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City of Winchester
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Position Title: Fire Marshal
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Position Type: Arson Investigation
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Position Location: Winchester, VA
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Closed date: 03/07/2012
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Job Description
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| Winchester's Fire Marshal performs difficult protective services and administrative work in the field of emergency operations, fire investigations, inspections, and fire prevention; and does related work as required.
Work is performed under general supervision of the chief. Limited supervision is exercised over a medium group of fire & rescue lieutenants and administrative personnel. Limited supervision may be exercised over a large group of personnel during emergency incidents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and maintain a satisfactory attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.
· Plans and supervises fire prevention programs.
· Conducts test of fire alarm and fire protection systems.
· Plans, supervises and implements the public education program for citizens.
· Conducts or coordinates educational fire prevention programs, lectures and demonstrations upon request.
· Inspects commercial, industrial and institutional buildings and site plans for fire hazards and general compliance with fire prevention codes.
· Supervises fire investigation/cause and origin.
· Interview, interrogate, and arrest suspects.
· Answers inquiries from the public regarding fire prevention practices.
· Inspects and issues all permits required by the fire code, occupancy, blasting and fireworks.
· Conducts evaluations of subordinates.
· Oversees assigned budget.
· Makes recommendations concerning amendments and improvements in fire prevention and building codes and other regulating ordinances affecting fire prevention, safety and fire and rescue programs.
· Responsible for obtaining information on assigned grants.
· Communicates and coordinates with volunteer members and volunteer officers.
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Additional Information
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| Winchester is Virginia's northernmost city and the historic hub of the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Located 80 miles northwest of Washington, DC, we enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and affordable quality of life.
Our combination volunteer/professional Fire & Rescue Department serves 26,000 city residents from 4 stations, and we have mutual aid agreements with 3 surrounding counties. We pride ourselves on continuing education and excellent public service.
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Job Requirements
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- Age 21
- Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Additional Requirement :
Applicants must:
Have a valid driver’s license
Have a bachelor degree or equivalent experience
Have NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 certification
Have ICS 300 & 400 certification
Be a non-tobacco user
Pass a medical physical exam
Current certifications as recognized by the Virginia Fire Marshal Academy:
Law Enforcement for Fire Marshals
1031 Fire Inspector
1033 Fire Investigator
Public Fire and Life Safety Educator I
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Salary Information
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| Salary: $52,644.80 - $84,240.00 annual |
Contact Information
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hrdept@ci.winchester.va.us
City of Winchester
Winchester, Virginia
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How To Apply
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| Please apply online at www.winchesterva.gov
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