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Assistant Fire Chief II Page 1 I 3 Jurisdiction: City of Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 12/21/1999 Amended: 9/13/16 ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF II DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an important administrative position involving responsibility for assisting the Fire Chief in carrying out the responsibilities in Fire Code Enforcement, apparatus and facilities maintenance, fire prevention, emergency operation planning and training. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Fire Chief and in accordance with applicable laws and departmental policies and procedures. This position may also function as the Deputy Fire Marshall. The incumbent may be required to supervise departmental and volunteer staff on an assigned rotation basis. The Assistant Fire Chief II is responsible for enforcement of state and municipal building, plumbing, housing, multiple residence, energy, zoning and electrical laws, codes and ordinances. The incumbent also enforces the city codes and ordinances relating to junked vehicles, signs and refuse disposal. Employees in this class do not have responsibility for the examination of construction or for the inspection of large-scale construction involving the use of reinforced concrete or structural steel. Code Enforcement responsibilities are performed under the general supervision of the Mayor or his/her designee with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent decision making in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over Fire Department personnel while engaged in Code Enforcement activities. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Develops policy standards to unify departmental activities; Schedules and coordinates shift activities in Fire Code Enforcement, apparatus and facilities maintenance, fire prevention and emergency operations planning and training; Secures budget estimate data, makes budget estimate studies, and assists in the preparation of the budget and maintenance of budget control; Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of written reports as required; Participates in the departmental chain-of-command for Fire/Emergency Incident control; Oversees training program for paid and volunteer members of the Fire Department; Assists in the inspection of buildings in compliance with the City Fire Code and New York State Law; Investigates the cause, origin and circumstance of fires of a suspicious nature; Functions as liaison officer between the volunteer and paid staff; Investigates reported fire code violations; Attends outside seminars, conferences and training sessions to keep abreast of new developments in the field; Assumes command in the absence of the Fire Chief for departmental activities. When Engaged in Code Enforcement Activities: Reviews and passes on plans and specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with appropriate building and zoning laws, codes and ordinances; Issues all building permits, certificates of occupancy, special permits, variances and licenses; Inspects dwellings to determine compliance with code requirements or heating, ventilation, living space and sanitary facilities; ---PAGE BREAK--- Assistant Fire Chief II Page 2 I 3 Inspects dwelling to determine compliance with approved plans and specifications and all requirements of applicable codes, ordinances and laws; Inspects dwellings to determine compliance with the State Energy Code requirements such as insulation and lighting; Inspects dwellings to determine compliance with the City Electrical Code requirements as to methods and materials; Investigates complaints to determine if code or ordinance violations have occurred; Directs individuals to correct violations within a specified period of time; Issues applications and permits for zoning variances; Issues applications and permits for sign installation and alterations; Prepares and maintains a variety of written records and reports such as inspections performed, permits issued and investigations conducted; Schedules hearings and prepares information for the prosecution of code violations; Conducts housing surveys to assess present physical condition and the extent of deterioration; Explains various aspects of laws, codes and ordinances to property owners, building contractors and other interested parties. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of firefighting principles, practices, equipment and safety precautions; Thorough knowledge of the provisions of the applicable fire prevention codes and ordinances to be enforced; Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the various types of apparatus and equipment used by the fire department; Good knowledge of training practices, procedures and techniques; Good knowledge of the provisions of the state and city laws, codes and ordinances to be enforced; Good knowledge of the methods, materials and terminology of the building construction trade; Working knowledge of governmental budgetary procedures; Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; Ability to conduct inspections; Ability to plan, organize and implement policies; Ability to communicate effectively with others; Ability to secure the cooperation of others; Ability to prepare and maintain written records and reports; Ability to prepare oral and written reports; Sound professional judgment; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered two (2)-year college or university with an associate degree in Fire Protection Technology or a similar field AND three years of full time paid or its part time paid equivalent firefighting, fire prevention and code enforcement, six months of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND five years of full time paid experience or its part-time paid equivalent in firefighting, fire prevention and code enforcement, six months of which must have been in a ---PAGE BREAK--- Assistant Fire Chief II Page 3 I 3 supervisory capacity. NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Candidates must be eligible for an operator's license issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of the license at time of appointment. 2. Candidates are required to have a certification as a NYS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at time of appointment. Failure to maintain an EMT Certification after appointment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal. 3. Candidates are required to have a NYS Code Enforcement Certificate at time of appointment. Failure to maintain the NYS Code Enforcement Certification may result in disciplinary action or dismissal.