Deputy Fire Marshal

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. 

• 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; and 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• An Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in fire engineering, fire protection, fire science, or a closely related field.  For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. 

Experience: 

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in fire and building code enforcement, fire prevention, inspection, investigation, and public contact.
• Municipal government is highly desirable.

• 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
• 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)
    

Special Requirements: 

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: 

• 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.;
• Exposure to fire, heat, smoke, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
• 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.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online.  Applicants must list current and past work experience.  Do not indicate “See Resume”. 

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.

Failure to provide all required documents may result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note that the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

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.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at [email protected] or Sophia Diaz at [email protected]