Supervising Fire Marshal
Supervising Fire Marshal
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Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
- The Riverside County Fire Department has an opportunity for a Supervising Fire Marshal in the Coachella Valley area. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the Office of the Fire Marshal. The Incumbent will coordinate fire inspection plan review activities with other departments and outside agencies and perform other related duties as assigned under the supervision of the Deputy Fire Marshal.Candidates with experience in fire plan review and fire inspectionsare encourage to apply. Those with supervision experience along with Fire Inspector I & II and Plans Examiner certifications are highly desired.Meet the Team!Who May ApplyThis recruitment is open to all applicants. Riverside County Fire Department employees and County of Riverside applicants may be considered first.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Supervise and coordinate fire prevention programs and activities of the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal division assigned; coordinate staffing permitting and scheduling of inspection programs and special events.Supervise daily activities of County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal employees including assigning prioritizing and monitoring work in area of assignment; conduct performance evaluations; recommend staffing and disciplinary actions; ensure appropriate training is available; counsel evaluate and meet with fire prevention personnel to identify and resolve issues/problems.Review fire protection building and development plans and specifications for conformance with applicable laws codes and regulations concerning fire protection and life safety; evaluate equipment for effectiveness and make recommendations for improved and/or alternative fire protection plans and devices; may conduct special inspections and investigations of new construction and existing structures as it relates to fire codes.Assist with developing and implementing the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal goals and objectives work plans priorities and policy and procedures within assigned section; assist in preparing and updating the Riverside County Master Fire Plan.May serve as the Citys representative of the County Fire Marshal and develop implement and supervise the localized fire prevention programs and local service operations while maintaining program consistency across jurisdictions.Serve as liaison for the plan review and fire inspection functions of the County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal with other department divisions government agencies partner jurisdictions and the public; assist the public and other employees with technical inquiries related to County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal operations; oversee and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries or complaints.Propose code amendments and participate in the code adoption process with stakeholders and partner agencies.Write technical guidelines bulletins and interpretations; oversee and implement the development of procedures and handbooks for fire inspections and plan review activities; prepare and maintain a variety of organizational reports and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs policies and procedures.Conduct quality control of County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal operations; prepare and maintain a variety of reports and information related to County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal operations and appeals process.Supervise fire safety inspections of commercial institutional and industrial occupancies.Pursue legal remedy for non-compliance with fire codes including issuance of pre-citation notices preparation of legal complaints and testifying in court.Provide support to a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings representing the Fire Department interests; maintain currency with applicable code regulations policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience performing advanced-level plan review and fire inspections related to application of fire and building code or equivalent education training and experience which demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: The principles of supervision performance evaluation progressive discipline motivation and organization; principles and practices of staff and organizational development; principles and practices of fire prevention inspection plan review and code enforcement; principles and methods of fire prevention education; burning characteristics associated with building construction and chemical hazards; applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations; State Fire Marshals regulations and prevailing practices in fire prevention; California Fire Code and California Building Code; mathematical concepts; effective communication and interpersonal skills; customer service principles.Ability to: Supervise lead direct and coordinate the work of technical and clerical personnel; monitor and evaluate employees; prepare clear concise and well-documented reports and correspondence; analyze interpret and apply applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations; recognize problems analyze data formulate alternatives and make or recommend appropriate decisions or resolutions; productively use personal computers and associated software; prepare and conduct presentations to diverse audiences; recognize fire and life safety code violations and hazards; interpret codes and regulations for the public; read and interpret plans and blueprints; establish and maintain effective and tactful working relationships with co-workers and the general public; provide quality customer service.
Drivers License: Must be able to obtain a valid California drivers license.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Chaunte Simmons at or .
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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