Job Description

Summary Statement

This is the supervisory level which includes regional responsibility within an assigned district or geographical area of the State.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Determines life safety and code compliance through evaluation of building design construction materials and mechanical plant.
• Provides interpretation of fire codes and standards.
• Provides alternative strategies for acceptable modifications for fire safety and prevention.
• Investigates fire and explosions; secures the scene identify and gather physical evidence test materials to establish facts and interviews witness to obtain information and sworn testimony.
• Prepares reports of investigation.
• Participates with other law enforcement agencies and insurance carriers to investigate fires and explosions and prosecutes responsible individual(s).
• Conducts public fire and arson prevention presentations.
• May testify in court cases involving fires explosion and suspected arson.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Deputy Fire Marshal IV Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a State of Delaware Council on Police Training Certificate.
2. Three years experience in conducting fire investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain information gathering evidence and documenting findings.
3. Three years experience in interpreting national and local building and fire codes.
4. Three years experience in reviewing architectural mechanical civil and electrical plans and specifications.
5. Six months experience in presenting and defending sworn expert testimony.
6. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
7. Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work academic training training provided through an employer or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional technical and clerical employees.
8. Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the recruiting Department in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

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The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.

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