Deputy Fire Marshal Jobs

The Bothell Fire Department is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative professional with sound judgment and decision-making skills, who can communicate complex and technical information in a clear and concise matter to be our next Deputy Fire Marshal.
What will this person do?

• Respond to complaints of fire code violations and fire hazards. Investigates, documents and resolves compliance problems with owners within scope of knowledge and authority.
• Interprets and applies current/relevant fire code, municipal code and other standards.
• Inspects existing structures, new-construction and remodel sites for compliance with fire codes.
• Schedules, supervises and conducts the inspection of hydrants, sprinkling systems, fire alarm systems and other elements of a fire protection systems.
• Responsible for inspecting occupancies that require operational permits.

What does this person need to be successful?

• Current fire prevention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Be able to meet the requirements as a firefighter and maintain firefighter training at a level acceptable by Training Division and Fire Marshal.
• Strong administrative skill and abilities including proficient at Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Office 365 interface. Able to learn and integrate additional software as needed.
• Able to communicate and write professionally; and convey complex code information to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Time management skills.

To read more about the Community Risk Reduction Division of the Fire Department, go here.
To read more about the Fire Department go here.
To read a full job description go here.
To read the current IAFF contract go here.
We are committed to being an equitable and inclusive workplace and community.
The City of Bothell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger. We reject racism and discrimination. What this means is candidates will not face prejudice, marginalization, or bias in this recruitment process. We will not hire based on gender, race, or ethnicity.
Why Bothell?
Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”. We value work-life balance. With an average work week of 40 hours worked between Monday and Friday, you will be able to enjoy weekends. We offer ample time off including paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension membership and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction and remote work benefits may be available.