Assistant Fire Marshal

City of Bellevue•Bellevue, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bellevue Fire is seeking an Assistant Fire Marshal to serve as the fire marshal’s technical assistant. The position interprets and enforces the City’s international fire, building, and municipal codes and performs administrative, technical, and supervisory work related to fire prevention. Duties may support Development Services, including plan reviews and construction inspections, or Fire Department functions, including maintenance inspections, operational permitting, and fire investigations. The Assistant Fire Marshal works under the general supervision of the fire marshal and may supervise fire plan reviewers and fire prevention officers as assigned. A hybrid work schedule may be available after an initial office orientation period. Remote work depends on departmental operational needs, and full-time remote work is not available. Employees must reside in Washington State within reasonable commuting distance of Bellevue City Hall.

Requirements

Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in fire prevention, code enforcement, and/or investigation, as well as supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Knowledge of current fire-prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Knowledge of building, electrical, mechanical, and fire codes.
Knowledge of inspection techniques.
Knowledge of fire-suppression techniques and equipment.
Knowledge of first aid.
Knowledge of firefighting tactics and hydraulics.
Ability to effectively apply standard fire-prevention techniques.
Ability to make difficult decisions independently and within the scope of authority.
Ability to plan, schedule, organize, and delegate work effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
Ability to meet special requirements.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in fire protection engineering/technology or a related field.
Washington Professional Engineer’s License in Fire Protection Engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage, organize, and prioritize staff work activities, schedules, and assignments, and provide support and review as needed.
Guide, review, and approve assigned projects.
Provide employees with oral and written performance feedback.
Provide leadership in citizen relations, technical support, safety, and problem solving, and identify priorities and goals for prevention staff.
Respond to inquiries about code interpretation, violations or hazards, requests for information, and conciliation.
Advise the division director on staffing needs and recommend staffing or budget changes or additions.
Supervise inspections of existing structures and construction or remodel sites for fire code compliance, and issue stop-work orders when appropriate.
Resolve compliance problems with owners within the scope of knowledge and authority.
Supervise the review and approval of construction plans for code compliance.
Coordinate fire-related code and plan reviews and occupancy permit approvals with building officials.
Respond to and investigate significant fires as needed, providing guidance and supervision.
Provide public fire-prevention education through talks, demonstrations, and presentations.
Maintain inspection, review, and investigation data and records; prepare reports and track progress.
Recommend and develop proposed fire-prevention policies, procedures, and codes.
Serve as acting fire marshal in the fire marshal’s absence.