Fire Marshal

308955 Evergreen Fire Rescue • Evergreen, CO

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About The Position

The Fire Marshal provides leadership, coordination, and direction to Evergreen Fire/Rescue’s Risk Reduction Division. The role implements the division’s strategic initiatives through a comprehensive risk reduction program, establishing organizational, operational, and staffing objectives aligned with District budget resources. The Fire Marshal evaluates operations and strategies for excellence and alignment with industry standards and practices, and assumes appropriate incident command system roles when qualified and assigned.

The position oversees code compliance, fire prevention and inspection activities, wildfire prevention programs, division personnel and operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and interagency and community relations. Duties include reviewing construction and fire protection plans, conducting inspections and performance tests, coordinating with county agencies, responding to certain alarms and emergencies, managing code correction notices and follow-up inspections, and overseeing or participating in fire investigations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Fire Science Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience, including at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in fire inspection, code enforcement, and construction plan review related to fire and life safety.
• Fire Inspector II certification; must obtain within six months of hire.
• Fire or Building Plans Examiner certification; must obtain within six months of hire.
• State of Colorado Fire Inspector III – Plans Examiner; must obtain within one year of hire.
• ICS 100, 200, 300, and 400, and IS 700 and 800.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Current Colorado driver’s license, which must be maintained.
• Competencies in strategic communication, customer service, leadership, and teamwork, including the ability to communicate with leadership and external groups, support strategic decision-making, promote community interests, motivate staff, and foster collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Fire service experience is desired.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Public Affairs and Education functions is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science Technology or a related field.
• Ten years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the division complies with local, county, state, and federal licensing, code, and safety requirements, and maintain required certifications.
• Plan, assign, and direct division work, including building construction and fire alarm/suppression plan reviews, post-construction performance tests, commercial and educational building inspections, driveway plan reviews and site visits, ISO rating confirmations, public education, and contracted fire prevention services.
• Coordinate with County building plans, permits, and zoning processes.
• Manage District wildfire prevention programs and enforcement of the Wildland Urban Interface Code.
• Respond to commercial and school fire alarm activations and fire emergencies as required.
• Manage delivery of code violation correction notices and follow-up inspections.
• Oversee and participate in District fire investigations as requested.
• Develop team members through a triannual performance process; manage daily division activities and quality assurance.
• Plan, implement, and review short- and long-term goals and strategic plans; establish operational standards and develop administrative policies and recommendations.
• Evaluate and approve team recommendations, escalating matters to the Fire Chief as needed; consult the Fire Chief on policy and planning issues.
• Conduct studies, identify problems, recommend alternatives, implement solutions, and prepare special reports or assignments as directed.
• Prepare and manage the annual division budget, control expenditures through long-range planning and fiscal recommendations, track spending, enforce expenditure policies, and analyze staffing, commodities, contracts, and capital expenses annually.
• Attend conferences and seminars to stay current with developments in the field.
• Promote interagency coordination and cooperation among emergency services.
• Represent the District in interactions with the public, community groups, professional organizations, and public service agencies.
• Assume appropriate incident command system roles when qualified and assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100% for the employee and 80% for dependents.
• 401a pension with employee and employer contributions.
• 457 Plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

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