Arson Investigator

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Arson Investigator to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Fire Marshal Office. Are you a dynamic and caring leader? Are you data-driven? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Arson Investigator earns a competitive hourly salary of $49.94-$54.57/hour, based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a high performing detail-oriented individual to work as an Arson Investigator in our fast-growing Pearland Fire Marshal Office. The successful candidate will be a positive individual with an intuitive personality that is professionally adept to working in a multifaceted environment. You possess excellent oral and written communication skills, well organized, flexible and acts with independence and with sound judgement.

The ideal Arson Investigator is driven by the need to ensure that every investigation is conducted thoroughly and with the highest integrity. You understand the big-picture impact of your decisions and is confident in your ability to explore and stay abreast of industry standards and trends related to arson investigations.

Essential Functions:

• Performs fire inspections of new and existing facilities and/or structures to ensure compliance with various laws and City Ordinances.
• Meets with contractors and examines building plans as needed to discuss projects under construction.
• Performs plan reviews of facilities and/or structures being proposed in the City to ensure they meet the requirements as adopted by the City.
• Performs fire investigations.
• Performs investigations related to professional standards.
• Enforces environmental crimes.
• Manages evidence in the event of criminal acts.
• Performs data entry, record keeping, and reporting.
• Ensures evidence is secure related to investigations Enforces federal, state, and local laws and codes.
• Performs fire prevention education.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in fire science or closely related field.
• Experience is preferred pertaining to fire inspections, fire investigation, or closely related experience.

Special Certification and Licenses

• TCOLE Peace Officer Certification
• TCFP Fire Inspector Certification
• TCFP Fire Investigator Certification
• Plans Examiner I (preferred, but not required)
• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
• Texas Class ''C'' Driver's License