Employment Opportunity
Job Title/Department:
PDS-FIRE INVESTIGATOR- Eligibility List
Salary:
$4,532.72 to $5,511.77 PER MONTH PLUS BENEFITS

Opening Date: Closing Date:
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Type of Opening:
Regular
Working Hours:
40 hours per week

Application Requirements:

Please submit a Snohomish County Application, supplemental questionnaire, and a resume. Resume should detail your education and experience relating to the minimum qualifications, knowledge and abilities described in the job description.


Where to Apply:
Completed materials must be received by 5:00 P.M. on date of closing. You may send materials by FAX to 425-388-3670, Attn: Vel Smith, by email to vel.smith@co.snohomish.wa.us or by US mail to: Snohomish County PDS, M/S 604, Attn: Vel Smith, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201-4046

M/S 604, Attn: Vel Smith
3000 Rockefeller Ave
Everett, WA 98201-4046
Fax: 425-388-3670


Essential Job Duties:
The Department of Planning & Development Services (PDS) is seeking experienced and qualified candidates for the position of County Fire Investigator. The position:

· Responds to fire scenes and conducts on-site investigations of incendiary (arson) and accidental fires to determine the origin and cause using sound fire investigation principles and NFPA 921 Guidelines.

· Conducts criminal follow-up investigations, interviews witnesses, firefighters and suspects, takes photographs, collects evidence, develops scene sketches and diagrams, conduct background checks; may be required to conduct surveillance and arrest suspects; provides backup to law enforcement officers as requested; serves and executes search warrants.

· Prepares comprehensive detailed reports for owners, fire departments, other agencies and the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office; provides expert testimony for both criminal and civil court cases.

· Establishes and maintains confidential files and databases.

· Provides fire prevention counseling/education to families of children involved in playing with fire; evaluates juveniles identified as being involved with fires; provides assistance as requested in delivering educational programs.

· Conducts inspections of special events, retail fireworks stands and fireworks displays.

· Trains fire department personnel in fire investigation techniques.

· Provides backup to the Fire Marshal, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Four (4) years EXPERIENCE in fire service investigations; OR, Four (4) years EXPERIENCE in law enforcement which includes two (2) years of fire investigation work; AND, course work in the areas of fire and arson investigation; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests. A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment.


Special Qualifications:
· Candidates will be required to obtain or have a current nationally recognized Fire Investigator certification within 18 months of employment.

· Candidates may be required to qualify for a special deputy sheriff’s commission within One (1) year of employment.

· Candidates must successfully pass a complete background investigation, criminal records check, fingerprinting, psychological evaluation and a polygraph examination.

· Commissioned employees may be required to be armed at all times while on duty and will carry official identification when armed. Commissioned employees will need to qualify with firearms on a regular basis.