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Position Title Code: 6528-4-18429-47-0037 NEW

Deadline: Until Filled

Department: Fire Marshal’s Office

Salary: $19.87 – $24.84 Hourly. Commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

Ensures 24-hour fire coverage of on-duty and on-call personnel. Conducts analysis of fire scene to determine origin and cause. Documents and takes photographs of fire scene, makes sketches, gathers and preserves evidence. Conducts interviews with witnesses, suspects, and those with interests in the property. Takes written and sworn statements. Schedules and responds to citizen requests for fire inspections. Conducts Plan Reviews. Performs inspections of homes, businesses, schools and other structures. Detects fire hazards and makes recommendations for corrections. Performs timely follow-up inspections to insure compliance. Performs inspections of county owned and leased facilities in conjunction with Risk Management and Facilities Management. Maintains records and reports of inspections. Makes public education presentations. Supports emergency operations in fire protection. Supports the Juvenile Fire Intervention and Emergency Management Program.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Fire Science or Fire Technology/Engineering Technology or a directly related field AND three (3) years experience in public safety (law enforcement, fire protection, fire inspector/prevention) for a government agency.

OR

Any combination of experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications or Special Requirements *Basic TCLEOSE certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education *Basic TCFP Arson Investigator certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection *Basic TCFP Fire Inspector certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection *Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred: *Bilingual in English/Spanish certification *Advanced certificates in all licenses and certifications, Instructor Certification and ICC Certifications

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and works some holidays, nights and weekends.

Work site: 5555 Airport Boulevard

TCLEOSE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
DRUG & ALCOHOL TEST REQUIRED
PHYSICAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAM REQUIRED
CRIMINAL, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & DRIVING BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Download the Travis County Employment Application at www.TravisCountyJobs.org and submit with resume to resumes.hr@co.travis.tx.us or direct mail to: Travis County-HRMD, 1010 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701. (512) 854-9165.