Fire Marshal/Division Chief

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Under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief, is responsible for the overall operation of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Life Safety,
Responsibilities include assuring compliance with the City's Fire Prevention Regulations and the Municipal Code of Ordinances, Florida Fire Prevention Code, Florida Statutes 633, Broward County Amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code and Florida Administrative Code; long and short range planning of the Bureau's projects to meet the goals and objectives of the Fire Department; research and innovation of programs to advance the work of the Fire Prevention methods in Hollywood; supervising on-site inspections of buildings and structures; developing Community Risk Reduction programs, coordinating promotional and educational work in Fire Safety, and supervising the cause and origin of fires. The incumbent will assume all duties including deciding issues as the Fire Code Official and Fire Plans Examiner for the Fire Chief. Responsibilities may also include supervisory and administrative work in the delivery of emergency services, maintaining a thorough knowledge of the divisions within the fire department, and assuming the responsibilities of the Deputy Fire Chief in his/her absence. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in policy formulation and implementation, budget preparation and personnel processing. Work is performed with broad latitude in decision making and independent judgment. Work is reviewed through conferences, observation and daily written reports for results obtained.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews all site plans, final engineering plans, new construction/remodeling plans, etc. to ensure that they comply with state law, state Fire Marshal's Uniform Rules and Standards, Florida Accessibility Code, Florida Building Code, adopted National Fire Protection Association Standards, and City of Hollywood Code of Ordinances as they relate to fire and life safety.
• Supervises and directs inspections; detects and orders the removal of fire and life safety hazards; designs systems for monitoring regulation compliance.
• Manages and directs investigations of fires that resulted in substantial loss, serious injury, or death; determines cause and origin of fire; analyses circumstances surrounding the fire.
• Designs, establishes and maintains a system of records and files regarding fire investigations, inspections, and other pertinent information and documentation; maintains and updates personnel records.
• Assigns, reviews, evaluates and rates the work of subordinates engaged in fire prevention activities; schedules training programs; instructs and advises subordinates in the methods, techniques, and tactics of fire prevention work.
• Transmits directives and information to personnel to ensure cooperation in the attainment of departmental goals and objectives; establishes and maintains close contact and cooperative agreements with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Consults with attorneys, architects, engineers, fire marshals, builders, contractors, building officials, property owners and the general public on matters related to fire and life safety, building codes, fire suppression system inspections, fire prevention methods and practices, and exercises independent judgment when reaching final decisions.
• Addresses civic and other groups regarding the activities and programs of the Fire Department to explain and promote public understanding of its responsibilities.
• Plans, develops, assigns personnel to, and participates in, comprehensive programs for fire prevention and life-safety, including Public Education programs. Conducts in-service training classes for departmental personnel.
• Directs and supervises department personnel; may recommend hiring, promotions, transfers, and evaluates employees. Recommends disciplinary actions to personnel under their supervision as necessary, to include suspension and/or termination.
• Serves as a member of the City's Site Plan Review Committee for adherence to fire protection requirements.
• Enforces the rules and regulations of the Fire Department and recommends changes to same. Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Prepares and administers the annual budget for the Bureau and/or other Divisions and provides the Fire Chief with annual revenue projections generated by fire prevention fees and fire plan review activities.
• Participates in contract negotiations with the bargaining unit.
• Performs special assignments from the Deputy Fire Chief as required; may assume the responsibilities of Deputy Fire Chief.
• May respond to major incidents involving Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Suppression and Hazardous Material Mitigation; and may function as an Incident Commander.
• Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

The Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:

• Experience as a Deputy or Assistant Fire Marshal or higher rank; OR
• Currently a Fire Prevention Officer III with the City of Hollywood with a minimum of two (2) years in rank;
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field (in accordance with the Educational Incentive Payment from the Insurance Commissioners Trust Fund (pursuant to F.S. 633.382). Must meet the requirements for Fire Code Official within one year probationary period under Broward County Amendments to the Florida Fire Code.

Preferred:

• Experience as a Fire Marshal with a minimum of three (3) years in rank or as a Deputy or Assistant Fire Marshal with a minimum of five (5) years in rank; Master's Degree in a related field (in accordance with the Educational Incentive Payment from the Insurance Commissioners Trust Fund (pursuant to F.S. 633.382)

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

NOTE: Proof of possession of required and preferred certifications must be submitted with application.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• State of Florida Certified Firefighter II (required)
• State of Florida Certified Fire Safety Inspector (required)
• State of Florida Certified Emergency Medical Technician (required)
• State of Florida Certified Paramedic (preferred)
• Certification as a Fire Code Official under Broward County Amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code within one year probationary period (required)
• State of Florida Certified Fire Code Administrator (preferred)
• State of Florida Certified Fire Officer III (preferred)Valid Driver's License
• State of Florida Certified Fire Investigator (preferred)
• NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner (preferred)
• NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (preferred)
• NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I (preferred)
• State of Florida Class "D" with "E" endorsement license (required)
• Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Fire Department.
• Knowledge of federal, state, county and local laws and regulations relating to Fire Inspection and Fire Investigation.
• Knowledge of evaluation methods to assess Fire/Rescue activities.
• Knowledge of the Fire Department's Incident Command System.
• Ability to establish programs and procedures relevant to public education, fire inspection, and fire investigation.
• Ability to identify unsafe situations or dangers.
• Ability to evaluate a subordinate's performance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain high morale and productivity among subordinates.
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Examination The examination will consist of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience. The scoring will be as follows:

70 points: for meeting the minimum qualification of the position as stated above.
5 points: for possession & proof of a Master's degree in related field
5 Points: for possession & proof of a State of FL Fire Code Administrator certification
5 Points: for possession & proof of a State of FL Fire Officer 3 certification
2.5 Points: for possession & proof of an NFPA Fire Plans Examiner certification
2.5 Points: for possession & proof of an NFPA Fire Protection Specialist certification
2.5 Points: for possession & proof of an NFPA Fire Inspector I certification
2.5 Points: for possession & proof of State of Florida Certified Fire Investigator
2.5 points: Current or previous experience as a Fire Marshal for a minimum of 3 years
2.5 points: Currently working as a Deputy or Assistant Fire Marshal with a minimum of five (5) years in rank

To accurately evaluate training and experience at time of application, candidates must submit a detailed application or resume indicating length of tenure and copies of levels of educational achievement. Additional Information

• All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
  
  Employment of Relatives: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
  
  • The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
  • The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
  • The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
  As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
  
  REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling ....
  All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).
  
  The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.