Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Johnston, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FD_24_FM_062024
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 06/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description The Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District is looking for an enthusiastic Fire Marshal to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our community.
As Fire Marshal, you will be at the forefront of our fire prevention efforts, conducting inspections, reviewing building plans, and educating the public on fire safety. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to make a real difference, work with a dedicated team of professionals, and help create a safer environment for everyone.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our mission to protect and serve. Join us and be part of a team that values expertise, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in fire safety. Apply today and ignite your career with the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire District!
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Examples of Duties and Responsibilities Among the duties assigned to this position:
- Engages with community members to promote fire prevention practices and encourage a culture of fire safety.
- Responsible for all plan review, and supervising and certifying required alarm tests, sprinkler system tests, fixed system tests, fire pump acceptance tests, and related activities.
- Works as the Fire District's representative to the City of Johnston's Community Development Department, and the City of Grimes Development Services Department on new development within the Fire District's jurisdiction.
- Collaborates with applicable stakeholders on the development and implementation of local fire prevention ordinances, standards, and policies.
- Coordinates the Fire District's plan review and inspection processes with internal and external collaborative agencies.
- Interprets and enforces local, state, and federal safety codes, laws, and regulations to ensure compliance during inspections.
- Educates property owners, developers, and stakeholders on the importance of complying with fire safety standards.
- Recommends and oversees corrective actions to mitigate identified hazards and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
Qualifications (Please see the for a full list of qualifications.)
- Minimum 2 years of fire plan review or code enforcement experience with the ability to become a NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner (NFPA Certified Fire Plan Examiner is preferred.)
- AA/AS in Fire Science, Fire Engineering, or related field (Bachelor's degree is preferred); any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to meet the requirements of the position.
- Education, experience and certification emphasis should be on fire and life safety code application and enforcement, plan review skills, and evaluation of fire protection and detection systems.
- Must possess a comprehensive understanding of relevant Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to fire prevention and protection, along with a strong familiarity with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards concerning fire protection, fire prevention, and life safety.
The City of Johnston is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
Detailed information, including coverage and contribution amounts, is available on the City's Employee Benefit Console at The class code log on is CityofJohnston (all one word and case specific).
Employee Benefit Offerings MEDICAL The City offers two medical plan options for employees to choose from:
Option 1: Traditional Wellmark PPO Plan Premium Contributions vary by employee group
- see EBC for additional information
$500 single/$1000 family deductible
$1500 single/$3000 family Out of Pocket Maximum
$25 Primary Care Office Visit Copay
$35 Specialist Office Visit Copay
$200 Emergency Room Copay (followed by deductible and coinsurance)
Prescription Drug Copays
Tier 1 - $10
Tier 2 - $35
Tier 3 - $50
Biosimilars - $75
Specialty - $100
Option 2: High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account The City also makes a monthly contribution to eligible employees participating in a Health Savings Account with the city's banking partner.
Employee Only - $100
Employee + Spouse - $130
Employee + Children - $130
Family - $175
$2500 Single / $5000 Family deductible
$2500 Single / $5000 Family Out of Pocket maximum
DENTAL Delta Dental of Iowa PPO - Checkups Plus
Annual Deductible - $15 employee only, $45 family
Preventive Care - 100%, deductible waived
Basic Coverage - 90/10 after deductible
Major Coverage - 50/50 after deductible
Annual Maximum - $1500
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Including Tax Choice City pays 100% of the monthly premium for these coverages.
Tax Choice - choose annually to pay tax on the premium to receive tax free benefit payment.
Life and AD&D Insurance City pays 100% of the monthly premium
1x salary coverage
- Voluntary coverage is available with maximum of 5x salary or $300,000 in $10,000 increments. Guarantee issue of $100,000
- Spousal coverage is also available in $5000 increments to a $100,000 max (not to exceed employee's coverage) Guarantee issue of $10,000
- Child(ren) coverage is available in $2500 increments to a max of $10,000
IPERS/457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Voya RIC Vision Voluntary coverage - Delta Vision EyeMed
EAP Employer paid through Employee & Family Resources Employee Assistance Program. Offers online, in-person, or telephone consultations with experienced counselors on a variety of topics.
Symetra Accident & Critical Ilness Voluntary coverage
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