DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL Category: Full-Time Status: Open Hourly: Min. $28.838 - Mid $36.047 Published: December 29, 2025 Closing: Until Filled DEFINITION The Deputy Fire Marshal will alternate between Fire Inspections and Fire Investigations. The Deputy Fire Marshal will inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws. The Deputy Fire Marshal may investigate and gather facts to determine cause and origin of fires and explosions and will assist the Fire Marshal in case development. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Fire Marshal. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and field environment; exposure to toxic waste, chemical, dust/mites, fume, odor, explosive, electrical and mechanical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature swings, and heights; walking; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; running; pushing, pulling, lifting, dragging, and carrying up to 40 pounds; climbing; crawling; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by two-way radio; fine finger manipulation; operation of calculator, personal computer and typewriter; operation of flam/comb detector and a variety of hand tools; operation of a motor vehicle through city traffic. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. *Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice. The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. |