Deputy Fire Marshal
Apply NowCompany: City of Raleigh, NC
Location: Raleigh, NC 27610
Description:
Salary: $63,932.00 - $102,263.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00031
Department: Fire Marshal
Opening Date: 03/28/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $63,932.00 - $77,752.00
Job Description
This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.
The Deputy Fire Marshal provides fire safety inspections, fire plan reviews and life safety education. Incumbents conduct comprehensive, technical inspections of buildings and property to verify that exits, fire protection equipment and systems, building construction, interior finishes and occupant loads conform to applicable fire and safety laws, regulations and standards.
Work includes advanced, skilled reviews of building systems or structure plans for compliance with building codes. Integral core work involves investigating the origin, cause and circumstances of fires and/or explosions, processing fire scenes, collecting, identifying and preserving evidence following chain-of-custody procedures, interviewing witnesses and suspects, documenting findings and preparing reports, responding to requests for assistance, participating in the investigation of major crimes with other jurisdictions and law enforcement
personnel.
As needed, this role may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Additional responsibilities include providing public fire and life safety education to local citizens, organizations, governmental agencies and schools through lectures, training and demonstrations.
Duties and Responsibilities
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma (or GED) and three (3) years of directly related experience and certified technical training in fire protection and prevention
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing and Certifications:
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, intense noise and travel; and frequent exposure to inadequate lighting and movement restrictions.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01
Please select your highest level of education completed.
02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?
03
Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
04
Do you currently hold a Standard Fire Inspector Certificate or Probationary Fire Inspector Certificate issued through the NC Department of Insurance Code Official's Qualification Board? If so, what level and upload a copy of your certificate or pre-qualification letter. Use the following link to pre-qualify if you don't hold a fire inspector certification: https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensingcert/code-officials-qualification-board-coqb/coqb-prequalify-or-militaryNote: Please provide a Pre-Qualification letter from the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM) if you do not hold a standard or probationary fire certificate from North Carolina.
05
Do you have experience in performing fire protection plans review? If so, explain.
06
Do you have experience conducting new construction fire inspections (fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire pump, storage tanks, and generators)? If so, explain.
07
How many years of experience do you have experience conducting existing building fire inspections?
08
Do you have any computer software experience (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint)? If so, explain.
Required Question
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00031
Department: Fire Marshal
Opening Date: 03/28/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $63,932.00 - $77,752.00
Job Description
This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.
The Deputy Fire Marshal provides fire safety inspections, fire plan reviews and life safety education. Incumbents conduct comprehensive, technical inspections of buildings and property to verify that exits, fire protection equipment and systems, building construction, interior finishes and occupant loads conform to applicable fire and safety laws, regulations and standards.
Work includes advanced, skilled reviews of building systems or structure plans for compliance with building codes. Integral core work involves investigating the origin, cause and circumstances of fires and/or explosions, processing fire scenes, collecting, identifying and preserving evidence following chain-of-custody procedures, interviewing witnesses and suspects, documenting findings and preparing reports, responding to requests for assistance, participating in the investigation of major crimes with other jurisdictions and law enforcement
personnel.
As needed, this role may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Additional responsibilities include providing public fire and life safety education to local citizens, organizations, governmental agencies and schools through lectures, training and demonstrations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Explains and interprets provisions of fire codes to building owners, managers and employers
- Issues summons for fire hazards not corrected on subsequent inspections and enforce code when responsible party fail to cooperate
- Leads educational training related to fire and life safety procedures and practices
- Gathers and document details of plans and submittal review; determines compliance and issue permits based upon approved plans
- Provides technical expertise, advice and guidance related to code compliance questions and interpretations. Communicates with and supports customers regarding permit applicants and other stakeholders, coordinates reviews with other departments, and recommends alternatives and solutions for maintaining compliance
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma (or GED) and three (3) years of directly related experience and certified technical training in fire protection and prevention
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing and Certifications:
- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- North Carolina certification as a Fire/Arson Investigator
- Possess a minimum of a probationary Fire Inspector Level II or higher certification issued through the NC Department of Insurance Code Official's Qualification Board. Fire Inspector Level III must be obtained within four (4) years of employment
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
- Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing and monitoring work
- Best practices, trends and emerging technologies
- Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis
- Business math concepts
- Research methods
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
- Customer service principles
- Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
- Modern office technology.
- Performing fire investigations and reporting findings
- Performing technical plans review and inspections to determine building system code compliance
- Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason
- Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands
- Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports, presentations, and correspondence
- Providing attention to detail in assignments
- Comprehending reference books and manuals
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
- Providing customer service
- Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, intense noise and travel; and frequent exposure to inadequate lighting and movement restrictions.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01
Please select your highest level of education completed.
- Some high school
- High school diploma (or GED)
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD or other professional degree
02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 6 years
- 6 to less than 7 years
- 7 to less than 8 years
- 8 to less than 9 years
- 9 to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
03
Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
- Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
- I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
- No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.
04
Do you currently hold a Standard Fire Inspector Certificate or Probationary Fire Inspector Certificate issued through the NC Department of Insurance Code Official's Qualification Board? If so, what level and upload a copy of your certificate or pre-qualification letter. Use the following link to pre-qualify if you don't hold a fire inspector certification: https://www.ncosfm.gov/licensingcert/code-officials-qualification-board-coqb/coqb-prequalify-or-militaryNote: Please provide a Pre-Qualification letter from the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM) if you do not hold a standard or probationary fire certificate from North Carolina.
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have experience in performing fire protection plans review? If so, explain.
06
Do you have experience conducting new construction fire inspections (fire sprinkler, fire alarm, fire pump, storage tanks, and generators)? If so, explain.
07
How many years of experience do you have experience conducting existing building fire inspections?
- None
- 0 to less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 6 years
- 6 to less than 7 years
- 7 to less than 8 years
- 8 to less than 9 years
- 9 to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
08
Do you have any computer software experience (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint)? If so, explain.
Required Question