The Town of Putnam is seeking a Deputy Fire Marshal with a preferred certification by the Connecticut State Fire Marshal Certification per Connecticut General Statures 29-298. If not certified, certification will be required within 1 year of hire. This position will report to the Fire Marshal and will coordinate with the Town Administrator, Mayor and various Town Committees including the Board of Selectmen. Performs a variety of complex administrative, supervisory, technical, and professional work related to fire inspection, fire prevention, and the investigation of fires for origin and cause. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and implementing fire prevention and enforcement of the Connecticut Fire Safety Code to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property by fire. Applicant is preferred to reside within a 20-mile radius of the Putnam Municipal Complex to assist in timely arrivals of emergency calls.
This part-time position is a stipend position, based on an expected 95 hours per month including on-call hours of nights, weekends, and holiday. The expected compensation range is approximately $20,000 - $30,000 per year, with possible negotiation depending on experience and certification status. There is no health, dental, pension or other benefits with this position.
Full Job Posting, including requirements, and submittal details, can be found on the Town of Putnam’s website here: https://www.putnamct.us/departments/human-resources/job-postings

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