FIRE MARSHAL
$64,125–$88,173 year
On-siteBentonville, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Direct a comprehensive county-wide fire protection and Building Safety program, overseeing daily operations including inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial structures for code compliance. Conduct fire origin and cause investigations, compile reports, and address hazardous conditions. Review new construction plans, manage fire apparatus inventory, and prepare budgets. Serve as a liaison to the Benton County Fire Association and coordinate with emergency management agencies to ensure volunteer department readiness. Provide public education and lectures on fire prevention while supervising eight county employees and assisting with EMS oversight.
Required Qualifications
- 10 years minimum in fire science relating to fire prevention, inspection, plans review, fire cause investigation, hazardous materials, supervisory, resource management and fire suppression techniques
- Beyond a high school level
- Training in supervision, fiscal and personnel management
- Successful completion of state required firefighter and EMS courses
- Valid Arkansas Driver's license
- Good driving record
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Considerable knowledge of building construction
- Considerable knowledge of fire science
- Considerable knowledge of fire behavior
- Considerable knowledge of fire technology
- Considerable knowledge of fire origin and cause investigation techniques
- Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes
- Considerable knowledge of laws and ordinances
- Considerable knowledge of Arkansas Statutes
- Considerable knowledge of specific fire, rescue and EMS conditions of the county
- Considerable knowledge of Rescue and EMS operations
- Considerable knowledge of Rescue and EMS skills
- Considerable knowledge of Rescue and EMS laws
- Thorough knowledge of understanding of county safety policies practices procedures
- Thorough knowledge of understanding of county policies
- Thorough knowledge of understanding of labor practices
- Ability to analyze County's fire and life safety needs and identify target hazards
- Ability to read and interpret complex written materials
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, the public, elected officials, the business community, Planning, Environmental Affairs and DEM departments and Sheriff's Office personnel
- Ability to develop, prepare and present annual budget
- Ability to recognize situations that need action and then to take appropriate actions as necessary
- Ability to resolve conflict at lowest levels
- Skill and ability in fire suppression techniques
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
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