JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Fire Chief or his designee, the Deputy Fire Marshal promotes compliance with the City fire prevention and inspection program through building inspections, fire plans review, public fire education programs, fire and arson investigations, and responses to public inquiries and complaints concerning fire and life safety issues.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Performs scheduled and unannounced inspections of commercial, industrial, school, nursing home, daycare, apartment, and governmental buildings, etc. to ensure compliance with laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards. Records inspections and documents findings. * Prepares and issues correction notices to building owners or managers for violations of applicable code(s). Establishes deadlines and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.  Documents efforts to bring property owners into compliance. * Inspects occupancies that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards. * Evaluates new construction plans for compliance with applicable adopted building and fire codes and their referenced standards. Composes correspondence to project management and Fairbanks Building Department of plan deficiencies found. * Supervises acceptance and maintenance testing of fire protection and/or fire detection systems in new and existing buildings to verify that the systems are operating in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate codes. * Participates in firefighting activities. Ensures preservation of evidence. * May act as Public Information Officer or perform other tasks as assigned by the Incident Commander on emergency scenes. * Develops and presents public education programs for school and community groups on topics including, but not limited to, fire prevention, fire safety, and awareness. Trains other employees. Participates in the Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program. * Investigates fires using the principles and techniques of fire investigation to determine origin and cause of fire. Coordinates fire investigations with law enforcement personnel as appropriate. Collects evidence. Documents findings through photography and videotape. Conducts interviews. Investigates false alarms and open burning complaints. * Interprets fire and life safety codes, explains compliance requirements, and provides other information to the public and other agency personnel. * Attends in service training classes. May be required to travel for various training opportunities. * May provide courtroom testimony regarding code violations and/or fire scene investigations. * Represents the department on various committees within the organization and in the community. Attends committee and other meetings as assigned. * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. The above examples are representative of assignments performed by this job class and are not intended to be all inclusive. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES These factors will be the basis for selecting qualified candidates to be interviewed. Candidates hired must satisfactorily demonstrate these factors during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment: * Knowledge of the English grammar, spelling, sentence punctuation, and report writing techniques. * Knowledge of math sufficient to compute occupant loads, allowable area in buildings, placement of exits, water flow, and fire loss statistics. * Knowledge of chemistry and hazardous materials. * Some knowledge of fire department operations and terminology. * Ability to conduct fire inspections and investigations in a detailed and efficient manner. * Ability to read, interpret, and understand various construction documents including architectural plans. * Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. * Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and explain codes and regulations relating to fire prevention, inspections, and investigation. * Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public and to obtain compliance with fire codes and regulations. * Ability to recognize fire hazards associated with various types of construction and in the storage of hazardous materials such as flammables and explosives. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Persons applying for this position must meet the following criteria: * High school graduation or equivalent; AND * Must possess and maintain a valid Alaska Driver's License throughout the duration of employment.; AND * Must obtain and retain an International Code Council Fire Inspector I Certification or equivalent within 24 months of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * State of Alaska or National certification as a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) or Alaska Fire Investigator Technician. * International Code Council Fire Plans Examiner Certification. * Associate degree in Fire Science or another related field. * Four (4) years of work experience in fire suppression, prevention, inspection, or investigation, or in building inspection or construction that required the application and/or enforcement of building codes. * * Course work or training in the above listed occupational areas may be substituted for performance or understanding.