Lieutenant / Assistant Fire Marshal

About This Role

Roanoke Fire-EMS, an Internationally Accredited ISO Class 1 Fire-EMS Department, is seeking candidates for the position of Lieutenant/Assistant Fire Marshal. Employees in this classification serve as a fire inspector/investigator for an assigned zone of the City of Roanoke while also supporting fire investigation activities as needed. <br><br>The Assistant Fire Marshals enforce the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, issuing citations and summonses as necessary for enforcement. Assistant Fire Marshals are also responsible for conducting both cause and origin and criminal investigations of fires, explosions, or other incidents.<br><br>Ideal candidates are highly energetic and strongly motivated with a passion for fire prevention and fire investigation activities. Candidates should have fire inspection and investigation experience, but current full-time employees of Roanoke Fire-EMS will be considered without this experience, but will be required to obtain all required certifications to maintain appointment. Candidates familiar with the City of Roanoke are encouraged to apply.<br><br>Performs responsible protective and technical service work in the Fire Marshal's Office of Roanoke Fire –

Requirements

<strong>QUALIFICATIONS </strong><br>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<br><br><strong>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE</strong><br>High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by formal training in fire prevention methods and techniques, and origin and cause investigation methods and techniques; and three to five years related experience and/or training in fire suppression, fire prevention, EMS and fire/arson investigation work; or equivalent combination of education and experience