JOB
Responsible for the operation and supervision of the Fire Marshal’s Office. Coordinates the Tarrant County Arson Task Force, investigates fires within the County and assists incorporated cities with arson investigations, HazMat and explosive incidents, and domestic preparedness. Inspects all County and other buildings for fire code safety, administer and enforcement of the fire code, prepares arson cases for prosecution, provides recommendations regarding burn bans and fireworks, and conducts fire prevention training.Posting may close at any time.BENEFITS Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays For more information, please click on the link below: http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Coordinates and supervises the organization and operations of the Tarrant County Fire Marshal’s Office, ensuring and providing fire, EMS, and arson investigation services for unincorporated areas within the County. Supervises the Fire Marshal’s Office staff and related projects and activities.Advises the County Administrator’s Office and coordinates the process for burn ban declarations and limitations on the sale and use of certain types of fireworks based on weather information and drought conditions. Works closely with local and state officials to ensure a coordinated effort to provide for the safety of the citizens and property in the County.Works in concert with rural, volunteer, and municipal fire departments, Fire Chiefs, Fire Marshals, EMS providers, and State and Federal Agencies to establish and maintain effective training, response and preparedness programs for arson, wildfires, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) issues, and large-scale incidents within the County. Works with County Emergency Management to coordinate county-wide response, external assistance and requested resources in the event of a major incident. Participates in the planning, conducting and evaluation of emergency drills and exercises as needed.Coordinates with Tarrant County 9-1-1 District to ensure that all location addresses in the unincorporated areas of the County are assigned and routed to the correct fire and EMS services areas when a 9-1-1 call is dialed from that location.Investigates fires for cause and origin in order to determine if arson has been committed. Gathers evidence and information for arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) responsible for arson. Testifies in court as an expert witness on findings.Serves as coordinator for the Tarrant County Arson Task Force and participates in various HazMat, Explosive and Technical Rescue Teams in the County. Develops, recommends, and administers the Fire Marshal’s Office annual budget and forecasts funds needed for equipment, materials, supplies, and staffing. Monitors expenses, approves needed funds, and plans for budget purposes.Manages and monitors grants related to fire service.Inspects all County facilities as well as daycare centers, foster homes, schools and commercial businesses in the unincorporated areas for compliance with fire safety codes.Works cooperatively with the County Emergency Management Coordinator and staff to ensure emergency response and preparedness in the County. Makes presentations regarding Tarrant County’s fire/EMS/arson programs as needed and requested. Provides County input and assistance by serving on various public safety/fire/EMS/emergency management committees with local, regional, state, and federal Government entities and/or other public agencies to ensure coordinated preparedness and response efforts.Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the business as assigned or required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, climb, lift, push, pull, and bend. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to dig out structure fires, lift, pull and wale. Hazards include making arrests and a risk of smoke inhalation, chemicals, explosives, and electrical shocks. Eyesight with the ability to differentiate colors, sense of smell, good hearing and speaking voice required.