition the Clark County Fire Marshal should foster consistent and positive collaboration within community development and all fire districts within Clark county Washington.

Qualifications

*Education and Experience: *

• Four (4) year degree with major coursework in fire science or administration, law enforcement, business, or public administration, or related field. AND

• Five (5) years experience in code administration or enforcement including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience. - OR -

• Any equivalent combination (9 years) of relevant education, training and experience which would demonstrate an ability to perform the duties of this classification.

• Possess a Fire Inspector certification from ICC or other approved organization.

• Possess a Fire Investigator certification from NAFI, IAAI, or other approved organization.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

• The incumbent must obtain a limited law enforcement commission from the Clark County Sheriff within one year of employment

   

Knowledge of:  the principles and practices of public sector management, organization and supervision; of principles and practices of code administration and enforcement; laws, codes, ordinance, regulations and standards relating to fire prevention and the protection of life and property from fire; fire prevention inspection methods and techniques; fire fighting methods, techniques and equipment; fire investigation methods and techniques, including fire behavior and the ability to recognize and gather fire evidence; the legal process involved in the enforcement of fire prevention laws, codes, regulations, ordinances and standards relating to fire prevention; building laws, codes and ordinances; management reporting systems, procurement, forecasting/estimating and budgeting techniques; budgeting and accounting particularly as applicable to BARS requirements.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates; pub