Fire Marshal Deputy Assistant II

JOB
Conducts operations within the Fire Investigation Division, the Fire Prevention Division or Fire Inspection Division. Reports to an Assistant Fire Marshal or Fire Marshal.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the second in a series of five fire marshal-related job classifications within the Public Safety/Emergency Management job family. This classification is distinguished by the years of experience related to Fire Safety and Prevention. Available for emergency response at all times when in geographic area. Emergency operations require working under difficult conditions. This classification requires a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department, including frequent evenings and weekends.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Ensures 24-hour fire coverage of on-duty and on-call personnel. Conducts analysis of fire and explosion scenes to determine origin and cause. Documents and takes photographs of scenes, makes sketches, gathers and preserves evidence. Conducts interviews with witnesses, suspects and those with interests in the property. Takes written and sworn statements. May be responsible for an Arson Canine Program and provide housing, training and upkeep of arson dog. May assist in Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program by counseling and training juvenile offenders. Initiates and completes assigned investigation and case reports and related documents. Conducts follow-up investigations. Prepares affidavits for arrest warrants, search warrants and subpoenas and executes them. Prepares cases for presentation to prosecutor's office. Testifies before grand jury, justice of the peace court, state and federal courts. Supports emergency operations in fire protection, rescue, aviation, law enforcement, hazmat, homeland security and emergency management. Instruct classes on fire protection. Makes public presentations related to fire prevention education. Maintains assigned County vehicle and equipment. Schedules and responds to citizen requests for fire inspections. Conducts Plan Reviews. Performs inspections of homes, businesses, schools and other structures. Detects fire hazards and makes recommendations for corrections. Performs timely follow-up inspections to ensure compliance. Performs inspections of County-owned and leased facilities in conjunction with Risk Management and Facilities Management. Maintains records and reports of inspections. Makes public education presentations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50-100 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Must be available to work in inclement weather. Subject to contact with dust, dangerous machinery, noise, fumes, potential harm, vibration, communicable diseases, and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to performing physically challenging work in environmentally adverse and dangerous conditions.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. Works some holidays, Works some nights, Works some weekendsLocation: 314 West 11th Street Austin, TX 78701Department: Emergency ServicesCriminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.For updates or questions on this position, contact: Katy.Westfall@traviscountytx.govThis job 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 overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.