Deputy Fire Marshal

City of Redlands • Redlands, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under direction, performs advanced technical work in areas of fire protection, prevention, and education programs; conducts plan review of industrial, commercial, residential, fire protection systems, and special hazards occupancies; conducts fire inspections of highly technical and hazardous occupancies in new construction; enforces building, fire and municipal codes and nationally recognized standards; meets and confers with developers at conceptual stages of new projects. May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower-level staff.

Requirements

• An Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in fire engineering, fire protection, fire science, or a closely related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in fire and building code enforcement, fire prevention, inspection, investigation, and public contact.
• Possess and maintain a valid State of California driver's license.
• Possession of P.C. 832 certification (CA Penal Code) within 6 months of appointment.
• Certification as a Fire Inspector I from the International Code Council (ICC) within 6 months of appointment.
• Successful completion of the following California State Fire Marshal coursework: Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D; Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D within 9 months of appointment; Plans Examiner 1A, 1B, and 1C within 9 months of appointment; and Hazardous Materials Awareness.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, and lift 100 lbs.
• Availability for an emergency call.
• Ability to work the hours necessary to accomplish the assigned duties, including after normal work hours; attend evening meetings; travel locally and out of town to attend meetings or conferences of one day or more during work and non-work hours.
• Must be willing to wear the required uniform.
• Work on call and respond to emergencies.
• Must be able to work under adverse conditions, such as those inherent in emergency fire fighting situations.
• Must be willing and able to return to work during significant emergencies or events to assist in incident management.
• Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
• The following documents are required for this position: 1. Unofficial transcripts of an Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in fire engineering, fire protection, fire science, or a closely related field. 2. Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D 3. Hazardous Materials Awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Municipal government is highly desirable.
• Certification as a Fire Inspector II from the California State Fire Marshal.
• Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner from the California State Fire Marshal.
• Certification as a Fire Plans Examiner from the International Code Council (ICC).

Responsibilities

• Performs plan review of construction documents and specifications for adherence to life and fire safety laws, codes and standards.
• Consults with developers, Engineers, architects, contractors and other departments and agencies regarding fire department and fire protection requirements.
• Inspects buildings and other structures for compliance with fire laws, ordinances, regulations and standards concerning the design, construction and installation of construction systems including but not limited to construction, fire protection systems, fuel modification plans, and specialized systems.
• Investigates fire hazard complaints.
• Prepares reports and notices of deficiencies to homeowners, businesses, contractors and trade professionals.
• Evaluates structures for compliance with fire safety standards in the operation and maintenance of existing businesses and in the storage and handling of hazardous materials, high piled combustible storage, etc.
• Conducts public education programs related to fire prevention and life and fire safety.
• Conducts and participates in special event inspections.
• Assists with the development of policies, guidelines and standards for the Community Risk Reduction Division.
• Assist in coordinating hazard abatement programs including vegetation management and code enforcement actions.
• Performing inspections and issuing appropriate notices and cooperating with other departments and agencies on resolution.
• As directed, responds to fire scenes to assist in the investigation of the origin and cause of fires and fire protection system effectiveness.
• Maintains records and prepares departmental reports.
• Attends and represents the fire department at meetings, seminars, and trainings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (including a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening, depending on job classification).
• The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree