Fire Marshal

Geneva, City of•Geneva, IL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Geneva is seeking a highly motivated and experienced fire service professional to serve as Fire Marshal – Assessment, Planning and Prevention within the Geneva Fire Department. The Fire Marshal is a key leadership position responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the Fire Prevention Division. This position reports to the Fire Chief and provides oversight of fire prevention programs, code enforcement, inspections, plan review, fire investigations, public education, and life safety initiatives designed to protect the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of Geneva. The successful candidate will join a progressive, accredited combination fire department committed to innovation, professional development, firefighter safety, and exceptional service delivery.

Requirements

Knowledge of fire service operations, fire prevention, and code enforcement principles.
Four years of experience in progressively responsible fire prevention, inspection, investigation, or related fire service duties.
Ability to interpret and enforce applicable fire and building codes.
Illinois driver’s license.
Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certifications including: Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter (BOF), Basic Fire Prevention Officer I, Fire Investigator, Hazardous Materials Operations, Technical Rescue Awareness.
NIMS certifications: ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, IS 800.
International Code Council (ICC) certifications are required within six (6) months of employment: International Fire Code (IFC), International Existing Building Code (IBEC), International Building Code.

Nice To Haves

OSFM Fire Officer I / Company Fire Officer certification
OSFM Advanced Fire Prevention Officer certification
Knowledge of ESO record management system
Additional fire prevention, leadership, or emergency management experience

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Fire Prevention Division, including personnel, programs, and daily operations.
Oversee fire inspections, new construction inspections, plan reviews, and fire code enforcement activities.
Interpret and apply adopted fire, building, and life safety codes while working collaboratively with developers, contractors, businesses, and community partners.
Coordinate with City departments, elected officials, legal representatives, and outside agencies regarding fire prevention and life safety matters.
Manage the department’s inspection, pre-plan, and records management system.
Develop and maintain fire prevention policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
Oversee public education programs and community risk reduction initiatives.
Conduct or supervise fire investigations involving significant loss, injury, or suspicious circumstances.
Support emergency operations by responding to major incidents and providing technical expertise related to fire suppression and rescue operations.
Assist in evaluating community risk, operational needs, and long-term planning initiatives.
Must be able to respond to after-hours emergency situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.