Assistant Fire Marshal

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The City of Bellevue is hiring an Assistant Fire Marshal.

This position serves as the technical assistant to the fire marshal interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the international fire building and municipal codes of the city. Performs a variety of administrative technical and supervisory work related to fire inspection and prevention.

• Schedules supervises and conducts inspections of existing structures construction and remodel sites for compliance with fire codes.
• Resolves compliance problems with owners within scope of knowledge and authority.
• Schedules and supervises and conducts the inspection of hydrants sprinkling systems and elements of a fire prevention or protection system.
• Reviews and approves construction plans for code compliance.
• Coordinates with building officials for fire related code and plan reviews and approval of occupancy permits and business licenses.
• Calculates water fire flows for building requirements.
• Responds to and investigates all major fires and all suspicious or undetermined causes of fire; supervises arson team.
• Provides public education in fire prevention including giving talks demonstrations and presentations before community groups schools and other organizations or institutions.
• Responds to complaints regarding fire code violations and fire hazards.
• Issues warnings and citations for fire code violations.
• Issues burn permits.
• Maintains data and records regarding fire inspection or prevention activities; prepares a variety of reports regarding fire inspection or prevention as required.
• Recommends and develops proposed fire prevention policies procedures and codes.
• Serves as acting fire marshal in the absence of the fire marshal.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the general supervision of the fire marshal.
• Supervises fire plan reviewer and fire prevention specialists as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of:
  • Current fire prevention principles procedures techniques and equipment.
  • Building electrical mechanical and fire codes.
  • Inspection techniques.
  • Fire suppression techniques and equipment.
  • First aid.
  • Fire fighting tactics oil fire control and hydraulics.
• Ability to:
  • Effectively apply standard fire prevention techniques.
  • Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
  • Follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Establish effective working relationships with employees other agencies and the general public.
  • Meet special requirements.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in fire protection engineering/technology or a related field is desired.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in fire prevention code enforcement and/or investigation as well as supervisory experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Washington Professional Engineers License in Fire Protection Engineering is desired.

Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may routinely require the employee to climb balance bend stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions in wet and/or humid conditions in high precarious places or near fumes airborne particles and/or toxic or caustic chemicals.

Flexible/Hybrid Working:

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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