Deputy Fire Marshal (NON-SAFETY)

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Fire Marshal to fill one vacancy in the Fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. This position is posted continuously and will remain open for applications until the posting is closed, which may occur without prior notice at any time after October 29, 2026.

The Deputy Fire Marshal, under general direction, to manage, supervise, and coordinate the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) and plan checking programs along with various activities within the Fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department; to assist in managing other programs and activities of the Fire Prevention Division; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; to provide highly responsible administrative support to the Division Chief (Fire Marshal); and to perform related work as required.

• Manage, supervise and coordinate the programs and activities of the CUPA program and plan checking functions of the Fire Prevention Division; assist in the management of other programs and activities of the Fire Prevention Division as assigned.
• Assist the Fire Marshal in the development and review of the Fire Prevention Division work plan; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work flow for assigned functions; review and calculate work products, methods, and procedures and review/report statistical inspection information.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Conduct a variety of organizational studies, and operational studies; make recommendations and/or modifications to fire prevention and inspection programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Assist the Fire Marshal with conducting annual evaluations of subordinate staff members.  
• Serve as a liaison to the Fire Marshal for the plan check and fire inspection function of the Fire Prevention Division with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
• Provide responsible administrative support to the Fire Marshal in charge of Fire Prevention; assist the Fire Marshal with reviewing Environmental Impact Reports for new development, prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence with businesses that may be out of compliance. 
• Participate with the Fire Marshal to train, motivate, and evaluate plan check and fire inspection personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; recommend and implement discipline procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Fire Prevention Division annual CUPA budget; recommend additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, training and supplies.
• Oversee fire safety inspections of commercial and industrial occupants. 
• Provide support to a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire prevention and inspection. 
• Work with the Fire Marshal when responding to citizen inquiries and when resolving difficult and/or sensitive complaints.
• Serve as acting Fire Marshal as needed.
• Provides comprehensive, coordinated analysis of hazardous materials issues including the needs and priorities of all the various organizations involved in hazardous material management activities.

• Principles and practices of organization and management as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of fire prevention.
• Principles and practices of fire inspection and code enforcement.
• Principles and methods of fire prevention education.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. 
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations pertaining to hazardous materials.

• Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff. 
• Provide professional leadership and direction to fire prevention and safety personnel. 
• Develop, enforce, and interpret City Fire Codes.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, and practices for fire prevention programs and services.
• Prepare CUPA budgets and financial fee reports.

The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. 

An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant classification. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.  You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions.  Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.  

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. 

NOTE:  The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.   Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. 

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members – NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
    

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.