Fire Marshal Jobs

One vacancy currently exists within the Chico Fire Department.
The ideal candidate will be able to effectively manage and lead the Fire Prevention Bureau. This includes: overseeing day-to-day operations and staffing; exercising good judgment and develop and sustain effective working relations; creating a team identity and leveraging team dynamics to enable constructive and productive work groups. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to assume individual initiative to set work priorities based on assignments while maintaining good employee morale and motivation and to oversee the Bureau's budget.
Salary placement upon hire: Employees may expect to be placed on the salary range between steps A - F; however, additional steps may be considered based on prior education and experience. Pay rate increased of 5% slated for July 2023.
Union: This position is covered by the Chico Fire Management Employees (CFME) labor group.

DEFINITION
Under general direction, implements a comprehensive fire prevention and life safety program; participates in firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, and hazardous materials response as required; provides responsible and highly technical staff assistance; and does related work as assigned. The Fire Chief delegates the City of Chico’s Fire Marshal to fulfill the requirements as outlined in NFPA 1037 (Standard on Fire Marshal Professional Qualifications).
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Fire Chief or their designee. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of an assigned division within the Fire Department, including development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the Fire Chief, or designee, in a variety of Fire service, inspection, administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of California fire and building codes, public policy, City functions and activities, including the role of the City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing divisional planning and operational goals and objectives, and for furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Authorizing operational permits, as needed and required by the California Fire Code; *
• Development and management of assigned budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend fiscal adjustments as necessary; research, develop, and prepare grants; *
• Represent the Department when interacting with other agencies, City departments, community members, government officials, business groups, community representatives, and professional associations; *
• Supervising the department’s public safety education and community outreach program.*
• Ensuring fire prevention codes and ordinances are adhered to for new construction, existing commercial facilities/buildings and other occupancies as identified to correct any hazardous conditions;*
• Managing emergency management activities to include developing applicable disaster and large-scale plans, managing Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and other related activities as assigned;*
• Subject to emergency recall during off-duty hours to assist and support the incident commander during large-scale emergencies or disaster operations; *
• Prepare and review reports, proposals, memoranda, studies, and other related documentation concerning department operations, programs, and activities; receive and assess a variety of documents, reports, and statistical information; *
• Conferring with developers, architects, contractors and other City officials regarding fire safety and prevention needs; *
• Participate in strategic and long-range planning to include identifying goals and establishing priorities; monitoring and evaluating overall performance and progress of strategic objectives and goals; adjusting priorities to accommodate changes in resources, legal and regulatory environment, and Department or City needs; *
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  Oversee the Community Risk Reduction program that includes:
  • Overseeing the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bureau;
    • Researching and recommending new or revising existing fire safety and prevention standard operating guidelines, department policies, regulations, and/or ordinances; *
    • Performing technical plan checks involving residential, commercial, and industrial projects as well as new development plans; *
    • Conferring with developers, architects, contractors and other City officials regarding fire safety and prevention needs; *
    • Authorizing operational permits, as needed and required by the California Fire Code; *
    • Ensuring fire prevention codes and ordinances are adhered to for new construction, existing commercial facilities/buildings and other occupancies as identified to correct any hazardous conditions;*
  • Overseeing the Fire Investigation Team (F.I.T.) program by coordinating with and assisting the F.I.T. Coordinator with compiling evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting in the prosecution of persons charged with violating fire prevention laws and fire-related criminal matters; *
  • Managing emergency management activities to include developing applicable disaster and large-scale plans, managing Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and other related activities as assigned;*
  • Supervising the department’s public safety education and community outreach program.*
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor, employment laws and memoranda of understanding; *
• Select, train, evaluate, coach and mentor assigned personnel; instructing personnel in the proper performance of their duties, ensuring compliance with rules, regulations, city and department policies and procedures, and appropriate and safe operation and use of equipment, apparatus, vehicles, and protective gear; *
• Overseeing the Fire Investigation Team (F.I.T.) program by coordinating with and assisting the F.I.T. Coordinator with compiling evidence, interviewing witnesses, and assisting in the prosecution of persons charged with violating fire prevention laws and fire-related criminal matters; *
• Researching and recommending new or revising existing fire safety and prevention standard operating guidelines, department policies, regulations, and/or ordinances; *
• Overseeing the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bureau;
  • Researching and recommending new or revising existing fire safety and prevention standard operating guidelines, department policies, regulations, and/or ordinances; *
  • Performing technical plan checks involving residential, commercial, and industrial projects as well as new development plans; *
  • Conferring with developers, architects, contractors and other City officials regarding fire safety and prevention needs; *
  • Authorizing operational permits, as needed and required by the California Fire Code; *
  • Ensuring fire prevention codes and ordinances are adhered to for new construction, existing commercial facilities/buildings and other occupancies as identified to correct any hazardous conditions;*
• Participate in professional organizations and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire protection/detection, fire code, building construction practices, emergency management, hazardous materials management, personnel management and leadership; *
• Performing technical plan checks involving residential, commercial, and industrial projects as well as new development plans; *
• Serve as the Fire Prevention Bureau Supervisor that includes, but is not limited to:
  • Select, train, evaluate, coach and mentor assigned personnel; instructing personnel in the proper performance of their duties, ensuring compliance with rules, regulations, city and department policies and procedures, and appropriate and safe operation and use of equipment, apparatus, vehicles, and protective gear; *
  • Ensure compliance with applicable labor, employment laws and memoranda of understanding; *
  • Development and management of assigned budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend fiscal adjustments as necessary; research, develop, and prepare grants; *
  • Prepare and review reports, proposals, memoranda, studies, and other related documentation concerning department operations, programs, and activities; receive and assess a variety of documents, reports, and statistical information; *
  • Participate in strategic and long-range planning to include identifying goals and establishing priorities; monitoring and evaluating overall performance and progress of strategic objectives and goals; adjusting priorities to accommodate changes in resources, legal and regulatory environment, and Department or City needs; *
  • Represent the Department when interacting with other agencies, City departments, community members, government officials, business groups, community representatives, and professional associations; *
  • Respond to public or media requests for information regarding fire prevention, emergency management, and educational programs; investigate citizen complaints and ensure appropriate action(s) is taken *
  • Participate in professional organizations and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of fire protection/detection, fire code, building construction practices, emergency management, hazardous materials management, personnel management and leadership; *
• May be required to testify in court;
• Respond to public or media requests for information regarding fire prevention, emergency management, and educational programs; investigate citizen complaints and ensure appropriate action(s) is taken *

Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes pertaining to fire suppression and prevention;
• Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, fire investigation and fire prevention;
• Principles of combustion and hydraulics;
• Principles and practices of supervision, budget management, and performance evaluation.
• Developing disaster and large-scale plans, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and other emergency management activities as assigned;
• Geography, types of building construction, water supply, and major fire or life safety hazards within the City of Chico;

• Exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information;
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with subordinates, other city employees, and the general public;
• Supervise and coordinate subordinates in an efficient and effective manner;
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs;
• Maintain the confidentiality of information encountered in the course of work;
• Mentor and develop staff; develop, initiate and complete a variety of operational studies and projects;
• Create a team identity and leverage team dynamics to enable a constructive and productive work group;
• Implement effective fire safety and prevention measures;
• Work extended hours to meet operational needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Conduct fact-finding investigations and enforce fire safety regulations firmly and equitably;

• Valid Class C California Driver License with Firefighter Endorsement (Valid Class A or B with Firefighter Endorsement is Optional)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Heart Defibrillator (AED) certification

• Five years of full-time paid firefighting experience comparable to the City of Chico’s Firefighter classification.
• Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• CFSTES Firefighter I certification
• CFSTES Fire Marshal certification
• CFSTES Chief Fire Officer certificate or the equivalent (e.g., Chief Fire Chief [CFO] or Executive Fire Officer [EFO) designations)
• CFSTES Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operational and Decontamination certification
• A Bachelor’s Degree in fire management, education, or a related field.

The City of Chico is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitudes, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a PASSION for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.
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Degree, Licenses, Certifications and/or Equivalencies: Candidates must include copies of items listed as a minimum qualification; failure to provide required certificates by the close of the recruitment will result in candidate disqualification. If this position requires a typing certificate: typing certificates must have been issued within one year and the net speed must match the minimum requirement listed in the job description. For standardization, net speed will be calculated by subtracting the number of errors from the gross WPM. Internet generated typing certifications are not accepted. Equivalency for experience and/or education listed within a job description may be established pursuant to the City-wide Classification Plan and through coordination with Human Resources. Candidates seeking an equivalency must contact Human Resources, at (530) 879-7900, for instructions on submitting an equivalency request. Being minimally qualified for a position does not guarantee a candidate progression through the full recruitment process.
Travel and Recruitment Related Expenses: The City of Chico does not reimburse applicants for any travel or expenses in connection with applying for employment, unless authorized by the City Manager.
Pre-Employment Processing: Applicants may be required to pass fingerprinting and a medical examination as a condition of employment or promotion. Medical exams may include a fitness exam, psychological exam, and a drug and alcohol screening, depending on the position. E-verify is used to determine candidate eligibility to work in the United States.
The City of Chico is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Chico will consider individuals with disabilities based on their qualifications to perform the essential functions of the position for which they are applying and will provide reasonable accommodation in the application and/or testing process. If you require accommodation in the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Office within seven (7) days of the need for accommodation, so appropriate alternative arrangements can be made.
If you have any questions, or need additional assistance regarding City of Chico employment opportunities, please contact the Human Resources Department at (530) 879-7900 or [email protected].

The City of Chico offers a wide range of employee benefits. Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units. For a summary of benefits, please visit the City of Chico website at: https://chico.ca.us/post/employee-benefits