Fire Marshal

City of Encinitas•Encinitas, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Encinitas Fire Department is seeking an innovative Fire Marshal to lead the Fire Prevention Division. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing comprehensive fire prevention, fire investigations and life-safety programs; supervising staff; conducting complex inspections and plan reviews; coordinating with City departments and partner agencies; and representing the Department in public forums. The Fire Marshal plays a vital role in advancing community safety and supporting the Department’s commitment to excellence and service. The Encinitas Fire & Marine Safety Department serves a 20-square-mile area and maintains an ISO Class 2 rating. Guided by its mission to provide the highest level of service, the Department upholds its core values of Compassion, Courage, Commitment, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence. Pending Final City Council approval, this position will be designated as eligible for Safety retirement benefits through CalPERS.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience with a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory capacity in the fire service, including fire prevention, inspection and investigation duties, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Valid Class C California Driver’s License.
Penal Code 832 Certification.
State Fire Marshal Fire Inspector II or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Fire Technology, Fire Administration or related field is highly desirable.
CA CSFM Plans Examiner, Fire Investigation certifications, Fire Management 1, Fire Marshal Certificate, Hazardous Materials Awareness or higher.

Responsibilities

Supervises employees to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
Oversees and conducts specialized and complex plan checks for compliance with State and Local fire and life safety codes.
Oversees and conducts specialized and complex field inspections of new and existing buildings for compliance with State and Local fire and life safety codes; conducts field inspections of open spaces and fuel modification zones.
Functions as a peace officer to enforce Local, State, and Federal laws; issues written warnings, notices of violations, letters of intent to cite, and citations; exercises the power of arrest when conditions are warranted; works with police agencies and other code enforcement personnel in enforcing laws, codes, and regulations.
Coordinates fire prevention services with other City departments and outside agencies, organizations, and the general public; meets with citizen groups, organizations, contractors, architects, engineers, and developers regarding fire protection systems, access requirements, building requirements, and other fire prevention life safety issues.
Represents the Department at City planning commission meetings, Council meetings, and City workshops.
Provides complex administrative assistance to the Fire Chief.
Assists in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Fire Prevention Bureau; identifies resource needs; develops and implements policies and procedures for reviewing plans, conducting inspections, code enforcement, and fire investigations.
Participates in the development and administration of the Bureau budget; recommends needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures; recommends budget adjustments.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.