Deputy Fire Marshal, City of West Columbia
Assists the fire marshal with pre-construction plans and specifications review to ensure compliance with all local, state, and national fire and building codes; provides interpretation of fire and/or building codes to the public as requested. Conducts code compliance inspections on all existing commercial buildings within assigned area to ensure compliance with all local, state, and national fire and building codes. Works with engineers, architects, and contractors to correct code discrepancies.
Assists fire marshal to ensure all commercial properties are inspected annually at a minimum. Assists with investigating complaints regarding fire code violations and prepares written reports of findings. Prepares and/or processes inspection reports, code violation reports, correction notices, various permits, investigation reports, incident reports, and various other reports, memos, and correspondence.
Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of department rules and regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standard operational guidelines (SOGs). Develops, plans, and administers fire prevention programs for schools and other available opportunities within the district for the public. (Refer to full job description for additional duties.)
Possess a High School Diploma or GED supplemented by a minimum of two years experience as a firefighter. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of South Carolina within ninety days of position appointment. Must possess or be eligible to obtain: NFPA 1001 Firefighter II, NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I, ICC or NFPA Fire Inspector I, NFPA Driver Operator or equivalent. Must possess National Registry EMT certification or higher or obtain NREMT certification within twenty-four (24) months of employment. (Please submit copies of certifications with application via the instructions at the end of the online application.)
Employment application is available online at www.westcolumbiasc.gov/employment or obtained in person at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall located at 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Completed, signed applications (resume required) may be mailed to the attention of Marquis Solomon, Deputy Chief, P. O. Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044, or e-mailed to wcfd@westcolumbiasc.gov.