The City of Kodiak is recruiting for regular, full-time Deputy Fire Marshal in the Kodiak Fire Department that is dedicated to protecting lives and serving the community.

Under general administrative direction of the Fire Chief, this position oversees day-to-day activities of the fire and life safety program to include fire inspection, plans review, and fire investigation. Secondary duties of this position assist with operations of the Fire Department including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and related programs, services, and operations. Participates in managing the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area and development of tactical objectives to reach said goals. Recommends and administers departmental policies and procedures. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Fire Chief. Coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies. Works with subordinate leaders to ensure department compliance with operations and safety procedures and standards. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of responsibility. Serves as third in command to the Deputy Fire Chief, and acts in their absence.

The goal of the City of Kodiak government is to provide quality municipal services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by federal and state law, the Charter of the City of Kodiak, the Kodiak City Code, and the citizens of Kodiak as represented by the City Council. The Deputy Fire Marshal must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the department and is responsible for maintaining a level of professional expertise and image that promotes efficient use of the resources available to the department.

Examples Of Essential

Duties

• Plan, schedule, and conduct fire and life safety inspections of all buildings, processes, and practices regulated by the department to ensure compliance with applicable State fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Conduct on-site inspections of new and existing buildings and tenant spaces on the road system for compliance with applicable State fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards; documents findings and prepares reports.
• Issues notices of existing violations and notices of fire hazards, set forth time limitations as required, and direct the owner or occupants of a building to correct violations and bring property into compliance. Perform follow-up inspections.
• Works with the Building Safety Department and provides plan reviews for fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Coordinates, directs, and performs fire investigation activities to determine cause of the fire; investigates, documents, and assists in the prosecution of arson cases; prepares records and reports of activities, incidents, inspections, and others.
• Assume command of all firefighting/emergency medical services (EMS) personnel and apparatus at the scene of emergency incidents until relieved . Directs emergency activities and makes decisions as to the best methods of controlling the incident. Calls for supplementary personnel, equipment and apparatus as needed. Preforms firefighting and EMS duties and responsibilities as needed.

Participate in the development and implementation of goals