Conducts cause and origin investigations for fires and explosions; Conducts investigations for environmental crimes; Conducts investigations for industrial and construction accidents; Assists with police investigations when requested; Conducts inspections for violations of the Statewide Fire Prevention Code, Uniform Statewide Building Code, and Virginia Maintenance Code for: fire prevention permits, hazardous use permits, citizen complaints, City Council requests, unfit housing cases, new business licenses, alcoholic beverage control, daycares, and department of housing and urban development requests; Assists fire inspectors and performs all related fire inspector activities; Attend Metro Area Arson & Explosive Investigator Group meetings with representatives from ATF, the Washington D.C. fire department and local Virginia fire departments; Attends civic association meetings; Attend meetings with other City agencies including the police department, the sheriffs office, fire suppression, mental health, and adult protective services; Develops strategies to remediate code violations with other City agencies; Performs law enforcement activities related to listed investigations and inspections, including: obtaining and executing search warrants; collecting evidence; interviewing witnesses and suspects of crimes; making arrests and transporting prisoners to the jail; issuing summonses, parking tickets, and civil penalty tickets; impounding vehicles; preparing case files for prosecution and conferring with the Commonwealths Attorney with regards to cases; Obtains subpoenas for records; Provides backup for police when requested or when evidently necessary; Assists police with any law enforcement activities when requested; Assists State and Federal authorities with any law enforcement activities when requested; Proactively monitors known nuisance activity areas for illegal activities; Attends required training, including: firearms training and firearms qualification; Joint training in conjunction with the Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriffs Office in the areas of officer safety, defensive tactics, building searches, and patrol procedures; Attends educational seminars and training classes related to the re-certification of law enforcement officer, fire investigator, fire inspector, and property maintenance inspector certifications; Attends Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development training; Provides courtroom testimony for criminal cases; Provides courtroom testimony for civil cases; Provides courtroom testimony for police cases when requested; Provides extensive interaction with citizens, including: advising and instructing occupants regarding fire causes and hazards; Responding to citizen complaints related to housing; instructing occupants on fire watch procedures; discussing housing conditions with landlords and tenants; responding to citizen complaints related to waste, trash, weed and grass control; Interacting with potentially dangerous and mentally unstable subjects; Providing outreach and educational fire safety training to various citizen groups; Observing fire drills at businesses and schools and providing feedback; Answering any related questions received from citizens; Maintains accurate records of all activities and manages code administration programs, including: the Residential Rental Inspection program; coordinating in-house training; coordinating special events; Developing and conducting fire safety programs for public educational purposes; and, reviewing approved site plans for field compliance with emergency vehicle easement requirements; Prepares accurate correspondence and report writing of inspections, investigations, condemnations, and corrections; Works in other dangerous and hazardous scenarios, including: providing assistance in rendering properties safe during emergency incidents due to natural disasters or major fire situations; working in hoarded and unsanitary buildings; working in structurally unsafe buildings; working in dangerous outdoor conditions, including both landscape and weather hazards; working special events involving fireworks, explosives, and other hazards; Acts quickly and calmly in all hazardous and dangerous circumstances, including dealing with mentally unstable individuals; Maintains 24-hour standby status for a full week once every 8 weeks in preparation for callback to investigate fires or other events; Responds to the City with full work equipment within two hours at any time during the standby week; Performs related work as required. 5/15/25, 2:49 PM Job Bulletin https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/%7B0%7Dalexandria/jobs/newprint/4228944 1/5 A Deputy Fire Marshal I is a sworn law enforcement officer and investigates re, explosion, and environmental incidents within the City and investigates the origin and cause of res, explosions, and environmental crimes; conducts in-depth interviews of suspects and witnesses; collects and preserves evidence; issues summonses and makes custodial arrests as necessary; prepares detailed investigation reports and cases for court and testifies as needed; responds to emergency incidents as directed; conducts in-depth investigations and follow-ups; maintains all state and local certifications required of the position; and performs related duties as required.